Where to go

Iisaku observation tower

 
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Iisaku hill is the second-highest place in Ida-Viru County after Uljaste esker. In clear weather, you can see the towers of Pühtitsa Convent and Lake Peipus from the 28 m observation tower on top of the hill.
Parking

Parking for about 10 cars

Amenities

2 information boards, map

Berries-mushrooms

Wild strawberries

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

The observation tower is situated on the highest natural peak in Ida-Viru County (94 m above sea level)
From the tower you can enjoy views of the Pühtitsa Convent in Kuremäe, oil shale mines, mine residue landfills, bogs and Lake Peipus.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

The observation tower is situated in Alutaguse National Park. According to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites.

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive from Iisaku town along Tartu road over the hillock towards Jõhvi until you see the gravel parking area to your right. Park your car there. Walk on foot for about 150 m along the path into the forest (sign to the landscape reserve).

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.107676
Longitude: 27.307054
L-EST 97x: 689396
L-EST 97y: 6556780

Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Iisaku town along Tartu road over the hillock towards Jõhvi until you see the gravel parking area to your right. Park your car there. Walk on foot for about 150 m along the path into the forest (sign to the landscape reserve).
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.107676
Longitude: 27.307054
L-EST 97x: 689396
L-EST 97y: 6556780