Valgesoo observation tower
Põlva County, Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Valgesoo campfire site has been liquidated and study trail is closed for reconstruction until November 2022.
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+372 676 7122
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info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 7 cars and 2 buses |
| Amenities | The 29.7 m high metal observation tower has 3 intermediate platforms, the last platform is 23.8 m high, with the windscreen and seating. The platforms are covered with wooden boards. |
| Camping facilities | Valgesoo bog campfire site nearby has space for 5 tents (for 4) |
| Outdoor fireplace |
Valgesoo bog campfire site
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| Hiking options |
The Valgesoo study trail (1.9) km starts at the parking lot and RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route passes the observation tower. |
| Sights |
View of Valgesoo bog, old-growth forest, National Geographic`s yellow window on the study trail. |
| 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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| Restrictions |
The tower is situated in the Valgesoo Nature Reserve, information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Location |
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road. Object no 16 on the recreation area map.
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| Driving directions |
Drive from Tartu to Põlva, turn left at Põlva-Reola highway (road no. 61) 10 km before Põlva from Koorvere crossroad towards Kiidjärve. Drive along the Akste-Häätaru road (road no. 18138) 7 km and then turn to the right at sign Valgesoo to forest road. Drive 150 m until you reach the parking lot. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.153469 longitude: 27.057586 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6449929 y: 679960 |
