Rannametsa–Tolkuse nature study trail (2.2 km)
In June 2023, the reconstrucion of the nature trail and the observation tower was completed.
The 2.2 km long trail is circular, completely covered with a boardwalk. The trail leads to the sandy dunes covered with pine trees, and reaches Tornimäe, where there is a 21.57-meter-high observation tower. The tower offers a magnificent view of the Häädemeeeste coastal meadow and Pärnu Bay on one side, and the Tolkuse bog on the other. From Tornimäe, the trail descends to Tolkuse bog. The boardwalk leads to the largest pool in the bog. From the bog, the trail returns to the starting point.
PS! Back and forth from the parking lot to the bog pool is the trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Parking
Parking for 10 cars or 3 buses.
Amenities
Introductory information boards in Estonian and English, observation tower, dry toilet, partly boardwalk
Wheelchair Accessibility
For wheelchairs and strollers there are the suitable conditions on the trail from the parking lot to the bog pool.
Hiking Options
by walking
Outdoor Fireplace
Uncovered Fireplace Tõotusemäe campfire site on the other side of the road
Berries-mushrooms
Bilberries, mushrooms (Rufous milk-caps)
Public Transport
Sights
Dunes of the coastal forest, Tolkuse bog, channel Timmkanal and its outcrop, Luitemaa Nature Reserve. The upper platform of the Rannametsa observation tower rises 18 m above the sea level. Adding the 34 m height of the Tornimägi hill, the visitors will be more than 50 m above the sea level. The study trail leads to the largest bog pool, where the water lily, bog bean and dwarf water lily grow. Along the boardwalk you can spot sundews, beak-rush, tussock cottongrass and sphagnum mosses of various colours.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The study trail is situated in the Luitemaa Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.134570
Longitude: 24.511862
L-EST 97x: 530153
L-EST 97y: 6443838