Where to go
Viru bog nature trail’s observation tower (1300 m from the parking)
Viru bog nature trail’s observation tower (1300 m from the parking)

Viru bog nature trail’s observation tower (1300 m from the parking)

 

Võimalused

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

In connection with the renovation of the parking lot infrastructure of the Viru Bog Nature Trail, there are two portable toilets on the site until its completion.

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.

Parking

Parking for 91 cars (including 2 spaces for disabled), for 5 buses; bike racks

Amenities

11,4 m high wooden observation tower with two platforms and a roof, boardwalk

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.

Hiking Options

Viru bog nature trail is the part of Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking route

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.

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

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

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.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.468533
Longitude: 25.654498
L-EST 97x: 593791
L-EST 97y: 6593465

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.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.468533
Longitude: 25.654498
L-EST 97x: 593791
L-EST 97y: 6593465