Saare study trail (1 km)
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
The most striking feature in Silma Nature Reserve is the reed beds. The Sutlepa Sea is a relict lake separated from the sea as a result of post-glacial rebound and its shores are hemmed with wide expanses of reeds. Here you can listen to the song of great reed warbler, the incessant reeling of Savi’s warbler, and the call of the Eurasian bittern, which resembles the sound of blowing in a bottle.
| Phone | +372 506 2004 |
| info.nova@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 1 tour bus or 5 cars, max 1 caravan |
| Amenities | The trail is marked with wooden signs, there’s an information board and an observation deck at the start of the trail. The further observation site is 380 m from the parking area.
The trail also features an 7,5 m high observation tower at the edge of the reeds.
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| Hiking options |
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| Sights | Lyckholm Manor and museum, coastal meadows, relict lakes |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions | Recreational fishing in Silma Nature Reserve is prohibited from 1 March
to 30 June. Motorised water traffic is prohibited. Cycling outside
designated roads and paths and motorised vehicle traffic and parking
outside designated roads and parking areas is prohibited in the nature
reserve. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places
only.
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Location | Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County |
| Driving directions | Drive on Keila–Haapsalu road, turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km, turn left towards Pürksi at the Aulepa junction. Before Pürksi village turn left (follow the sign to Lyckholm museum) and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area and the lake, and this is where the study trail starts. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.032857 longitude: 23.565549 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6543856 y: 475055 |
