Soontagana campsite’s observation tower (1.5 km from the parking)
Pärnu County, Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Leave your car in the parking lot, no driving on!
The observation tower is located 1.5 km from the parking lot of the Soontagana campsite. From the tower, which is on the bog island of Avaste Nature Reserve, you can have the view to the Soontagana hill fort and the beautiful heritage landscape. This place has been a refuge for people from conquerors for several centuries. Only a very secret path through the bog led to the hill fort. The road was under water and only people who knew could find their way to the fortress. In the 13th century, there have been several forays to Soontagana - Swedes, Germans with Livonians and Pskov Russians. Now meadows, old farms and stone fences surround the fortress. The history of two of the farms in known back 22 generations.
The observation tower is located 1.5 km from the parking lot of the Soontagana campsite. From the tower, which is on the bog island of Avaste Nature Reserve, you can have the view to the Soontagana hill fort and the beautiful heritage landscape. This place has been a refuge for people from conquerors for several centuries. Only a very secret path through the bog led to the hill fort. The road was under water and only people who knew could find their way to the fortress. In the 13th century, there have been several forays to Soontagana - Swedes, Germans with Livonians and Pskov Russians. Now meadows, old farms and stone fences surround the fortress. The history of two of the farms in known back 22 generations.
| Phone |
+372 505 8242
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| info.kabli@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities |
Parking for 10 cars in the parking area of the campsite; the campsite is not accessible by car.
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| Amenities | 16 m high wooden observation tower, covered on top |
| Camping facilities | True |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Sights | Rich historical and cultural heritage: fortress, old farmsteads, stone fences, cellars |
| 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 campsite is situated in Avaste Nature Reserve, information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board phone +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee |
| Location |
Avaste Nature Reserve, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
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| Driving directions |
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campsite`s parking lot. Drive on Mihkli–Kõima–Vahenurme road until the sign shows left to Soontagana hill fort. Follow the signs to the hill fort. Leave your car at the parking area and walk 1.5 km to Soontagana campsite. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.656906 longitude: 24.166824 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6502075.4 y: 509706.5 |
