Where to go

Rüütli campfire site’s observation tower (700 m from the parking)

 
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
The observation tower is located 700 m from Rüütli campfire site’s parking lot. The tower offers the view on the varied landscape of Rüütli bog. Geese and cranes stop in this place on their migration route. Sometimes you may see the bald eagle, the osprey and the peregrine falcon flying here.
Parking

Parking for 10 cars

Amenities

The observation tower is 13 m, the highest platform is on 10 m

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Rüütli bog, sand ridges formed during the retreat of Lake Peipsi, different forest growth types, raised bog flora, bog islands, bog pools.

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The campfire site is situated in Muraka Nature Conservation Area.
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 : The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campfire site’s parking lot.
Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (sign to Kotka hiking trail) and drive 1.2 forward, turn left at the junction to the road taking to the sand bank (follow the roadside signs). Drive 2 km to the parking area, where you can leave your car, and walk about 800 m to the campfire site on a bog island.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.059907
Longitude: 27.254092
L-EST 97x: 686623
L-EST 97y: 6551316

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:
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campfire site’s parking lot.
Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (sign to Kotka hiking trail) and drive 1.2 forward, turn left at the junction to the road taking to the sand bank (follow the roadside signs). Drive 2 km to the parking area, where you can leave your car, and walk about 800 m to the campfire site on a bog island.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.059907
Longitude: 27.254092
L-EST 97x: 686623
L-EST 97y: 6551316