Sõõriksoo Bog Trail
Kõrvemaa maastikukaitseala · 4.5 km · easy
24.5°C
on the trail
Wind
1.88 m/s
Northwest
Precipitation (24h)
–
Precipitation (12h forecast)
5.0 mm
Trail data
- Length
- 4.5 km
- Difficulty
- easy
- Terrain
- raised bog, peat moss, pine bog
- Infrastructure
- Region
- Kõrvemaa maastikukaitseala
- Coordinates
- 59,2580° N, 25,2860° E
The name Sõõriksoo means 'ring-shaped bog' — two bog domes lying side by side, whose round shape has been created by a millennium of bog growth.
The Sõõriksoo nature trail is a bog trail near the western edge of Kõrvemaa, within a short drive of Tallinn. The trail suits families and those out for a short hike.
5-day forecast on the trail
26°
17°
2.6 m/s
5.0 mm
26°
17°
3.6 m/s
0 mm
27°
14°
3.9 m/s
0 mm
19°
14°
5.2 m/s
14.8 mm
21°
13°
5.5 m/s
5.7 mm
Long-term climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.1 | -2.1 | -6.3 | 45.1 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.3 | -7.1 | 42.0 |
| Mar | -1.5 | 1.7 | -4.7 | 35.1 |
| Apr | 4.6 | 8.9 | 0.5 | 38.6 |
| May | 10.4 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 50.4 |
| Jun | 15.2 | 19.1 | 10.8 | 76.4 |
| Jul | 17.9 | 21.5 | 13.9 | 73.4 |
| Aug | 16.7 | 20.2 | 13.2 | 83.2 |
| Sep | 12.0 | 15.1 | 9.2 | 58.3 |
| Oct | 6.3 | 8.6 | 4.2 | 60.3 |
| Nov | 1.7 | 3.3 | -0.0 | 51.0 |
| Dec | -2.2 | -0.4 | -4.2 | 47.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How long is Sõõriksoo Bog Trail?
The trail is 4.5 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 17.9°C; in spring and autumn the lower sections can be wet.
Is the trail open year-round?
Sõõriksoo Bog Trail is open year-round. In winter the trail may be snowy or icy.
Is the trail suitable for families with children?
Sõõriksoo Bog 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.