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Käsmu Boulder Walk

The smallest of the four peninsulas in Lahemaa, Käsmu
boasts the most impressive chain of boulders. These form
a formidable outcrop in the shallow waters, creating a
dramatic coastline. Old Jüri, the tallest boulder at 5.5 m
(18 ft), lies just off the northwest tip. Starting from Käsmu
village, a path leads along the coast to the northwest tip
of the peninsula before turning back towards the village
through dense forest. There are clearly marked hiking Cosy wooden cottage snuggled in the heart
trails and a cycling route. of Käsmu village

Saartneem
Island
Gulf of Finland
Eru Bay
Käsmu
Bay
2 Saartneem
A path leads from
3 Scenic Views Käsmu village to the
One of the most northwest tip of the
stunning routes in the peninsula, where a
park, this path follows chain of erratic boulders
the whole length of stretches out to the
the coast. Käsmu island of Saartneem.
Peninsula

4 Cycle Route
The scenic bicycle route
is about 14 km (9 miles) Lake Võsu
long and is marked with Käsmu
blue ribbons.

1 Käsmu Village
Key Käsmu village is one of
the most popular resorts
Walk route in Lahemaa. With plenty
Bicycle route of B&B accom modation,
it is an ideal base for
Other road
exploring the Käsmu
Peninsula as a whole,
as well as the other
regions of Lahemaa.
Tips for Walkers
Starting point: Käsmu village.
Length: 11 km (7 miles).
Walking trails: An 11-km (7-mile)
long path marked with red
ribbons leads north of Käsmu 5 Erratic Boulders
village from Old Jüri. A shorter The Stone Plantation on the
walk is the path west of Käsmu trail west of Käsmu village has
village, which leads through the a bizarre expanse of boulders. 0 km 1
Stone Plantation. These attract a large number
of visitors to the area. 0 miles 1
For keys to symbols see back flap

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