From the observation tower on the left bank of the Kasari River, you can enjoy the view of the wide expanse of the river floodplain, where flocks of ducks, geese, swans and waders gather during spring floods. In the summer white storks and eagles nest in the surroundings and fly around, often you can spot moose or roe deer going about their business on the floodplain.
Parking
Gravel parking area for 20 cars or 4 buses
Amenities
The observation tower is a 16 m high metal structure former coastal guard tower.
Sights
Superb views of the Kasari flood meadow, wild animals and birds; may be flooded during floods.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Matsalu National Park, limited management zone. Before your visit, please get acquainted with valid nature conservation rules of Matsalu National Park.
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 513 8783
E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
Kloostri village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions : There are two ways to access the observation tower. Either drive 36 km on Risti–Virtsu road (road no 10), turn right towards Kloostri before the Kloostri bus stop (sign “Kloostri 6”), drive 6 km along the gravel road (road no 16193), turn right onto a narrow village road (sign to Kloostri observation tower), drive 2 km to the marked parking area and walk 200 m on foot. Or drive 43 km on Risti–Virtsu road (road no 10), turn right towards Penijõe (road no 16193), pass the Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre in Penijõe Manor along the gravel road to Kloostri village, turn left onto the narrow village road, follow the sign to Kloostri observation tower, drive 2 km to the marked parking area and walk 200 m on foot.
Kloostri village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
There are two ways to access the observation tower. Either drive 36 km on Risti–Virtsu road (road no 10), turn right towards Kloostri before the Kloostri bus stop (sign “Kloostri 6”), drive 6 km along the gravel road (road no 16193), turn right onto a narrow village road (sign to Kloostri observation tower), drive 2 km to the marked parking area and walk 200 m on foot. Or drive 43 km on Risti–Virtsu road (road no 10), turn right towards Penijõe (road no 16193), pass the Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre in Penijõe Manor along the gravel road to Kloostri village, turn left onto the narrow village road, follow the sign to Kloostri observation tower, drive 2 km to the marked parking area and walk 200 m on foot.