Valaste Falls

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 Jõhvi 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.

LocationIda-Viru County, Estonia

Coordinates59.443889°N 27.335278°E / 59.443889; 27.335278

TypePlunge

Elevation42 metres

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Valaste Falls
Interactive map of Valaste Falls
Location	Ida-Viru County, Estonia
Coordinates	59.443889°N 27.335278°E / 59.443889; 27.335278
Type	Plunge
Elevation	42 metres
Total height	30 metres (98 ft)
Number of drops	1

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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]}