Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail's observation tower (ca 3000 m from the parking)

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park
Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail is 7 km long and number eight-shaped, starts and ends at the parking lot on the Hara-Juminda road. If you take the left branch from the parking lot, it is about 3 km to the tower and about 4 km if you take the right branch. To go to the tower, you should park in the parking lot at the beginning of the trail, because the forest road leading from Aabla to the Pikanõmme dunes is narrow, with large holes and often very wet and soft. The observation tower is located on the Pikanõmme dunes at the highest point of the Juminda peninsula, 33 m above sea level. From the 24.5 m high tower you can enjoy the view of the entire peninsula. In the east you can see Hara Bay, in the west Kolga Bay with Suur- and Väike-Malusi, Rammu and other islets of Kolga Bay. Tallinn can be seen across the sea in the background.
Phone +372 676 7010, +372 329 5555
E-mail info.oandu@rmk.ee
info.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Type of objectObservation Tower
Parking facilities Parking for 30 cars or 3 tour buses at the eastern end of the trail at Hara–Juminda road.
Amenities24,4 m high wooden observation tower with a roof, boardwalk
Camping facilities Juminda campsite
Wheelchair accessibility Dry inva toilet
Hiking options Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail (7 km)
SightsPikanõmme dunes - nearly 4 km long semi-arc shaped chain of former beach formations, alternating landscape of forest, bog and swamp, forest streams
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
Restrictions Up to 10 people can stay in the observation tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park, view the restrictions on visiting here. Additional information from the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee.
Location Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County
Object no. 21 on the national park map
Driving directionsThe observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive 39 km on Tallinn–Narva road (E20) to Kuusalu, turn right towards Leesi. Drive 800 m to the Kuusalu junction, turn left (sign 17 km to Leesi), pass under the viaduct, cross the roundabout and drive onto Jõelähtme–Leesi road. Turn right (at the sign 23 km to Leesi) and drive ahead to the Kupu village. Turn left 100 m after the Kupu village sign (at the sign 22 km to Leesi) and drive 10 km to the Pudisoo village. Drive 3 km from Pudisoo village and turn right. Drive 6 km and turn left at the Leesi–Loksa junction. Drive about 1.2 km, turn left and arrive at the parking area and information board of the nature trail.
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 59.575484
longitude: 25.566419
L-EST 97 x: 6605257 y: 588520