Lõhavere campfire sites
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area
The campfire sites and their surrounds are perfect both for a lonely wanderer and a larger group of hikers. The expansive hill fort area is suitable for organising party games and competitions. There is no drinking water available on site, but there is a stream flowing at the start of the forest path about twenty metres away, where campers can freshen up in the morning. Those who need to have their car nearby when sitting at the campfire, can use the campfire site and shelter at the parking area.
| Phone | +372 526 1924 |
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info.soomaa@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Campfire site |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 20 cars, 3 buses. |
| Amenities | In the parking area an outdoor fireplace, large shelter, information board, dry toilet. In the surrounds of the hill fort there is a outdoor fireplace, two picnic tables with shelters. There are two sets of stairs to the hill fort, and 60 m boardwalk leading to an unmarked forest path. |
| Camping facilities |
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10. |
| Campfire site | 1 outdoor fireplace |
| Sights | It is the only ancient hill fort that can be associated with a historical person: Lembitu, the elder of North Sakala, who perished on 21 September 1217 in the Battle of St. Matthew’s Day. Lõhavere hill fort was used at the beginning of the 13th century. The monument of the ancient fight for freedom in memory of the Battle of St. Matthew’s day stands near the hill fort. |
| Additional information |
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| Location | Lõhavere village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi county Object no.16 on the national park map |
| Driving directions | Drive 31 km along Imavere–Viljandi road and turn towards Vändra. Drive 6.8 km up to Suure-Jaani junction, where the sign “Lõhavere linnamägi 2 km” directs to the right. Drive about 2 km through Kõidama village and turn left, following the sign “Lõhavere linnamägi”. Drive about 1.1 km and you are there. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.549408 longitude: 25.513843 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6490921 y: 588129 |
