Description

Soontaga hiking trail (2.9 km)

Valga County, Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area

The hiking trail introduces typical South-Estonian mixed forests, plants and the flooded meadows of the Väike-Emajõgi River.

Phone	+372 676 7122
E-mail	info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Type of object	Hiking trail
Parking facilities	Parking for 20 cars at Soontaga campsite, where the trail starts and ends.
Amenities	Information boards, indication, two bridges
Camping facilities	In the Soontaga campsite for 50 tents (for 4).
Outdoor fireplace	3 outdoor fireplaces.
Berries and mushrooms	Mushrooms
Additional information	The trail is not kept clear of snow. Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions	The trail is situated in the Soontaga Nature Reserve, information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).

Location	On the shore of Lake Saeveski, in Tõrva municipality, Valga County. Object no 41 on the recreation area map.
Driving directions	Soontaga hiking trail starts at Soontaga campsite. On Võru–Kuigatsi–Tõrva road, 3 km from the Jõhvi–Tartu–Valga road junction, turn right onto the small gravel road (follow the sign “RMK Soontaga telkimisala”), drive about 3 km and turn left (sign “RMK Soontaga telkimisala”). After about 1 km you’ll arrive at the campsite, where the hiking trail starts.
Geographic coordinates	Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.021916 longitude: 26.067585
	L-EST 97 x: 6433059 y: 622168