Alatskivi hiking trail (4.5 km)
Tartu County, Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area
During the time of a risk of a forest fire in Estonia:
• You can make fire only in designated places.
• You can make fire only with a wind up to 5 m/s.
• Watch out your fire!
The 4.5 km hiking trail runs around Lake Lossijärv next to the famous Alatskivi Manor, and with its alternating terrain, various sights and diverse biota offers wonderful experiences in all seasons.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
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info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Hiking trail |
| Parking facilities | Designated parking areas in Alatskivi, parking area for 4 cars near the large esker called “Bed of Kalevipoeg”. |
| Amenities | Information boards, boardwalk sections, 6 bridges, signs and indication, log stairs leading to the “Bed of Kalevipoeg”, picnic tables, DC, rest stop with 2 shelters, 2 covered fireplaces |
| Campfire site | Outdoor fireplace |
| Hiking options |
walking |
| Sights | Along the trail with the alternating terrain — Hirveaed garden, Alatskivi manor park, Lakes Veskijärv and Lossijärv, reconstructed Turbasild bridge, protected oak tree, called “oak of loyalty”, the Red Spring, “the Bed of Kalevipoeg”, spectacular views of the Alatskivi Manor. |
| Additional information | Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam). |
| Restrictions | The hiking trail is situated in Alatskivi Landscape Protection Area. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only. It is forbidden to reach the campfire site by car (the nearest is the castle`s parking area). If necessary, ask for additional information about restrictions from the Environmental Board (+372 730 2240; info@keskkonnaamet.ee). |
| Location | Peipsiääre municipality, Tartu County. Object no 45 on the recreation area map. |
| Driving directions | The hiking trail starts from Alatskivi town, at the information board, opposite the cemetery. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.602794 longitude: 27.137397 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6500137 y: 682316 |
