Where to go

Penijõe observation tower

 
Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
From the observation tower in the reeds on the left bank of the Penijõgi River, you can admire views of the reed beds covering 3,000 hectares between the delta branches of the Kasari River, which is among the most interesting habitats in the Matsalu National Park. In spring nights the Eurasian bittern bellows in the reeds, you can hear the calls of sedges, Savi’s warblers and crakes, in the summer the local fauna hides in the shade of the reed wall which grows up to 4 m high, and you might also spot a western marsh-harrier or a white-tailed eagle flying above the reeds.
Parking

Solid-surface parking area near the Penijõe Manor, on the bank of the Penijõgi River, for 14 cars or 3 tour buses.

Amenities

8 m high observation tower, open top, benches

Hiking Options

Penijõe hiking trail

Sights

Visitor Centre of Matsalu National Park, Penijõe Manor complex, biodiversity, Viita wooded meadow

Additional Information

  • Dear Visitor!
The trail is located on a grazed area and because of this dogs are not allowed! The animals may attack dogs.
We hope you understand and apologize for the inconvenience!
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

    Restrictions

    Matsalu National Park, meadows in special 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

    Penijõe village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County

    Navigation instructions : Drive 43 km on Risti–Virtsu road (Road no. 10), turn right towards Penijõe (road no. 16193). Drive 2 km to the parking area of the Matsalu National Park Centre at the Penijõgi River, follow the sign to the hiking trail. Walk 1.6 km on the hiking trail to the Penijõe observation tower.

    Coordinates:

    Long-Lat WGS 84
    Latitude: 58.727085
    Longitude: 23.803157
    L-EST 97x: 488598
    L-EST 97y: 6509733

    Telephone:
    +372 513 8783
    E-mail:
    info.matsalu@rmk.ee
    Object type:
    observation tower
    Location info
    Location:
    Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
    Penijõe village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
    Navigation instructions:
    Drive 43 km on Risti–Virtsu road (Road no. 10), turn right towards Penijõe (road no. 16193). Drive 2 km to the parking area of the Matsalu National Park Centre at the Penijõgi River, follow the sign to the hiking trail. Walk 1.6 km on the hiking trail to the Penijõe observation tower.
    Coordinates:

    Long-Lat WGS 84
    Latitude: 58.727085
    Longitude: 23.803157
    L-EST 97x: 488598
    L-EST 97y: 6509733