Rannametsa-Tolkuse Nature Study Trail
Objects of interest, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Partly accessible
Object list
In June 2023, the reconstrucion of the nature trail and the observation tower was completed.
The 2.2 km long trail is circular, completely covered with a boardwalk. The trail leads to the sandy dunes covered with pine trees, and reaches Tornimäe, where there is a 21.57-meter-high observation tower. The tower offers a magnificent view of the Häädemeeeste coastal meadow and Pärnu Bay on one side, and the Tolkuse bog on the other. From Tornimäe, the trail descends to Tolkuse bog. The boardwalk leads to the largest pool in the bog. From the bog, the trail returns to the starting point.
PS! Back and forth from the parking lot to the bog pool is the trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Description
There is a small obstacle when accessing the ramp from the asphalt to the hiking trail, especially if visiting without an assistant. In addition, there are no designated accessible parking spaces. The parking area is rather narrow and located on both sides of the road, which can be dangerous – for example, when accompanying impulsive people with special needs who may suddenly run onto the road. The nature trail is very popular due to its roadside location and proximity to the city, and the parking lot is often crowded with cars, buses, or trucks.
People with mobility impairments cannot access the DC toilet. The hiking trail includes many steps with metal grates, which most guide dogs for the blind refuse to step on. Therefore, completing the entire trail with a guide dog is problematic, depending on the dog. One option (if accompanied) is to let the dog take natural slopes while the person uses the stairs, or, if the slopes allow, to follow forest paths.
There is no information available for blind visitors in braille, via QR codes, or other accessible formats.
About half of the trail, up to the bog pool, is wider and the boardwalk has low railings. The further section of the trail, from the bog pool to the tower and from the tower back to the parking lot, has no railings. Resting areas are relatively frequent – approximately every 100 metres there are places to stop, with educational and information boards.
At the base of the tower, there is a chaotic terrace of steps without railings or markings. While it is a pleasant place for most visitors to relax or have a picnic, it is difficult to understand and uncomfortable to use for people with disabilities.
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Location:
Rannametsa, 86016 Pärnu maakond
Phone:
+372 505 8242
Type of trail:
Round (in and back)
Trail cover:
Wooden boardwalk
Distance:
2.2 km
In June 2023, the reconstrucion of the nature trail and the observation tower was completed.
The 2.2 km long trail is circular, completely covered with a boardwalk. The trail leads to the sandy dunes covered with pine trees, and reaches Tornimäe, where there is a 21.57-meter-high observation tower. The tower offers a magnificent view of the Häädemeeeste coastal meadow and Pärnu Bay on one side, and the Tolkuse bog on the other. From Tornimäe, the trail descends to Tolkuse bog. The boardwalk leads to the largest pool in the bog. From the bog, the trail returns to the starting point.
PS! Back and forth from the parking lot to the bog pool is the trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Description
There is a small obstacle when accessing the ramp from the asphalt to the hiking trail, especially if visiting without an assistant. In addition, there are no designated accessible parking spaces. The parking area is rather narrow and located on both sides of the road, which can be dangerous – for example, when accompanying impulsive people with special needs who may suddenly run onto the road. The nature trail is very popular due to its roadside location and proximity to the city, and the parking lot is often crowded with cars, buses, or trucks.
People with mobility impairments cannot access the DC toilet. The hiking trail includes many steps with metal grates, which most guide dogs for the blind refuse to step on. Therefore, completing the entire trail with a guide dog is problematic, depending on the dog. One option (if accompanied) is to let the dog take natural slopes while the person uses the stairs, or, if the slopes allow, to follow forest paths.
There is no information available for blind visitors in braille, via QR codes, or other accessible formats.
About half of the trail, up to the bog pool, is wider and the boardwalk has low railings. The further section of the trail, from the bog pool to the tower and from the tower back to the parking lot, has no railings. Resting areas are relatively frequent – approximately every 100 metres there are places to stop, with educational and information boards.
At the base of the tower, there is a chaotic terrace of steps without railings or markings. While it is a pleasant place for most visitors to relax or have a picnic, it is difficult to understand and uncomfortable to use for people with disabilities.
Accessibility
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9 Photos
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