Toompea Hill (Domberg) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral loop from Tallinn

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Toompea Hill (Domberg) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral loop from Tallinn

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Toompea Hill (Domberg) – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral loop from Tallinn

02:44

10.3km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.41 km

Town Hall Square, Tallinn

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As a central square in the Old Town, the Rathausplatz still plays an important role - in summer the square fills with outdoor cafés, the old town days and the …

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3.45 km

The Three Sisters, Tallinn

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The three late Gothic trading houses probably date from the 15th century. According to tradition, she is said to have built a merchant for his three daughters. Later, the stately …

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3.53 km

Fat Margaret Tower (Paks Margareeta), Tallinn

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The Fat Margaret (Estonian Paks Margareeta) is a defense tower of the Revaler city fortification in the Estonian capital Tallinn (Reval).
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4.28 km

Viru Gate

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2 large 14th-century ivy-covered watchtowers at the entrance to Tallinn's Old Town.

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5.48 km

Toompea Hill (Domberg)

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Where to start here, you spend hours here and still don't see everything.

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5.48 km

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in 1895. A Luther memorial was originally planned for the location on Toompea, but the Russian authorities prohibited it from being erected, so today the Russian Orthodox Cathedral stands here.

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5.58 km

Toompea Castle (Estonian Parliament)

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Toompea Castle was built on the sunken foundations of the east wing of the Toompea Fortress built from the 13th to the 14th century. The castle with its late Baroque …

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7.38 km

Historic Merchant Houses in Tallinn's Old Town

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A lively city, there is much to discover here, you can almost breathe the history.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

2.61 km

1.38 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

1.80 km

779 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

10°C

6°C

24 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 21, 2024,🇪🇪 durch Tallinns schöne Altstadt

Tallinn is known for its idyllic old town with medieval churches, impressive sights and a beautiful city wall.
We strolled through the alleys and around them. This way you can learn a lot about the city's eventful history and lively culture.
Simply wonderful if you have a little time 👍🏼

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May 27, 2024,tallinn Tour 2 altstadt

The old town is only paved with cobblestones and is partly hilly. Good footwear is recommended.
Lots of restaurants, cafes and small shops.
The church tower viewing point costs between €3 and €5. There are 253 steps in total. You need to be in good shape. Not suitable for people with heart problems or fear of heights. I wouldn't take …

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September 1, 2023,Wanderung in der Altstadt von Tallinn

Beautiful old town, a lot of things have been very well restored. As the former Hanseatic city of Reval, the prosperity of the merchants and guild people is also evident here. A worthwhile excursion into the past, which is supported by information boards on the individual buildings.

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August 8, 2023,🚐🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 Baltikum-Tag 21-1: Tallin (EST) ~ Ein Tag im Mittelalter ... und jede Menge Türen

For the 320 km long drive from Riga along the coast to Tallinn you need a good 5 hours, and if you try to buy a power cable suitable for camping on the way so that the on-board battery does not run empty again, then even longer (you didn’t get one 😕) . And if you make a stopover in …

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