This habitat type includes Devonian sandstone outcrops on the steep embankments of the ancient valleys in Southern and South-Eastern Estonia on the banks of the Ahja, Võhandu, and Piusa rivers, as well as in Kallaste on the shore of Lake Peipsi. Sandstone outcrops can also be found on the North Estonian cliffed coast or klint, where the Ordovician sandstone deposits can be seen.
Includes the habitat type 4112 (sandstone vegetation site type) according to Paal.
Habitat group
Rocky habitats and caves
Habitat status
Natura 2000 habitat