Lake Viti hiking trail (2,5 km)
Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
The trail starts from the parking lot on Vitipalu Road and runs along the kames to Viti observation tower, then a few hundred meters along the Tartu Marathon trail until reaches Primeval valley campfire site above the sand outcrop of the Elva primeval valley. From there, the hiking trail runs along the edge of the ancient valley back to the parking lot. There are lots of ups and downs on the trail. The trail is indicated with RMK signposts and yellow markings on trees.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
| info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Hiking trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking lot for 10 cars at the beginning of the trail. |
| Amenities | Shelter in the parking lot, RMK indication, information boards, a floating platform by the lake. |
| Hiking options | On foot, the trail is not fully accessible by bicycle. |
| Sights |
The primeval valley and sand outcrops, Vitipalu kames and lake |
| 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 | Lake Viti trail map |
| Location |
Ketneri village, Nõo municipality, Tartu County
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| Driving directions |
Fom Elva drive 4.4 km south along Palupera road, turn left onto Vitipalu quarry road and after 900 m at the crossroads turn right onto Vitipalu road. After 1.2 km there is a sheltered parking lot on the left side of the road. The trail starts fom the parking lot. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.158519 longitude: 26.414989 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6448949,34 y: 642138,28 |
