Koigi study trail (5,7 km)
Saaremaa, Koigi Landscape Protection Area
The trail runs in the largest bog of Saaremaa, where different development stages of the mire can be observed. A popular legend goes that in the bog lake of Koigi a treasure was once buried, and it is guarded by spirits who occasionally reveal themselves to people.
| Phone |
+372 454 6880 |
| info.vilsandi@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking area |
| Amenities | 3 information boards, 3 benches, trail covered in wood chips and a boardwalk leading around the Lake Pitkjärv (also know as Lake Pikkjärv), 3 bridges, 3 observation platforms and 9 m high observation tower, dry toilet in the parking lot. |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | The only bog in Saaremaa with wonderful pools and hollows |
| 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 | Up to 6 people allowed in the observation tower! The trail is located in Koigi Landscape Protection Area. Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee). |
| Location | Koigi village, Saaremaa municipality Object no 2 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | When coming from the mainland, drive along the Väinatamm causeway towards Kuressaare up to the Orissaare–Laimjala road junction. Turn towards Laimjala and drive 4 km up to the the sign “Koigi matkarada 3 km”. Follow the sign to the gravel road in Koigi village. Drive through the village and follow the sign past the fields to a forest road. You will get to a gravel parking area. There is the start of the hiking trail. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.486193 longitude: 22.989675 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6483330 y: 441074 |
