Harku forest nature trail (8 km)
Harju County, Surroundings of Tallinn Recreation Area
NB! Conditions in nature are often difficult in winter. Depending on the weather, both the maintenance of visiting objects and the supply of firewood can be disrupted, access can be difficult.
The trail introduces the
dunes of Harku, different types of forest and mires, and Harku Manor with its
species-rich manor park. The trail descriptions were prepared by Martin
Suuroja.
| 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 | At the start of the
trail there is an information board with a map and general information. There
are 13 points of interest along the trail. It may take 3-5 hours to walk the
trail. It is a loop trail, i.e. returns to its starting point, but it can also
be taken in sections, e.g. up to Harku Manor. |
| 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).
|
| Location | Tähetorni street, on the
outskirts of the city of Tallinn, Harku municipality Object no 5 on recreation area map |
| 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 |
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