Lake Prossa recreation site
Jõgeva County, Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area
This relatively isolated recreation site offers you a chance to see one of the largest erratic boulders in Jõgeva County.
| Phone | +372 676 7030 |
| info.elistvere@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Rest Stop |
| Parking facilities | By the access road |
| Amenities | Information board, 2 benches |
| Sights | The erratic boulder called “Kalevipoeg’s throw stone”, used to be known as Prossa giant boulder. The migmatite and biotite gneiss rock is among the largest erratic boulders in Jõgeva County, measuring 9 m x7 m and 9 m x2.3 m, its perimeter is 24.7 m, and it is typologically grouped under giant boulders. |
| 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 | Camping and making campfire is not allowed. |
| Location | Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County |
| Driving directions | Drive 12 km from Jõgeva towards Tartu to Pikkjärve village. Turn left towards Sääsküla and drive 1.5 km. Head towards Luua and pass the Sääsküla village, drive 300 m and turn right. Turn right at the roadside sign “Kalevipoja lingukivi”, drive ca 100 m, and arrive at the recreation site. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.653711 longitude: 26.566772 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6504395 y: 648958 |
