Selli-Sillaotsa Nature Trail

Alam-Pedja looduskaitseala · 7.0 km · easy

28.2°C

on the trail

Wind 1.95 m/s Northwest

Precipitation (24h) –

Precipitation (12h forecast) 0.0 mm

Trail data

Length: 7.0 km
Difficulty: easy
Terrain: floodplain, deciduous forest, wooded meadow, the banks of the Pedja River
Infrastructure: nature trail boardwalk information boards parking
Region: Alam-Pedja looduskaitseala
Coordinates: 58,5310° N, 26,1280° E

Alam-Pedja is Estonia's largest free-flooding floodplain forest. The spring flood sometimes covers more than 100 km² and creates a freshwater inland sea, where fish spawn directly in the meadow water.

The Selli-Sillaotsa nature trail is the main hiking trail of the Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, leading through the floodplain landscape of the Pedja River. In spring the water rises over the meadows and the boardwalk runs across the water — a rare sight.

The boardwalk is raised above the floodplain, but in spring parts of the boardwalk also get flooded. In wet weather rubber boots are recommended.

Seasonal access

The spring flood is a sight in itself — it usually arrives in late April. In summer the wooded-meadow section is rich in grasses and butterflies.

5-day forecast on the trail

Mon ☁ 28° 18° 3.1 m/s 0 mm

Tue ⛅ 27° 17° 4.8 m/s 0 mm

Wed ☁ 27° 13° 4.2 m/s 0 mm

Thu 🌧 22° 15° 7.3 m/s 6.0 mm

Fri 🌦 22° 14° 5.2 m/s 1.2 mm

Long-term climate

Month	Avg °C	Avg high °C	Avg low °C	Precip mm
Jan	-4.3	-2.3	-6.6	43.4
Feb	-4.9	-2.5	-7.6	42.3
Mar	-1.3	2.1	-4.7	36.1
Apr	5.3	9.6	1.0	40.0
May	11.2	15.4	6.4	53.0
Jun	15.9	19.7	11.5	81.7
Jul	18.4	22.0	14.3	68.2
Aug	17.1	20.6	13.4	78.9
Sep	12.2	15.5	9.2	50.1
Oct	6.4	8.8	4.1	62.0
Nov	1.6	3.2	-0.2	54.4
Dec	-2.4	-0.6	-4.5	47.0

Frequently asked questions

How long is Selli-Sillaotsa Nature Trail?

The trail is 7.0 km long. It is marked with RMK signs.

What is the difficulty?

The difficulty is easy. A boardwalk eases the harder sections.

When is the best time to hike?

The best hiking season is May to September. The warmest month, July, averages 18.4°C; in spring and autumn the lower sections can be wet.

Is the trail open year-round?

The spring flood is a sight in itself — it usually arrives in late April.

Is the trail suitable for families with children?

Selli-Sillaotsa Nature Trail suits families with children: the trail is short and the terrain easy.

Where is parking?

There is a car park at the start of the trail. Find exact directions on the RMK website.