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Explore the Hüpassaare nature trail in the heart of Soomaa!
The Hüpassaare hiking trail takes you on an adventure through Soomaa National Park, into Kuresoo Bog. The 4.4 km circular trail starts from the parking area, which also has a campfire site, a camping area, shelter, and a dry toilet. The boardwalk has several platforms where you can rest and enjoy the tranquility of the bog. There are two swimming spots for those who wish to take a refreshing dip on a warm summer day.
The trail's main attraction is Mart Saar's House Museum. The Estonian composer drew inspiration here for his nature-lyrical creations — the place helps explain the roots of his music and his sensory connection to the bog. To honor his creations and life's work, a sunrise concert is held annually on a bog island as part of the Suure-Jaani Music Festival.
The bog landscape here reflects evening light, making sunsets exceptionally colorful and open-skied. It is a popular yet peaceful place for photographers and nature lovers.
Note: Hüpassaare nature trail is closed for renovation until June 2026!
The Öördi hiking trails begins at a camp site where there's a hut and a bonfire site. The study trail goes along the road in the forest and takes you to lake Öördi. Sunsets create an especially romantic summer evening by the lake and there are lots of cranberries in the bog in autumn.
Are you looking for something new and interesting for a group of children that is outdoors, child-friendly, active, and educational? Our playful nature trip for children at Tipu Nature School is the right choice!
The length of the trip is 1–3 kilometres depending on the age and wishes of the children. On the trip, we observe nature and play games and an animal-themed children's quiz.
After the trip, children can feed the animals living in our yard.
Additional information is available on our website.
Paddling a canoe on a river is one of the best ways to get to know the nature of Soomaa National Park and naturally, it is a lovely way to relax.
We recommend a guided canoe trip for those people who wish to know more about Soomaa National Park.
The day tour usually lasts 3–6 hours and includes, if you wish, a walk in the bog.
The price includes: a spot in a canoe, a paddle, a life jacket, a guide, and transport of the drivers to the starting point of the trip.
You can join us on a canoe trip alone or with a large group of friends.
Let's go together to Soomaa National Park with a local guide to go foraging in the forest and learn about various edible and non-edible mushrooms.
Using the collected mushrooms, we will prepare a delicious, authentic mushroom dish that highlights the seasonal flavors of the forest. For Estonians, mushroom picking is a cherished tradition – it's about moving in nature, finding peace, and gathering mushrooms for the winter.
During the hike, we will also learn about different ways to preserve mushrooms, such as drying, salting, fermenting, and pickling, and share practical tips on how to best use the forest harvest at home.
The mushroom hike season starts in July and lasts until October. Mushroom hikes are well-suited for families with children and do not require previous experience, just an interest in nature and forest mushrooms.
See you on the mushroom hike in Soomaa!
In cooperation with the Farm Museum of C. R. Jakobson, we offer a possibility to spend a fun day that includes:
* 2-hour canoe trip on the Pärnu River;
* lunch in the threshing barn of the Farm Museum (soup, barley-bread, cake, juice).
The river is generally quiet in this area. The route passes ruins of watermills, beaver trails and the old Samliku School House, which you can visit on request.
For an additional fee, a tour guide will join your company on the river.
The offer is well suited for larger groups, families and groups of friends.
Tõramaa wooded meadow trail gives a great overview of the best preserved wooded meadow in Soomaa. There's a campfire and camping site on the other side of the meadow, by River Halliste, where you can also swim. The roundtrip hike is five kilometres. The best time to visit the wooded meadow is in June and July, when the rare Siberian Iris blossoms.
The Lemmjõgi forest is an old floodplain forest. These types of forests are rare in Estonia and have disappeared from Europe. The trail begins at the Kildu-Tõramaa road near the Kuusekäära Farm, goes along the floodplain meadow by River Raudna, then continues on the shore through the floodplain forest to the place Rivers Raudna and Lemmjõgi meet and fascinating oaks grow. The trail heads back along the shore of River Lemmjõgi.
A canoe trip is a great way to spend a wonderful day in nature with friends or family.
The diverse Pärnu River has a relatively calm flow, with smaller rapids and rocky sections adding excitement. Along the banks, you can see interesting sights.
Choose a suitable distance – a short canoe ride lasting a couple of hours or a full-day excursion. You can find detailed route examples on our website.
The price includes canoe transport, life jackets, instructions, and driver transportation. The exact price of the trip depends on the route and the number of participants.
Additionally, you can order a guide service, accommodation, catering, and a sauna.
The Beaver Trail Study Trail in Soomaa National Park is one of Estonia's best short nature trails, as it allows you to see signs of beaver activity and get acquainted with Soomaa's forest communities.
The trail leads through a dark spruce forest, light fern birch forest, and wet marshy forest, where you can see beaver dams, lodges, and felled trees. Along the trail, there are information boards explaining both the beavers' lifestyle and local natural objects. The trail is about 1.8 km long and starts right from the Soomaa Visitor Center. The trail is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible — a total of 660 meters back and forth. At the beginning of the trail, there is an accessible toilet.
During the spring flood, part of the boardwalk may be submerged. This provides a rare opportunity to see Soomaa's fifth season flood, which is among the most famous natural phenomena in the national park.
The trail is suitable for families, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. In the morning or evening twilight, with a bit of luck, you might even spot a beaver itself.
Come and learn more about beavers at the Soomaa Visitor Center!
