Kõrgessaare orchids' study trail (100 m)

The self-guided study trail offers a chance to learn about local orchids in a short time. Accessible also for tourists travelling by tour buses. The educational flower bed is primarily intended for learning about different species of the orchid family, but it also provides opportunities for outdoor study for schoolchildren and biology enthusiasts.
In the middle of Kõrgessaare small town, next to the parking area.
The boardwalk trail takes 15 minutes to complete.
Phone+372 676 7111
E-mail info.ristna@rmk.ee
Type of objectStudy trail
Parking facilitiesParking for several tour buses and cars
AmenitiesLarge information board, 5 smaller information boards with colour illustrations
SightsThe Kõrgessaare orchids’ study trail is a piece of calcareous grassland in the middle of the small town of Kõrgessaare. Ten species of Orchidaceae grow naturally on flower beds.
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
LocationKõrgesssaare village, Hiiumaa municipality
Object no 15 on recreation area map
Driving directionsThe trail is situated in the middle of the small town of Kõrgessaare, between the crossing of the Kõpu road and Käina road and the parking area. 
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 58.975393
longitude: 22.492544
L-EST 97 x: 6538347.2 y: 413290.9