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.
| Phone |
+372 5681 5722
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| info.alutaguse@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities |
Parking
for 10 cars
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| Amenities | The observation tower is 13 m, the highest platform is on 10 m |
| Camping facilities |
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4
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| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| 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 (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| 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. |
| Location |
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
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| Driving directions |
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. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.059907 longitude: 27.254092 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6551316 y: 686623 |
