No 50024
Active tour Self drive tour
Active tour Individual Estonia, Latvia

By car and bicycle to Saaremaa Island

Day 1 Riga-Parnu-Koguva

Departure in the morning from Riga.
By car: Riga – Pärnu – Lihula - Koguva.
By ferry: Virtsu-Kuivastu
Points of interest en route: old Pärnu-Rīga road (Häädemeeste - Ikla), nature trail and bird watcing tower in Rannametsa, old town of Pärnu, ethnographic village of Koguva, the Liiva church and the Pedaste baronial estate (laster three on Muhu Island)

Overnight in a guest house on Muhu island.


Day 2 Koguva-Kuressaare

Breakfast at the guest house.
By car: Koguva - Liiva - Pöide - Valjala - Kaali - Kuresaare
Points of interest en route: Kaali meteorite crater, Valjala church and castle mound, Piretikivi rock, Poide church
Cycling on Muhu Island, approximately 28 km. The route starts and ends at the Liiva church. The route covers Estonia’s third largest island, Muhu Island.  It is known for its vast juniper fields, its small fishing villages, and the magnificent Juigu cliffs, which open up a view of the other small islands in the Monzunda archipelago. The Liiva church is one of the oldest churches on Estonia’s islands. Approximately half of the route is along a paved road, while the other half runs along gravel roads.
Sightseeing in the town of Kuressaare. We recommend a visit to the bishop’s castle and park, as well as City Hall square.

Overnight in a guest house in Kuresaare.

Distance cycling 28 km

Day 3 Kuressaare-Kuivastu-Parnu-Riga

Breakfast at the guest house.
By car: Kuressaare – Viidumäe – Kihelkonna – Mustjala – Panga - Muhu Island - Kuivastu - Virtsu
Points of interest en route: The Viidumäe National Park with its viewing tower, the church in Kihelkonna, the Odaletsi streams and nature trail, and the Panga cliffs - the most impressive cliffs on Estonia’s islands.
Cycling along the Tagameisa Peninsula, up to 30 km. The route starts and ends at the village of Vere. The route covers the quiet and, in terms of nature, most unusual areas of Saaremaa Island. The Tagameisa Peninsula is meant for active bicyclists who enjoy a bit of adventure and something of the sport of orienteering. The route mostly runs along narrow and little-travelled paths of earth and gravel. In some places the route passes along the seashore, where geological rocks are uncovered in some places. There are beautiful views of the sea, the bays of Saaremaa, and Hiiumaa Island. Please note that this route will take more time than would a route of an identical length but along a paved road!
By ferry: from Kuivastu to Virtsu.
Drive by car: Virtsu - Pärnu - Riga.

Distance cycling 30 km