Otteni campfire site
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
The campfire site has been established as a rest stop on the hiking route. It is situated on the bank of Ahja river near Otteni rental hut. In this region the film "The Last Relic”(1969), the most viewed and loved Estonian movie of all times, has been taken. From here it is possible to go to the Taevasoja-Otteni-Taevaskoja hiking trail, but there are also many forest trails in the nearby forests that are suitable for easy walking.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
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info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Campfire site |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 7 cars. |
| Amenities | Outdoor fireplace, table and benches, firewood shelter, dry toilet |
| Camping facilities |
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 15. |
| Outdoor fireplace |
Outdoor fireplace.
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| Water |
Non-potable water can be taken from the Ahja river. |
| Hiking options |
The campfire site is on the RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve Hiking Route. |
| Sights | Ahja river, the shooting locations of the beloved Estonian movie "The Last Relic". |
| Berries and mushrooms | Cowberries, mushrooms |
| Additional information |
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| Location | Põlva municipality, Põlva County. Object no 22 on the recreation area map. |
| Driving directions | From the Himmaste roundabout on Põlva-Mooste Road drive 1 km towards Mooste. Turn left, follow the sign "Ahja 14 km". Drive about 3 km. There is a sign "Otteni veski 1.5 km" on the left. Take Tartu-Räpina Road up to Kärsa, turn right, follow the signs "Koorvere 12 km" and "Eoste 12 km". Drive 2 km and turn left, follow the sign "Himmaste 10 km". Drive 7 km more, follow the sign "Otteni veski 1.5 km" to the right. Drive past Otteni rental hut, over the "Siim's bridge" and turn left. Continue about 0.4 km and you'll be at the campfire site. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.110058 longitude: 27.067483 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6445126.9 y: 680765.4 |
