DAY 48

Rohuküla – Haapsalu – Uuemõisa The Most Popular Resort in - Haapsalu

A multifarious section of the Baltic Coastal Hiking Route. The first three kilometres of the itinerary go along the former Haapsalu – Rohuküla broad-gauge railway line, takes you on a stroll along Haapsalu Bay through Pullapää cape, crosses coastal forests, which contain health trails, and continues via coastal promenades and small streets around Haapsalu Town. After crossing a small wetland beyond the town, this section of the trail ends in the beautiful Uuemõisa Park.

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22 km Roads covered in asphalt and The town bus connecting gravel, former broad-gauge Haapsalu and Rohuküla runs railway line, forest roads > 11 times per day, there 7–9 h and trails, overgrown coastal is constant traffic between trails. Haapsalu and Uuemõisa Rohuküla Port, paid (timetable: www.peatus.ee, Medium www.tpilet.ee). Uuemõisa, nearby None. The itinerary can be shortened by 6-7 km by not going to Rohuküla – Pullapää – Cape Pullapää, but instead Be careful when walking along Haapsalu – Uuemõisa continuing the hike along the small country and village the former railway line up to roads, as well as along the Haapsalu railway station. It is motor road and ensure safety. worth devoting at least half a Pedestrian sidewalks and day to visiting the town. coastal promenades have to be used in the town.

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WORTH SEEING! 7 kivi. A cultural SERVICES heritage object and the place where Ungru lossi varemed. Accommodations 1 Czar Peter I had a small accident One of the most impressive Neo-baroque 1. Holiday home Jaagurahu Puhkemaja, when his carriage brushed against this style buildings in Estonia was never T: +372 53486445; stone in 1715 after a visit to Ungru. finished. GPS: 58.920446, 23.450785 GPS: 58.932014, 23.501463 GPS: 58.917458, 23.483490 2. Spa villas Hapsal Spa Villad, T: +372 53486445; Haapsalu lennuväli. An airfield 8 GPS: 58.920446, 23.450785 2 Raudteejaam. The proud station building, built by the Soviet army. 3. Holiday centre Pullapää puhkekeskus, constructed at the beginning of the 20th GPS: 58.916439, 23.508159 NB! You must T: +372 53285093; century, museum and outdoor exhibition. get a pass in advance to visit the airfield GPS: 58.877778, 23.467500 T: +372 4734574; territory: 17 Lahe, Haapsalu, working Haapsalu provides accommodation in GPS: 58.938285, 23.532339 hours: M.–F., 8 am – 17 pm. various price categories and levels: www.visithaapsalu.com GPS: 58.94819, 23.528694 9 Rannarootsi Muuseum. Introduces you to the coastline Pullapää neem. Catering 3 populated by Swedes and their history in A place for swimming and a rest area. Haapsalu provides catering places in Estonia. T: +372 55623993; GPS: 58.944452, 23.452455 various price categories and levels: GPS: 58.955719, 23.528168 www.visithaapsalu.com 4 A commemorative Sign to Czar Alexander III. The Czar frequently vacationed 10 Tchaikovsky’s Bench. A commemorative Shops at Pullapää beach with his family. bench for the composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky Haapsalu GPS: 58.941303, 23.454909 who vacationed in Haapsalu in 1867. GPS: 58.952628, 23.532773 Public transport Bus traffic Rohuküla–Haapsalu: 5 Pullapää pank. Several meters long and 3 to 4 m 11 Haapsalu Promenade and resort approximately 11x a day. high. The precipice is situated inland, hall. The centre of the health resort with a historical promenade passing Rest areas approximately 1 km from the current 1. Pullapää cape, coastline. several monuments and attractions. GPS: 58.950324, 23.537480 GPS: 58.94419, 23.45266 GPS: 58.932222, 23.449722 2. Pullapää, GPS: 58.97647, 23.46427 6 Paralepa tuletornid. 12 Haapsalu Old Town, Bishop’s castle and The lower (58.934007, 23.482814) and Dome Church. An Old town from the 13th TOURIST INFORMATION upper (58.927698, 23.489201) lighthouse century. T: +372 5184664; are located 802 m from each other. GPS: 58.947117, 23.539126 Haapsalu Tourism Information Centre, Haapsalu, 15 Karja, www.visithaapsalu.com, T: +372 4733248; GPS: 58.946638, 23.536323

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