Veski quarry rest stop
Lääne County, Nõva Recreation Area
An old sand quarry from the soviet time that has now been taken under protection. The hollows in the bottom of the quarry have filled with water and the protected natterjack toad has been populated there.
In the surrounding you can see the recovery of the nature that suffered in the 2008 forest fire.
The 30 m high dunes date back 8000 years to the times when the Littorina Sea lay here.
In the surrounding you can see the recovery of the nature that suffered in the 2008 forest fire.
The 30 m high dunes date back 8000 years to the times when the Littorina Sea lay here.
| Phone | +372 506 2004 |
| info.nova@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Rest Stop |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 4 cars |
| Amenities | Information board about fire safety in the forest, the natterjack toad and sand lizard |
| Sights | Ponds of the natterjack toad, sings of the 2008 forest fire and Lake Veskijärv |
| 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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| Location | Nõmmemaa village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne county |
| Driving directions | From Tallinn: Drive through Keila towards Haapsalu for 47 km. Turn right from Määra crossroads (sign "RMK Nõva külastuskeskus"). Drive for 26 km, then turn left (sign "Variku 10 km"). Drive for 4 km and then turn left (sign "RMK Veskijärv"). Drive 400 m and you have arrived. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.179497 longitude: 23.734228 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6560134 y: 484824 |
