Kipi - Koovi hiking centre in Saaremaa

It is attractive to have a rest and go hiking in the western part of Saaremaa.

We offer you simple, but pleasant housing in small wooden houses in the midst of junipers and pines; tasty food; a swimming beach and interesting hiking paths in gorgeous nature and along the beautiful coastline. Exact hiking maps are available in the hiking centre. You can spend your time on ball-games grounds or dance at the fireside. In wintertime we can put up max 30 people.

In summer you can see several rare orchids blooming and in autumn the area is rich in mushrooms. The jointed coastline of the Pilguse Koovi inlet with its lagoons and islets is worth seeing and discovering. During low water it is possible to walk to the islets.

There are manifold forests round where you can meet roes, elks, foxes and squirrels. The observation of wild boars taking a night meal is possible. There is a possibility for organizing a photo hunting tour.

Cycling tours take you to the steep banks of Karala peninsula and to the Viidumäe Nature Reserve. Vilsandi National Park is not far from the hiking centre. The exact maps of the cycling tours are available in the hiking centre.

Thanks to a good location the hiking centre is a comfortable stop for bus tours. The hiking centre is situated near the road which connects the most beautiful sightseeing objects of Saaremaa Sõrve peninsula with Tagamõisa peninsula in Kihelkonna; the steep cliffs of Ninase and Panga.