Aluoja Falls Explained

Aluoja Falls
Location:Pühajõe, Toila Parish, Ida-Viru County, Estonia
Height:5.8m (19feet)
Width:5–
Number Drops:5

Aluoja Falls (Estonian: Aluoja joastik or Estonian: Aluoja juga) is a waterfall in northern Estonia. It is located in the village of Pühajõe in Toila Parish, Ida-Viru County.[1]

Aluoja Falls is located on Mägara Creek. Before descending into the Pühajõgi Valley, Mägara Creek forms Aluoja Canyon, which is about 700m (2,300feet) long and about 10m (30feet) deep. The waterfall consists of five large steps, the heights of which are 1.4m (04.6feet), 0.7m (02.3feet), 1.9m (06.2feet), 1.3m (04.3feet), and 0.5m (01.6feet) from top to bottom. At the falls, the width of the water is 5mto10mm (16feetto30feetm).[2] The ledge of Aluoja Falls is protected as a natural monument.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Arold . Ivar . Eesti maastikud . 2005 . TÜK . Tartu . 248.
  2. News: Aluoja joastik Ida-Virumaal tervitab kevadet võimsa veemänguga . November 27, 2023 . Põhjarannik . March 19, 2019.
  3. Web site: Aluoja joa astang . Keskonnaportaal . Keskkonnaagentuur . November 27, 2023 . Tallinn.