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Hinni canyon

Võru County, Haanja Nature Park

Hinni canyon is a ravine 15-20 m in depth. This majestic natural monument in Devonian sandstone is unique in Estonia for its depth. No other deep sandstone canyons are known. The canyon is about 200 m long, 6-10 m wide, narrowing quickly to 3 m. Uniqueness is added by the crisscross of fallen trees and a small cave with a spring. According to the lore, the spring water has a treating and rejuvenating effect. Boardwalk and stairs are provided to access to the narrow and steep canyon.

Parking

Gravel parking space for max 3 buses and 6 cars.

Amenities

Stairs, footbridges, boardwalks, railing, barrier, benches, 1-stall dry toilet, information boards.

Hiking Options

The canyon is on the Rõuge primeval valley hiking trail (10 km)

Sights

Natural monument of Devonian sandstone, ravine, dry mixed forest, Rõuge primeval valley hiking trail (10 km), spring.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy>
Bird and wildlife conservation area of the Natura 2000 network.
Hinni canyon is located on private land, dogs are not allowed!

Files

Hinni Canyon brochure was published by Environmental Board in 2012. Download PDF

Restrictions

Canyon is situated in Haanja Nature Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee Hinni Canyon is in private land.

Contact

Telephone: +372 501 9564

E-mail: info.pahni@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Võru County, Haanja Nature Park

Võru County, Haanja Nature Park Nursi village, Rõuge municipality, Võru County

Navigation instructions : 1. Drive 8 km from Võru towards Valga (Road no. 67) and turn left towards Rõuge (follow the sign “Rõuge 8 km”). Drive 6.5 km to the signs “Hinni kanjon 3 km”, “Nursi 4,5 km”. Turn right and drive 3 km to the sign “Hinni kanjon 400 m”. Turn left and go to the parking area. There are signs directing to the object.
2. Drive 13 km from Võru towards Valga (Road no. 67) to Nursi. Find the sign “Rõuge 5 km” directing to the left. Follow the sign and drive 1.5 km to the sign “Hinni kanjon 400 m”. Turn right and drive to the parking space.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.76521
Longitude: 671333.6
L-EST 97x: 671333.6
L-EST 97y: 6406263.8

Telephone:

+372 501 9564

E-mail:

info.pahni@rmk.ee

Object type:

rest stop

Location info

Location:

Võru County, Haanja Nature Park

Võru County, Haanja Nature Park Nursi village, Rõuge municipality, Võru County

Navigation instructions:

1. Drive 8 km from Võru towards Valga (Road no. 67) and turn left towards Rõuge (follow the sign “Rõuge 8 km”). Drive 6.5 km to the signs “Hinni kanjon 3 km”, “Nursi 4,5 km”. Turn right and drive 3 km to the sign “Hinni kanjon 400 m”. Turn left and go to the parking area. There are signs directing to the object.
2. Drive 13 km from Võru towards Valga (Road no. 67) to Nursi. Find the sign “Rõuge 5 km” directing to the left. Follow the sign and drive 1.5 km to the sign “Hinni kanjon 400 m”. Turn right and drive to the parking space.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.76521
Longitude: 671333.6
L-EST 97x: 671333.6
L-EST 97y: 6406263.8

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