Muraste Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Harku Rural Municipality, Estonia
Muraste Nature Reserve is a protected area on Estonia's northern coast covering around 141 hectares with various habitat types and native wildlife. The landscape combines forest, wetland, and coastal zones that support different plant and animal communities.
The area received protected status in 2005 to safeguard valuable habitats and local species populations. This designation followed Estonian environmental legislation aimed at preserving coastal biodiversity.
The reserve functions as an educational center where researchers and students examine Estonian biodiversity through field studies and conservation programs.
The reserve offers marked trails connecting various viewing points where visitors can explore the landscape on foot. The best visiting time depends on which plants and animals you want to see, as the environment changes throughout the year.
The reserve contains specific geographical coordinates at 59°28′03″N and 24°26′45″E, contributing to Estonia's network of protected natural environments.
Location: Harku Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.46667,24.43333
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.
Tiskre, Tallinn
8.4 km
Türisalu Cliff
8.1 km
Vääna Manor
8.7 km
Muraste manor
1.2 km
Suurupi front Lighthouse
1.1 km
Rannamõisa Cliff
5.8 km
Վանա-Պյաելա դաստակերտ
3.6 km
Rannamõisa Church
4.9 km
Viti manor
4.2 km
Ranna Churchyard
4.9 km
Naissaar Church
9.8 km
Coast Guard Battery No. 4
7.8 km
Haven Kakumäe
9.8 km
Vääna Castle
8.7 km
Mustkivi
7.7 km
Kakumäe Cliff
7.7 km
Lesta boulder
10 km
Taari hiidrahn
4.5 km
Vismeistri manor
10.6 km
Coast Guard Battery No. 3
2.4 km
Rabakivi tamm
9.2 km
Suurupi rear Lighthouse
3 km
Mardi suured kalmed
1.7 km
Vääna Library
8.8 km
Vääna Sinkhole
9.4 km
Muraste manor house
1.2 km
Kakumäe Beach
8.2 km
Vääna manor house
8.7 kmReviews
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