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Valaste Falls

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Valaste Falls
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LocationIda-Viru County, Estonia
Coordinates59°26′38″N 27°20′07″E / 59.443889°N 27.335278°E / 59.443889; 27.335278
TypePlunge
Elevation42 metres
Total height30 metres (98 ft)
Number of drops1

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.[citation needed] A new staircase with platforms and walkways to the shore of the Gulf of Finland was built and opened to the public in 2018.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ "North Estonian Klint Regional Site". Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  2. ^ "Ida-Virumaa Online - Valaste waterfall". Retrieved 2009-06-17.
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