Kirikuküla (Lääneranna)
Coordinates: 58 ° 43 ' N , 23 ° 48' E
Kirikuküla is a village ( Estonian küla ) in the rural municipality of Lääneranna in Pärnu County (until 2017: rural municipality of Lihula in Lääne County ).
Population and location
The place has 24 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2011). It is located northwest of the city of Lihula .
The Tuudi River ( Tuudi jõgi ) flows west of the village .
tourism
Kirikuküla is popular with camping enthusiasts. A hiking trail leads from the village to the Matsalu National Park . The boardwalk runs north to the Suitsu observation tower. It leads through reed beds , forest and meadows past former fishermen's huts.
The fauna is particularly rich in species. Visitors encounter goats , moose and wild boars . Common bird species are eagle owls , woodcock and bittern .
Web links
- Entry in Eesti Entsüklopeedia (online version)
- Nature tourism in Kirikuküla (German)