Majakivi boulder, Estonia

Estonia's natural charm rests primarily on three pillars – cliffs, waterfalls, and giant boulders. Lahemaa National Park is particularly rich in giant boulders. The Majakivi boulder site is reached by a

MAIN FACTS
LOCATION	Lahemaa National park, Estonia
HEIGHT	7 metres
VOLUME	584 M3
PERIMETER	32 M
RATING (8,47/10)

forest trail approximately one and a half kilometers long. At the trail's start, seemingly designed to "tease" those accustomed to much smaller boulders, stands another rock, Elu Kivil. One might think they've already arrived at the main attraction. However, the true colossus lies much deeper in the forest, and the moment its mighty silhouette begins to emerge between the tree trunks is mesmerizing.

It's the third largest boulder in Estonia and all of the Baltic states. "Majakivi" doesn't translate to an Indonesian native or an exotic fruit but rather to "home stone," and it is indeed the size of a respectable two-story house. Specially constructed stairs lead to the top of the boulder, and standing on the giant’s back, you're already midway up the height of the surrounding pines, which here, due to the partially marshy soil, are smaller than usual.