Luhike jalg and Pikk jalg

For a long time there were only two ways to get from Toompea to the Lower Town – on foot down a steep slope called Luhike jalg(Short leg) where steps have been built by today or by horse along slightly gentler route, Pikk jalg( Long Leg), the street descending immediately beneath Toompea’s bluff. Originally there was a simple gate at the bottom of Luhike jalg, but in the mid-15th century a mighty gate tower with a strong door was built at the upper end of the street.