Baltic Sea, Waterfalls, Bogs, Erratics – Estonia

Wild coast of the Baltic Sea! Cape Pakri has a unique coastal cliff — 75 foot height. One of the few places in Europe with bare Paleozoic strata, also with tallest lighthouse in Estonia.  Not important details — just enjoy!!!
Keila Joa Falls are about 20 feet in height. Notice the variants in the color of the water and the reflections of the trees. Beautiful.
A board walk through a bog is the way to go! This is Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park on a picture perfect day. A bog is a type of mire… think quagmire… that forms peat, of course there are other more scientific characteristics as well.
Pinch me – the most photographed tree today with the reflections — ha! birds love to migrate through this area – we saw a field of cranes on our drive. Lahemaa National Park Viru Bog
The magnificent Jagala Waterfall. This is largest in Estonia at 26 foot height but also the most water.
Equally enjoyable were the Treppoja Cascades. The forests are so peaceful and tranquil with the music of the water movement. Check out the music of Arvo Pärt, who has a museum center near here.
Kasmu Beach was our favorite in Lahemaa National Park. Can you believe the size of this erratic boulder? All these rocks were left by the Weichsel Glaciation that covered the entire Nordic Baltic area 12,400 years ago. The ice piled the rocks up when it melted and retreated, the sea washed away the smaller rocks and sand.
We hiked to the Majakivi Erratic Boulder, which is the 3rd largest in Estonia. It has a ladder to climb on top. A nice spot for a picnic lunch!  Lahemaa National Park
All sorts of erratics! Ha. Over 1600 erratic have been documented with some in large fields such as this.
Or maybe Pohja Eesti Beach was our favorite! We could not believe how calm the sea was. Notice the fisherman in the water on the right.
Or maybe Mereranna Beach was our favorite? Certainly the most photographed by us as the colors were stunning.
Looking into the sun highlighted the wave patterns in the sand as well as the reflections. Very special to spend several days exploring outside of Tallinn. Lahemaa National Park Mereranna Beach.

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