| Valaste Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ida-Viru County, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°26′38″N 27°20′07″E / 59.443889°N 27.335278°E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Elevation | 42 metres |
| Total height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
Valaste Falls (Estonian: Valaste juga) is the highest waterfall in Estonia and neighboring regions (30.5 meters or 100 feet).[1] It is located between Ontika and Valaste in Toila Parish of Ida-Viru County and is formed by Valaste Creek (Estonian: Valaste oja) as it flows over the Baltic Klint not far from the shore of the Gulf of Finland. It is a popular tourist attraction, with its spray freezing up in winter.
The site has a parking lot, some explanatory signs, and a trail using a double spiral staircase to reach the bottom of the cliff. Opposite the waterfall, a viewing platform has been built, and this offers views of the falls.[2]
The platform was taken out of service and the stairs to it were closed in 2013. A new staircase with platforms and walkways to the shore of the Gulf of Finland was built and opened to the public in 2018.
Gallery
In winter
Valaste Falls in winter
Broken Platform
References
- ↑ "North Estonian Klint Regional Site". Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ↑ "Ida-Virumaa Online - Valaste waterfall". Retrieved 2009-06-17.
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