Elva river primeval valley hiking trail (15 km)
Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
The trail starts and ends in a small parking pocket before reaching the Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre near Elva. The trail runs along forest roads and trails of the primeval valley of the Elva River, where you can see several lakes, streams and sandstone outcrops. The trail is indicated with RMK signposts and white-red-white markings on trees.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
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info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Hiking trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking pocket on the left side of the road before reaching the Tartu County Recreational Sports Center. It is also possible to park in the parking lot of the center. |
| Amenities | The trail is indicated with RMK signs, there are information boards introducing the trail, several campfire and campsites are on the way, Viti observation tower |
| Camping facilities | Illi campsite, Jõeharu campsite, Lake Umbjärv campfire site, Viti campfire site, Primeval valley campfire site |
| Campfire site |
Illi campsite, Jõeharu campsite, Lake Umbjärv campfire site, Viti campfire site, Primeval valley campfire site
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| Hiking options |
On foot. The trail is not fully accessible by bicycle. |
| Sights | The primeval valley and sand outcrops of Elva River with streams flowing into it, the Vitipalu kames, several larger and smaller lakes, beautiful forests. |
| Berries and mushrooms | Blueberries, mushrooms |
| Additional information |
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| Restrictions |
Campsite is situated in Elva Landscape Reserve. For additional information about restrictions contact the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Files | Map of the trail |
