Meteorite crater - Illumetsa kraatrite matkarada

This short but interesting walk brings you to an actual meteorite crater called Põrguhaud or “Grave of hell". On the way learn about some local stories and beliefs illustrated by carved wood.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.59 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 26 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 220 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 190 ft

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Description of the walk

Start : Layby and wooden sculpture. latitude: 57.957413 longitude: 27.406111

(S/E) From the layby, walk towards the wooden carved arch where the walk starts. The path is straightforward into the woodland. Keep walking bearing North-West.

After 150m or so, you will go past a wooden cabin which you can enter to learn more about the crater you are going to visit. On the way you walk onto boardwalks and eventually reach some steps before seeing the actual crater.

(1) Go around the crater either way (left or right). You can also go down into the crater if it is not too wet. Then when you finished enjoying the area, return using the same way back to the car. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 194 ft - Layby and wooden sculpture
  2. 1 : mi 0.26 - alt. 213 ft - Meteorite crater
  3. S/E : mi 0.59 - alt. 190 ft - Layby and wooden sculpture

Notes

Transport : Layby at the trailhead for 4 - 5 cars.

Facilities : Dry toilets available opposite the trailhead

Terrain : Wheelchair accessible. Be careful the boardwalk is slippery when wet.

Note : "Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy"

Worth a visit

  • Tourist information cabin.
  • Meteorite crater called Põrguhaud or “Grave of hell"

Find more information at RMK website here.

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