Lake Saare study trail (3.5 km)
Jõgeva County, Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area
Due to the bad road conditions in spring (the road is sometimes impassable), please leave the car by the Jõgeva-Palamuse-Saare road.
You can start the 3.5 km trail, which introduces different forest communities, at the parking area at the start of the trail, or at Sihi or Papi campfire sites. The trail runs along forest surface paths, forest rides, boardwalk and footpaths across a varied terrain. The trail passes the Manteuffel family’s burial and an environmental monitoring station. It offers an interesting and educational walk for visitors of all ages.
| Phone | +372 676 7030 |
| info.elistvere@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking area for 10 cars |
| Amenities | 2 large information boards, 13 interest points with information boards, hiking trail signs, boardwalks, 12 m long bridge. |
| Camping facilities |
Tents can be set up and outdoor fireplaces available at Sihi campfire sites, Papi campfire sites |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Campfire site | yes |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | Lake Saare and Saare kames, different forest communities, the Manteuffel family’s burial |
| 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 |
The study trail is situated in Saarjärve Nature Park.
Planning public events with more than 50 participants and using ATVs requires prior consent from the protected area manager. Additional information from the Environmental Board:+372 662 5999 info@keskkonnaamet.ee. |
| Location | Mustvee Municipality, Jõgeva County Object no 42 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | Drive 33 km from Tartu on Jõhvi–Tartu–Valga road (Road no. 3) towards Jõhvi, turn left (the sign points to Jõgeva and Palamuse), and drive 1 km. Turn left onto the tree-lined driveway to Saare Manor, drive 800 m and turn left at the information board to the parking area. The trails start at the information board. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.659725 longitude: 26.762456 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6505514 y: 660281 |
