Aluoja observation platform
Ida-Viru County, Northern Shore of Lake Peipus Recreation Area
The view platforms are right next to the Aluoja cascade, giving a powerful spectacle. The cascade gets its waters from the Mägara stream. Before falling to the Pühajõe river valley, the Mägara stream forms a canyon that is about 700 m long and about 10 m deep (Aluoja canyon). The cascade includes five bigger stages.
| Phone | +372 5681 5722 |
| info.alutaguse@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities | Parking
for about 10 cars |
| Amenities | Observation
platform |
| Sights | Aluoja
waterfall |
| Additional information | The
waterfall feeds from the Mägara stream. Before it descends to the Pühajõgi
River valley, the Mägara stream forms a ravine, about 700 m long and 10 m deep.
The water falls over five major terraces, which heights, counting downwards
along the course of the stream, are 1.4 m, 0.8 m, 1.8 m, 1.4 m, and 0.5 m,
respectively. The width of the waterfalls over the terraces are 5 to 10 m. Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy |
| Restrictions | According
to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited
outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites. |
| Location | Pühajõe
village, Toila municipality |
| Driving directions | Drive
along Tallinn–Narva road, turn to Toila. Drive 4.5 km and turn right (sign to
Aluoja). Drive another 1.5 km to the parking area, where you can leave your
car. Walk 100 m to the observation platform. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.4029722 longitude: 27.5322806 |
| L-EST 97 x: 700551.9 y: 6590286 |
