Pärnu mole boardwalk
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 2.71 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 3 ft
- Max elevation
- 13 ft
- TrailRank
- 23
- Min elevation
- 13 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 95
- Uploaded
- December 26, 2020
- Recorded
- December 2020
near Loosi, Pärnumaa (Estonia nutome)
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Itinerary description
Pärnu has always been an important harbour. To prevent sand build-up in the mouth of the river, moles made of logs were built there in early 19th century, as ordered by merchants.
After they collapsed, more permanent stone moles and shore reinforcements were built, in addition to dredging the fairway. Local formers brought field stones for both moles from the surrounding area and the beaches of Kihnu Island. The construction work was completed in 1869.
The two-kilometre long moles have remained unchanged and become popular walking destinations for holidaymakers. The mole on the left bank of the river has become the symbol of Pärnu.
At the beginning of 2019, a new illuminated boardwalk was completed, starting at the Rannapark and winding along the Pärnu River. The half-kilometer-long light road built on the piles ends at a sandy beach near the mole and is accessible to wheelchair users. There are seating benches and bicycle racks on the trail. The new boardwalk quickly became a very popular walking spot for locals!
Photos: Orvika Reilend
After they collapsed, more permanent stone moles and shore reinforcements were built, in addition to dredging the fairway. Local formers brought field stones for both moles from the surrounding area and the beaches of Kihnu Island. The construction work was completed in 1869.
The two-kilometre long moles have remained unchanged and become popular walking destinations for holidaymakers. The mole on the left bank of the river has become the symbol of Pärnu.
At the beginning of 2019, a new illuminated boardwalk was completed, starting at the Rannapark and winding along the Pärnu River. The half-kilometer-long light road built on the piles ends at a sandy beach near the mole and is accessible to wheelchair users. There are seating benches and bicycle racks on the trail. The new boardwalk quickly became a very popular walking spot for locals!
Photos: Orvika Reilend
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