Where to go

Memorial of Prof. Eerik Kumari

 
Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
Not far from the birthplace of Prof. Eerik Kumari (1912–1984), a memorial is placed in honour of the famous Estonian ornithologist on the Kirbla terrace. The memorial stone was designed by Kalju Reitel in 1987 and has an inscription which reads “The birds’ calls in springtime gave the boy no rest, so he often sneaked off to the floodplain to observe wilderness and listen to the singing of birds for hours.”
The Kirbla terrace is part of the Silurian Klint, which stretches from western Estonia to the coast of Gotland.
Parking

Parking for 8 cars or 3 buses by Risti-Virtsu road

Amenities

As the memorial stone is located in a grazing area, it is surrounded with a post-and-rail fence. A 280 m footpath leads you to the stone.

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

The memorial stone is situated on the Kirbla terrace, offering a breathtaking view.

Additional Information

  • Please remember to open and close the electric fence gates to access the footpath!
  • 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. The area is grazed, so please close the gates behind you! No stairs to descend from the terrace. 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: other

Location info

Location : Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park

Kirbla village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County

Navigation instructions : Drive 36 km on Risti–Virtsu road (Road no. 10), turn right immediately after Kirbla urban community (at the sign "Professor Eerik Kumari mälestuskivi"), walk 300 m to Eerik Kumari’s memorial stone and further to Kirbla terrace.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.728153
Longitude: 23.927300
L-EST 97x: 495789
L-EST 97y: 6509838

Telephone:
+372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
other
Location info
Location:
Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
Kirbla village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 36 km on Risti–Virtsu road (Road no. 10), turn right immediately after Kirbla urban community (at the sign "Professor Eerik Kumari mälestuskivi"), walk 300 m to Eerik Kumari’s memorial stone and further to Kirbla terrace.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.728153
Longitude: 23.927300
L-EST 97x: 495789
L-EST 97y: 6509838