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Tall Hermann Tower

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Location: Harju, Estonia

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1. Tallinn Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Tallinn) loop from Juhkentali

11.1km

02:56

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Tallinn) – Toompea Hill (Domberg) loop from Ülemiste

15.6km

04:02

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Toompea Hill (Domberg) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Tallinn) loop from Tõnismäe

4.44km

01:11

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wanderhase🐰

June 29, 2025

The Long Hermann was built as a tall and slender watchtower between 1360 and 1370. It was expanded in the 16th century to its current height of 45.6 m. Its spire is 95 m above sea level. According to medieval tradition, the sturdy tower was called "Hermann."
The tower consists of ten floors and an observation deck. A steep stone staircase with 215 steps leads to it.

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Dr. G.

March 27, 2022

Pikk (The Tall) Hermann is one of 4 former medieval corner towers of the castle on Toompea.

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David Howells

August 2, 2022

Day 4. A zig zag 250km drive from Saaremaa Island to Haapsalu castle first on the NW Estonian coastline and then onwards to Tallin. The historic centre of Tallin is UNESCO rated and justifiably so. Toompea castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are simply stunning as is the rest of the town. The weather was a nice spring like 22c today too so everything looked great.

Isi-Sicilia

January 7, 2025

Tall Hermann is the defensive tower at the southwest corner of the castle on Toompea Hill, which was probably built in 1371. The tower acquired its current height (45.6 m) and shape at the end of the 15th century.
Good to know: The flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. An exception is June 23 and 24, when Victory Day and St. John's Day are celebrated in Estonia.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Harju, Estonia

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1. Tallinn Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Tallinn) loop from Juhkentali

2. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Tallinn) – Toompea Hill (Domberg) loop from Ülemiste

3. Toompea Hill (Domberg) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Tallinn) loop from Tõnismäe

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