The observation tower is located 1300 m from the parking lot of the Viru bog study trail. The length of the trail is 3.5 km from one end of the bog to the other. Returning to the beginning of the trail along the forest road around the bog, the length of the circle is 5,7 km. The 11.4 m high tower offers a view of the beautiful bog landscape.
Sights
Viru bog is a small beautiful bog with many bog pools. You can learn about bog plants, insects and other small creatures with the help of information boards there. In the end of the trail is a restoration area of a former peat mining field with explanatory boards.
Up to 25 people can go to the upper platform of the tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms. The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Wheelchair accessibility
The path to the tower 1,3 km is passable by a wheelchair with an assistant. The gravel road leading from the new parking lot to the marsh is not yet completely finished: we are letting the gravel pad compact before covering it with a finer fraction. The observation towers first platform is accessible by wheelchair with assistance. Dry toilet accessible with wheelchair in the beginning of the trail.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7010 +372 329 5555
E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park
Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions :The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive
52 km on Tallinn–Narva road (Road no. E20), turn left (sign “Võsu 22, Loksa
15”), the parking area is to the right of the road. The trail starts from the parking area.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7010 +372 329 5555
E-mail:
info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Harju County, Lahemaa National Park
Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive
52 km on Tallinn–Narva road (Road no. E20), turn left (sign “Võsu 22, Loksa
15”), the parking area is to the right of the road. The trail starts from the parking area.
