RMK Rannajõe Observation Platform
Nature trails, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Partly accessible
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Description:
The Rannajõe Observation Platform offers a broad view of the floodplain, which is particularly captivating in spring when it is flooded. Thousands of geese, swans and dabbling ducks, in the summer several species of waders, warbles, corn crakes and many others nest in the floodplain. Moose and roe deer wander around.
A 110 cm wide wooden path (with handrail on one side) leading to the 6 m observation platform is suitable for people in wheelchairs as well. But assistance is required to access the tower in a wheelchair because of the steep incline up to 32%. At the beginning of the boardwalk, there is an information board about the water meadow. Parking is possible on the side of the road, no marked parking spaces on the site. The road is off the busy motorway and normally has no traffic.
Accessibility
Facilities
The nearest toilet for persons with disabilities – Haapsalu Tourist Information Centre or Paralepa beach.
Parking – roadside (6 cars or 1 tour bus). How to get there: Drive 20 km on Haapsalu–Laiküla road (Road no. 31), turn right immediately after the Martna junction, drive 700 m along the narrow gravel road and arrive at the boardwalk (100 m) leading to the observation tower. When approaching from the Laiküla village, it is more practical to take the Haapsalu–Laiküla road and turn left immediately after the Rannamõisa bus stop (sign to Rannajõe observation tower), drive 400 m and arrive at the boardwalk leading to the observation tower.
Rules to follow
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Location:
Matsalu National Park, Lääne county
Suggested starting point:
Parking space at the side of the Koplimetsa road
GPS coordinates:
Lat:58.81697, Lon:23.78124
Hiking time:
10 min (one direction)
Distance:
0,15 km (one direction)
Marking:
Not marked, but can easily follow the trail
Trail surface:
Wooden boardwalk (average width 100-110 cm)
Type:
Out-and-back
Getting there:
With a car
Trail administrator:
Matsalu National Park
T: +372 5138783
T: +372 4724236
E: info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Info:
State Forest Management Centre (RMK), Matsalu National Park
T: +372 5138783
T: +372 4724236
E: info.matsalu@rmk.ee
www.loodusegakoos.ee
RMK mobile app: loodusegakoos
Closest shops, gas stations:
Haapsalu
Slope:
Three inclines between 27–32% lead to the 6 m high observation tower
Listen to trail audio
Watch the trail video:
Description:
The Rannajõe Observation Platform offers a broad view of the floodplain, which is particularly captivating in spring when it is flooded. Thousands of geese, swans and dabbling ducks, in the summer several species of waders, warbles, corn crakes and many others nest in the floodplain. Moose and roe deer wander around.
A 110 cm wide wooden path (with handrail on one side) leading to the 6 m observation platform is suitable for people in wheelchairs as well. But assistance is required to access the tower in a wheelchair because of the steep incline up to 32%. At the beginning of the boardwalk, there is an information board about the water meadow. Parking is possible on the side of the road, no marked parking spaces on the site. The road is off the busy motorway and normally has no traffic.
Accessibility
Facilities
The nearest toilet for persons with disabilities – Haapsalu Tourist Information Centre or Paralepa beach.
Parking – roadside (6 cars or 1 tour bus). How to get there: Drive 20 km on Haapsalu–Laiküla road (Road no. 31), turn right immediately after the Martna junction, drive 700 m along the narrow gravel road and arrive at the boardwalk (100 m) leading to the observation tower. When approaching from the Laiküla village, it is more practical to take the Haapsalu–Laiküla road and turn left immediately after the Rannamõisa bus stop (sign to Rannajõe observation tower), drive 400 m and arrive at the boardwalk leading to the observation tower.
Rules to follow
Download the GPX of the trail
In order to open the GPX file with the trail route on a mobile phone or computer, please install one of the hiking apps or maps, e.g., Wikiloc, Outdooractive, ViewRanger, OS Maps or any other GPX file reading programme or application.
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