Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area

The RMK recreation area is situated in the counties of Tartu and Jõgeva.  In the vicinity of Tartu you can enjoy a pleasant waterfront holiday on Lake Pangodi and get acquainted with bird life in the vicinity of Ilmatsalu. The Saare and Kaiu lakes area in Jõgeva County is especially suitable for a weekend holiday with its varied landscape, lakes and pine forests rich in berries and mushrooms. Elistvere Animal Park in beautiful Vooremaa is definitely worth a visit, it offers an opportunity to get to know the life of wild animals. The thoroughly reconstructed former Elistvere store building now houses both the renovated entrance to the Elistvere Animal Park and the Elistvere Visitor Center, which organizes nature education activities. The extent of the recreation area and the abundance of sites offer the joy of discovery to every nature lover. Nature and cycling trails connect the various resorts and attractions.
Since May 2019 Alatskivi hiking trail is managed by Peipsiääre Municipality (+372 730 2370, vald@peipsivald.ee).

Location	Jõgeva County, Tartu County
Attractions	Out-of-town forest, the versatile terrain of Kaiu and Saare kames and the Vooremaa drumlins, bodies of water of rich biodiversity and forests full of wild berries and mushrooms, Elistvere manor parks, Elistvere Animal Park.
Activities	Hiking and cycling, picnicking, camping, fishing, picking wild berries and mushrooms, nature education, visiting the animal park
Information	RMK Elistvere Visitor Centre
Phone	+372 676 7030
E-mail	info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Contact us	Elistvere village, Tartu municipality, 49103 Tartu County
Visitor Management	State Forest Management Centre (RMK)
Protected Area Manager	Environmental Board of Estonia +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Additional information	In Estonian nature, old explosive devices left from the war, still can be found. If you have found an object resembling an explosive device, leave it untouched, mark the location and immediately report the discovery to the emergency number 112. More information on the website of the Estonian Rescue Board.