Riksu – Lake, Coastal Landscapes and Protected Areas
Accommodation in Riksu
Riksu is of particular interest to travellers because of its lake and coastal area. The natural lake Riksu laht, the Riksu jõgi, various coastal landforms and two different protected areas give the place several clearly distinguishable nature-related themes.
Key facts about Riksu
Riksu includes the natural lake Riksu laht, the coastal protection area Riksu ranniku hoiuala and the Natura bird protection area Riksu ranniku linnuala. Sepa-Jõe Turismitalu is located in Riksu küla.
What is part of Riksu’s water area?
Riksu laht is a natural lake that is open to public use. The name Riksu järv refers to the same lake and not to an additional body of water. The Riksu jõgi flows through Riksu laht. Thus, the water area includes a lake and a river that are in a direct geographical relationship, while remaining distinct natural features.
For classifying the location, the lake must therefore be distinguished from the river: public use refers to Riksu laht, while the Riksu jõgi is a flowing body of water that runs through the lake.
Which landscapes does Riksu ranniku hoiuala include?
Riksu ranniku hoiuala is a protected area of the “hoiuala” type. It includes 459.4 hectares of land and 50.5 hectares of inland water. The two figures describe different areas within this protected area and do not represent a single uniform type of area.
The protected landscape forms include coastal lagoons, coastal meadows, sandy beaches, fixed coastal dunes and juniper scrub. The area therefore includes both water-dominated zones and open, sandy and vegetated coastal sections.
The habitats mentioned differ significantly in character: coastal lagoons and inland waters shape the aquatic area, while sandy beaches and fixed dunes define the sandy part of the coast. Coastal meadows and juniper scrub complement this range with open and vegetated areas.
What should be distinguished regarding bird protection?
The protected area Riksu ranniku hoiuala protects habitats of designated bird species and migratory bird species. In addition, Riksu ranniku linnuala is designated as a Natura bird protection area. In this protected area, bird species and their habitats are the focus.
Riksu ranniku hoiuala and Riksu ranniku linnuala are separate protected areas. Their respective area figures each belong to the protected area to which they refer and are not added together to form a combined total area.
Where is the accommodation located?
This does not allow any direct conclusion that it is located on Riksu laht, on the Riksu jõgi or in one of the protected areas.
FAQ
What inland water area does Riksu ranniku linnuala have?
The Natura bird protection area includes 50.49 hectares of inland water.
What land area does Riksu ranniku linnuala have?
The Natura bird protection area includes 466.05 hectares of land.
Does Sepa-Jõe Turismitalu have a sauna, garden and Wi-Fi?
Yes. Sepa-Jõe Turismitalu has a sauna, a garden and free Wi-Fi.
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