Harku forest nature trail (5,7 km)
Harju County, Surroundings of Tallinn Recreation Area
Harku forest nature trail
introduces the varied Harku forest, different forest types, bogs and the
species found in them. The length of the trail is 5.7 km and it is indicated
with green dots in nature. In the middle of the trail, on the sand dunes, there
is an open gazebo where hikers can have a rest.
| Phone | +372 676 7842 |
| info.viimsi@rmk.ee info.tallinn@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking area to the
north-west of Harku forest for 10 cars at the start of the trail and parking
area for 100 cars in Tähetorni street |
| Amenities | There is an information board
with a map and general information at the beginning of the trail, plus 8 small
information boards and 1 shelter in the middle of the trail. |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | Harku dunes, pine
forest, peat bog, bog pools, Harku manor park |
| 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
|
| Location | Tähetorni street, on the
outskirts of the city of Tallinn, Harku municipality |
| Driving directions | Harku Forest nature
trail in Harku municipality starts at the parking area, located at the
north-western edge of Harku forest, by Tähetorni street, 700 m from the
junction of Kadaka tee and Tähetorni street. Near the junction there is the bus
stop for routes no. 10, no. 20 and no. 20A. See timetables here. Get off at the
Kadaka pst (bus route no. 10) or Nõva (routes no. 20 and 20A) bus stop. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.386363 longitude: 24.627479 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6583321 y: 535660 |
