パルヌの天然記念物・トップ6

When you climb the platform, the world seems far away - only the wind rustles through the pines and the sun glitters on the needles. From up here you can feel the vastness of the land in a special way that is often hidden from you otherwise. The climb up to the dune itself is easy to manage, but it is worth coming here early in the morning or late afternoon to capture the warm light moods. The light changes the landscape and bathes the forests in soft shadows, which gives the whole thing an almost picturesque effect. The surrounding area is a mix of dense forests and sandy paths, which gives the walk a varied character. But be careful: in wet weather the paths can be slippery, so shoes with good grip are a good choice. If you are looking for peace and quiet and want to experience a little adventure away from the usual hiking trails, you will get your money's worth here.

On the wooden walkway through the moor, you feel a little like you are in another world. The landscape changes between damp moss areas, small ponds and low pine trees - a view that stretches far across the open area and reveals new details time and again. It is quiet here, almost silent, and only the wind that occasionally blows through the grass brings some movement to the scene. The path itself is easy to walk, but in some places you can feel slight bumps that give you the feeling of really being in the middle of nature. In cold temperatures, there are still a few remnants of snow on the ground, which gives the whole thing a special atmosphere. The wood creaks quietly under your feet and you quickly notice that the walkway here is not only a connection, but also a protection for the sensitive moor landscape. There are always opportunities to take a short break to enjoy the expanse or to look at the reflections in the water. From here you can also see the observation tower, which fits well into the landscape. It is worth a visit, because from up there you get a completely different view of the moor.

Allikukivi Cave is a place where you can experience nature in a special way. The entrance itself, an inconspicuous door in a grassy hill, has something mysterious about it. When you step through the narrow opening and descend the steps, you are surrounded by cool, moist air and the light quickly disappears behind you - a flashlight is definitely helpful here. Inside, the cave is winding and the walls are covered in a thin layer of moss that shimmers green in the light. The sandy floor and natural formations give the cave its very own character. The 33 meters that you can explore here give an impression of how small you can feel in the midst of nature. It is not the large passages or spectacular stalactite formations that impress, but the proximity to the earth, the roughness of the environment and the silence, which is only occasionally interrupted by a drop falling from somewhere on the ceiling. In the area there are also the Allikukivi springs, which give the cave its name and are a good place to incorporate into a hike. The protected nature around the cave ensures that you have an authentic nature experience off the beaten track. But be careful, when it is wet the stones inside the cave can be slippery - sturdy shoes are therefore recommended.

This is the second of two swimming pools. I think this one is the nicer one!

I actually wanted to try bathing in the moor here, but after weeks of nice weather, today was not bathing weather with cold wind and rain showers. But there were no mosquitoes around either!😁

A wonderful, quiet place to cool off in the mud bath

One of two pools on this route. When we were there, we saw few people, and both pools felt very private (especially compared to the Viru bog route in Lahemaa National Park) :)

This first pool area is accessible by wheel chair/pram. When we were there, we saw few people, and both pools felt very private (especially compared to the Viru bog route in Lahemaa National Park) :)