Pikk jalg (long-leg) is a steep narrow road which was once the only way into the fortress. It runs (or rather staggers) from Pikk in the lower town right up to Lossi plats and the Nevsky cathedral. A couple of cafes in the old houses along Pikk jalg offer excellent views and genuine ambience, as well as plenty of caffeine to help you up the hill. The gate tower at the end dates from around 1380.