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
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info.oandu@rmk.ee
info.lahemaa@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities |
Parking
for 30 cars or 3 tour buses at the eastern end of the trail at Hara–Juminda road.
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| Amenities | 24,4 m high wooden observation tower with a roof, boardwalk |
| Camping facilities |
Juminda campsite
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| Wheelchair accessibility |
Dry inva toilet
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| Hiking options | Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail (7 km) |
| Sights | Pikanõmme 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
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| 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 directions | The 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.
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| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.575484 longitude: 25.566419 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6605257 y: 588520 |
