Estonian Road's 'Swiss Boot' Detour: 12 km for 2.5 km
A peculiar geographical quirk in the Baltic region has resulted in a 12 km detour for a 2.5 km road connecting Estonian bus stops Lutepae and Sesniki. Known as the 'Swiss boot', this road runs through Russian territory for 900 meters, a decision made by authorities during border agreements between Estonia and Russia.
The Swiss boot is a result of territorial division, with the road initially intended to connect two Estonian bus stops directly. However, due to border agreements, a 900-meter stretch of this road now lies within Russian territory. This has led to a significant detour, with the original 2.5 km journey now stretching to 12 km. The decision to route the road through Russian territory was made by the authorities involved in the border agreements between Estonia and Russia.
The Swiss boot, a quirk of Baltic geography, has created a 12 km detour for a 2.5 km road between Estonian bus stops. This situation is a result of territorial division and border agreements between Estonia and Russia.
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