Where to go
Altmetsa observation tower (ca 1.5 km from the parking)
Altmetsa observation tower (ca 1.5 km from the parking)
Altmetsa observation tower (ca 1.5 km from the parking)

Altmetsa observation tower (ca 1.5 km from the parking)

 

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Hiking trail/Hiking Options
Hiking trail/Hiking Options
Observation tower
Observation tower
Fireplace
Fireplace
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during summer
Parkimine
Parkimine
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.


Sights

Views of the Pedja River and meadow, wildlife

Hiking options

On foot on Kirna study trail,  water trip along the Pedja River

Amenities

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.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
Restrictions

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.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.543298
Longitude: 26.22463
L-EST 97x: 629518
L-EST 97y: 6491394

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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.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.543298
Longitude: 26.22463
L-EST 97x: 629518
L-EST 97y: 6491394