Built from massive logs, the so-called watchtower is located on the circular Selli-Sillaotsa study trail at the edge of Laeva Bog, on land that was once part of Suuretüki Farm. At different times of the year, the tower provides atmospheric views of the bog and the boardwalk running through it. Starting from the first car park on the right-hand side of the trail, the observation tower is 1 km away. Alternatively, if you follow the gravel road on the left-hand side of the trail, the tower is 3.7 km away. Heading from the second car park to the boardwalk, it is 2.5 km to the tower.
Sights
Views from the tower, wildlife, different wetland types, bog islets
Hiking options
On foot on Selli-Sillaotsa study trail
Amenities
12 m high log observation tower, informnation boards on the walls of the intermediate platforms, tables and benches above.
Parking
There is space for 4 cars near the first shelter and for 8 cars in another parking lot 1 km away.
Additional information
The trail is for walking. On average it takes 1.5 h to walk the trail. The trail runs through the bog (3.5 km) and on gravel road (1.2 km)
The tower is situated in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, view the restrictions on visiting here
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Tartu County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Tartu municipality, Tartu County
Navigation instructions : Drive along the Tartu–Tallinn road, 20 km from Tartu turn left immediately after the large sign (Tallinn 161, Siniküla 5, Laeva 2), drive 200 m and take the middle road to Palupõhja (traffic sign “uneven road” 11 km). Drive 7 km to the shelter and parking space on the right. Larger car park is after 1 km.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Tartu County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Tartu municipality, Tartu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along the Tartu–Tallinn road, 20 km from Tartu turn left immediately after the large sign (Tallinn 161, Siniküla 5, Laeva 2), drive 200 m and take the middle road to Palupõhja (traffic sign “uneven road” 11 km). Drive 7 km to the shelter and parking space on the right. Larger car park is after 1 km.
