Kõrgessaare orchids’ study trail (100 m)

The self-guided study trail offers a chance to learn about local orchids in a short time. Accessible also for tourists travelling by tour buses. The educational flower bed is primarily intended for learning about different species of the orchid family.

In the middle of the little town of Kõrgessaare on Hiiumaa, right next to the car park, a patch of calcareous grassland has been turned into a 100-metre study trail on boardwalk. Ten species of wild orchid grow here naturally, and a large board plus five smaller ones with colour illustrations help you tell them apart. It takes about fifteen minutes and suits anyone, including coach groups and school classes. Come in June and early July, when most of the orchids are in flower.