tolkuse bog (8km from suurkivi)

The dunes of Rannametsa have always been a popular place among hikers. A nature and study trail (2,2km), as well as information boards have been built there to better introduce the Luitemaa Nature Reserve to visitors. The circular trail, which partly runs on a boardwalk, passes through the pine forest on the dunes and Tolkuse bog and leads to the largest bog-pool of the bog. The trail includes several points of interest, bog lakes, and rest spots. Next to the trail, there is an 18-metre-high observation tower on the highest dune in Estonia, Tornimägi, which provides a magnificent view of Tolkuse bog and Pärnu Bay.

The nature trail is perfect location for a family hike and for enjoying nature.

Kabli bird station (6,5km from Suurkivi)

The Bird Station was established in 1969 - activities have been ongoing at the centre for 50 years. In autumn, a giant, 17-metre high mesh net is erected at Kabli Bird Centre in order to catch birds to be ringed and to study their migratory habits. There you will discover the secrets of bird migration, witness ornithology in practice and enjoy the beautiful coastal landscape. There is a fascinating study trail covering the 1.8km between the bird centre and Kabli nature centre, along which you come across information stands, all manner of bird’s nests and several towers for bird-watching and nature appreciation. Bird Station runs regularly in each year from mid-August until early November. In Nature Centre you can find useful information about natural values of the region. Also visit exhibitions and watch films about nature, go camping and swim.
Kabli Study Trail, which is 1.8km long, starts in front of the centre and offers chance to learn about coastal plan communities, different types of dunes, various nesting boxes and numerous bird species.

nigula nature reserve (27km from Suurkivi)

One of the oldest and best researched bog and forest ecosystem protection areas is known as a bog reference site all across Europe. The Nature Reserv was established in 1957. The Nigula Nature Conservation Area was established to protect a 6400 ha area of untouched bogs, forest and meadows. The heart of the Nigula Conservation Area is the Nigula bog with its five bog islands covered in virgin forest and a large bog lake. An area rich in cranberries, which are also the symbol of Nigula, a lovely view of the bog can be enjoyed from the trail’s watchtower - accessed by a 530 m wooden path. Starting from the car park, the path entrance also includes an information board, a washroom, and a sheltered table with benches for visitors.
Study Trail (3km) hikers can enjoy the intact forest masses and, if lucky, also meet some wild animals.

Soomaa national park (70km from Suurkivi)

Soomaa National Park has been established for the protection of large bogs, flooded meadows, forests and heritage culture in the south-western part of Central Estonia. The National Park extends on a 390 sq km area, which is largely untouched by human activity, on the border of Pärnu and Viljandi counties. The Estonian name of Soomaa National Park (Land of Bogs) refers to the fact that bogs with paludified meadows and swamp forests make up 80 per cent of its territory. Life in Soomaa depends on weather more than anywhere else in Estonia. The rivers of Soomaa cannot take in all the waters flowing down from the Sakala Uplands in spring. Thus the water flows to meadows and forests and floods even the roads, cutting the connection with the rest of the world. At the time of the maximum flood there is an approximately 175 km² field of water, which in places is 7-8 km in width. The steep-sloped raised bogs stand like islands in the field of water. The floods are called the “fifth season” by the people of Soomaa, because floods occur nearly every year. The fifth season, however, is the best time to explore the landscape of Soomaa – using a canoe or kayak.