Tilleoru hiking trail (4,3 km)
Põlva county, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Dear visitor!
THE TILLEORU TRAIL ROUTE HAVE CHANGED. Please check the map at the beginning of the trail and follow the directional signage in nature.
• Be cautious in spruce forests affected by bark beetles – avoid the trail during strong winds, as damaged trees are at risk of breaking.
• If you notice any obstacles (fallen trees, etc.) on RMK sites or access roads, please report them by email to loodusegakoos@rmk.ee
THE TILLEORU TRAIL ROUTE HAVE CHANGED. Please check the map at the beginning of the trail and follow the directional signage in nature.
• Be cautious in spruce forests affected by bark beetles – avoid the trail during strong winds, as damaged trees are at risk of breaking.
• If you notice any obstacles (fallen trees, etc.) on RMK sites or access roads, please report them by email to loodusegakoos@rmk.ee
The loop hiking trail begins near the Ahja River bridge on the old Tartu-Võru highway and runs along the river's left bank, through the floodplain and forests, up to the Merioone spring. From there, stairs lead up the valley slope, and the trail continues along a forest path until it loops back.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
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info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Hiking trail |
| Parking facilities | Roadside parking. |
| Amenities | Information boards on the trail, boardwalk, bridges, stairs, 2 rest stops. |
| Sights | Primeval valley of the Ahja river, Merioone sandstone outcrop and spring, magnificent ancient trees |
| Additional information |
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| Restrictions | The trail is situated in Tilleoru Landscape Protection Area,
information about restrictions
can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee). |
| Location | In Tilleoru Landscape Protection Area, Varbuse village, Kanepi municipality, Põlva County. Object no 37 on the recreation area map. |
| Driving directions | Drive along the Põlva-Reola highway towards Põlva, passing the Ihamaru crossroads. Continue about 5.6 km past the crossroads and the Road Museum. You can park your car on the right side of the road near the Postitee and Tilleoru Nature Reserve signboard. The trail starts on the left side of the road, next to the trail information board. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.013982 longitude: 26.920035 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6434048.5 y: 672547.7 |
