Kostivere Karst Area

The Kostivere Karst Area is a limestone natural landscape near the small town of Kostivere, Harju County. Here the Jõelähtme River disappears underground, and above the dry riverbed you can see the cracks, hollows and smooth limestone surfaces typical of karst. During the spring floods the same spot may be covered with water, so the landscape looks noticeably different in different seasons. The area suits a short walk east of Tallinn; an information board at the Rebala centre helps make sense of what you see. When walking on the limestone, consider the weather, wet surfaces and the protected natural habitat.