An old sand quarry from the soviet time that has now been taken under protection. The hollows in the bottom of the quarry have filled with water and the protected natterjack toad has been populated there. In the surrounding you can see the recovery of the nature that suffered in the 2008 forest fire. The 30 m high dunes date back 8000 years to the times when the Littorina Sea lay here.
Sights
Ponds of the natterjack toad, sings of the 2008 forest fire and Lake Veskijärv
Amenities
Information board about fire safety in the forest, the natterjack toad and sand lizard
Nõmmemaa village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne county
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn: Drive through Keila towards Haapsalu for 47 km. Turn right from Määra crossroads (sign "RMK Nõva külastuskeskus"). Drive for 26 km, then turn left (sign "Variku 10 km"). Drive for 4 km and then turn left (sign "RMK Veskijärv"). Drive 400 m and you have arrived.
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Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Nõva Recreation Area
Nõmmemaa village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne county
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn: Drive through Keila towards Haapsalu for 47 km. Turn right from Määra crossroads (sign "RMK Nõva külastuskeskus"). Drive for 26 km, then turn left (sign "Variku 10 km"). Drive for 4 km and then turn left (sign "RMK Veskijärv"). Drive 400 m and you have arrived.
