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| Valaste Falls | |
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| Location | Ida-Viru County, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°26′38″N27°20′07″E / 59.443889°N 27.335278°E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Elevation | 42 metres |
| Total height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
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.
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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 ]
