Ilumetsa rest stop (Meteorite Craters)
Võru County, Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Ilumetsa recreation site is situated near meteorite craters.
There is a tourist information cabin, boardwalk, parking area and dry toilet at the recreation site. Camping with tents is not allowed. The site leads to a fascinating walk to the largest meteorite crater here, called Põrguhaud or “Grave of hell”. Wheelchair accessibility.
There is a tourist information cabin, boardwalk, parking area and dry toilet at the recreation site. Camping with tents is not allowed. The site leads to a fascinating walk to the largest meteorite crater here, called Põrguhaud or “Grave of hell”. Wheelchair accessibility.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
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info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Rest Stop |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 4 to 5 cars. |
| Amenities | Information cabin, boardwalk, parking area and dry toilet. |
| Sights | Ilumetsa meteorite craters |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Location | Võru municipality, Võru County. Object no 14 on the recreation area map. |
| Driving directions | Drive from Põlva towards Värska to the Ilumetsa railway station. Turn right before the railway crossing (the sign “Ilumetsa meteoriidikraatrid”), drive 0.5 km and arrive at the site. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 57.957127 longitude: 27.406476 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6429079 y: 701590 |
