Altmetsa observation tower (ca 1.5 km from the parking)
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Altmetsa observation tower (ca 1.5 km from the parking)
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Jõgeva County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Altmetsa observation tower is located on the circular Kirna study trail. The tower is 1.5 km from the parking lot along the right branch of the trail and 5.3 km along the left branch. The so-called watchtower-type massive log tower, is located on the Altmetsa campfire site on the former farm land. From the observation tower, you can enjoy pleasant views of the Pedja River and the meadows. In case of heavy rainfall, it is difficult to pass through several sections of the trail leading to the campfire site, in some places the trail may be under water.
12 m high log observation tower, informnation boards on the walls of the intermediate platforms, tables and benches above
Parking
The parking lot for 8 cars is located at the beginning of the Kirna study trail before the Pedja river bridge
Additional information
Kirna study trail can be impassable during the flood. On the trail gun shots can be heard – this is because of the shooting practice of the Defence League.
The tower is situated in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Jõgeva County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Põltsamaa municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions :The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the trail's parking lot. By land: drive along the Tartu–Tallinn road, 30 km from Tartu, turn left in Puurmani towards Jüriküla (there are 2 signs under the bridge – “Kirna 5” and “Jüriküla keskus”) and drive 5 km till the parking lot of Kirna study trail. Continue on foot 1,5 km through the Pedja river campfire site Access by boat: along the Pedja River, heading downstream from the bridge untill the tower.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Jõgeva County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Põltsamaa municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions:
The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the trail's parking lot. By land: drive along the Tartu–Tallinn road, 30 km from Tartu, turn left in Puurmani towards Jüriküla (there are 2 signs under the bridge – “Kirna 5” and “Jüriküla keskus”) and drive 5 km till the parking lot of Kirna study trail. Continue on foot 1,5 km through the Pedja river campfire site Access by boat: along the Pedja River, heading downstream from the bridge untill the tower.
