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Ahja campfire site
The campfire site has been established as a rest stop on the hiking route near Ahja-Võnnu Road in Põlva County.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Erastvere park campsite
Roadside rest stop by the lake. Offers a possibility to swim and walk in the park. The graveyard of the Ungern-Sternberg family, founded on the hill in the Erastvere oak stand in 1883, is maintained in good condition. The memorial chapel to the last manor lord Gerhard was built in 1997 on the ruins of the former Marie Chapel. The old red brick building at the lake is used as a place of worship and is called Conrad's Chapel.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Giants of Ootsipalu Valley
Many grand and magnificent trees grow in Ootsipalu valley in Räpina municipality, Põlva County, but two of them are particularly worthy of attention. These are the tallest spruce in Estonia and the tallest pine in Estonia – 48.6 and 46.6 metres tall, respectively.Põlva County
Räpina-Värska Recreation Area
Ilumetsa rental hut
A wonderful place to spend time. The Nohipalo hiking trail is near the rental hut.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Hiking options
Kaljupealse campfire site
The “cliff top” campfire site is situated in the Toolamaa village on the banks of the Võhandu River. It is a nice place to rest for campers and for canoers, offering a scenic view of the outcropping of the Võhandu River.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Camping facilities
Kiidjärve Visitor Centre
Kiidjärve Visitor Centre is located on the bank of the picturesque Ahja river in Kiidjärve village, at the heart of the Kiidjärve-Kooraste recreation area, surrounded by historical sights and scenic nature: the sandstone outcrops, the "ant kingdom", Valgesoo bog and Roiupalu primeval forest.Whether you walk or cycle here, or come by car, bus or train – here you can look around, have a rest and plan your further trip. It is possible to rent rooms in the centre for seminars and meetings.
Those interested may view the displays and exhibitions, watch nature documentaries and register for nature education programmes. From the visitor centre you can go to the 3.2 km Roiupalu study trail or the 11.8 km Kiidjärve-Taevaskoja-Kiidjärve hiking trail.
The visitor centre gives information about RMK recreation and hiking opportunities. You can buy maps of RMK recreation areas, protected areas and hiking trails, as well as souvenirs.
We offer various nature education programmes and study trips for schools, kindergartens and adults, and organise forest and nature events.
Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Hiking options
Recycling point
Camping facilities
Disability facilities
warning
Kiidjärve Wood Ants Trail (1 km)
The 1 km study trail introduces the life of ants. Here the hiker can feel like Gulliver among ants. The trail is for walking only!Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Hiking options
Kiidjärve-Taevaskoja-Kiidjärve hiking trail (11,8 km)
The 11,8 km trail starts and ends next to Kiidjärve Visitor Centre and runs along the picturesque bank of Ahja River up to Saesaare weir and bridge and comes back along the ohter bank of the river. The hiking trail is marked with blue dots on signposts and trees.The trail is only for walking!
Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Koolmajärve campfire site
The campfire site is situated at Lake Koolmajärve. Tent camping is not allowed. The lake is one of the darkest black-water lakes in the middle of the pine forest.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Kooraste cycling trail (38 km)
The trail goes along gravel roads through beautiful pine forests and offers views of several lakes and rivers and objects of cultural heritage.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Camping facilities
Kooraste Kõrgeperve campsite
A place for a forest vacation on the high eastern shore of Lake Kõvvõrjärve. Here it is possible to make a fire and camp, catch fish or simply enjoy nature while walking in the beautiful pine forest of the surrounding area, as well as pick berries or mushrooms.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Kooraste Kõverjärve campfire site
A nice lakeside site for a hiker for a forest holiday. Here it is possible to catch fish, make a campfire and camp, but there is also enough space for a smaller event. Kooraste cycling trail passes the campfire site, which is also suitable for walking. A lot of nice walks can be done on the numerous forest trails along the lake.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Kooraste rental hut
The rental hut is perfect for visitors of Pokuland, people who come to gather berries and mushrooms and those in search of silence.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Kooraste Suurjärve campfire site
A nice place for forest and beach recreation.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Laari campfire site
A nice place to stay for forest recreation in a pine forest by Tartu-Põlva road. At the campfire site starts Laari forestry study trail (3 km).Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Laari forestry study trail (3 km)
The 3 km long circular forestry study trail starts at Laari campfire site. It is suitable for a peaceful walk for holidaymakers, nature lovers and walkers with pets. The trail is very diverse - it runs along pine, spruce and birch forest roads and paths, over the Lambiniidu and a ditch, over which wooden bridges have been built. You can "meet" the three biggest predators of Estonia on the trail.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Outdoor fireplace
Laho forest hut
Laho campfire site for camping in tents and forest hut are situated on the shore of Lake Laho. The forest hut has no heating, but has fire ring with barbecue grill, picnic table with shelter, woodshed and dry toilet. A great place for a lakeside forest holiday.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Camping facilities
Lake Jõksi campfire site
A nice lakeside spot for forest recreation very close to the small town of Kanepi.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Camping facilities
Leevaku campfire site
Leevaku campfre site is situated on the banks of the Võhandu River. It is a nice spot for fishing and for resting on a canoe trip. Wheelchair accessible.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Camping facilities
Leevi campfire site
Leevi campfire site for camping with tents is situated on the bank of the Võhandu River. A favourite spot for canoers.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Liipsaare forest hut
Liipsaare forest hut is situated near the Meenikunno bog. The forest hut is furnished with a stove and bunk beds. There is fire ring with barbecue grill, picnic table, woodshed, dry toilet and observation tower near the forest hut.Camping and parking is forbidden near the Liipsaare forest hut. Enjoy a wonderful forest holiday!
Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Liipsaare observation tower
From Liipsaare observation tower hikers get a wonderful view of the Meenikunno bog landscape.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Meelva rental hut
The rental hut is situated in Meelva, Räpina municipality, Põlva County, in an isolated place in the middle of forests near Lake Meelva.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Outdoor fireplace
Camping facilities
Meenikunno hiking trail (5.8 km)
The 5.8 km circular hiking trail runs on 2.4 km boardwalk and 3.4 km forest path. There are 13 information points introducing the bog and forest along the trail. There is an observation tower on the Liipsaare end of the hiking trail. It is a fascinating trail for nature enthusiasts—hikers, berry-pickers, bird-watchers, etc.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Disability facilities
warning
Mustjärve campfire site
Mustjärve campfire site for camping with tents is situated at Lake Mustjärve. Enjoy your holiday and go swimming in the black-water lake.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Nohipalo study trail (3 km)
Nohipalo study trail starts and ends at the Ilumetsa rental hut and is ca 3 km long. There are 16 information boards on the trail, introducing hunting and forestry. The trail takes about 1,5 hours to complete.Põlva County
Räpina-Värska Recreation Area
Hiking options
Otteni campfire site
The campfire site has been established as a rest stop on the hiking route. It is situated on the bank of Ahja river near Otteni rental hut. In this region the film "The Last Relic”(1969), the most viewed and loved Estonian movie of all times, has been taken. From here it is possible to go to the Taevasoja-Otteni-Taevaskoja hiking trail, but there are also many forest trails in the nearby forests that are suitable for easy walking.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Otteni rental hut
Visitors of Otteni rental hut can walk in the places where one of the most popular Estonian films, "Viimne reliikvia" (The Last Relic) was shot. Here you will see the authentic old double-arched stone bridge with bird cherries leaning above the river and the miniature canyon, with the old Himmaste-Otteni road running along its bottom, which remind memorable scenes from the popular film.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Accommodation
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Päikeseloojangu rental hut
The “sunset” rental hut is situated at the edge of the Meenikunno bog, in Landscape Protection Area. You can enjoy the most amazing sunsets here.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Palojärve campfire site
A nice place to stay for forest recreation on the shore of lake Palo in a pine forest. The surrounding high pine forests are perfect for easy walks and for picking berries and mushrooms in autumn.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Camping facilities
Palojärve campsite
A great place to stay for forest and beach holiday on the shore of lake Palo in a pine forest. The roads and trails of the high pine forests surrounding the camping area are also suitable for longer walks.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Outdoor fireplace
Camping facilities
Peri campfire site
The campfire site has been established as a rest stop on the hiking route.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Praali rental hut
This is a good place for a larger group to spend time. You can make a hiking trip to Liipsaare along a marked trail.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Camping facilities
RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route / Kantsi-Kiidjärve (44 km)
At Kavastu you can experience crossing the river Emajõgi on the cable ferry or by boat. That is why you should plan your arrival at Kavastu at the time the ferry operator works: Mo-Su 04.07.2020 - 30.09.2020 9.00-20.00.(phone 372 533 02 611). After long and straight forest road and another road between open fields, hikers arrive at Võnnu, where they can visit the local shop. The trail continues through the forest to Ahja campfire site. Next, there is the village of Ahja, where you can replenish your food supply in the shop or at an Olerex petrol station (open 06.00-22.00), visit the Tuglas Museum, explore the places familiar from the novel "Väike Illimar" by Friedebert Tuglas, or take a look at Ahja manor estate. After leaving Ahja, the trail goes through the village and between fields to Valgesoo campfire site, where it is possible to go to Valgesoo study trail. Next from Valgesoo, the hiking route continues along a gravel road to Kiidjärve Visitor Centre on the bank of the Ahja river.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
warning
RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route / Kiidjärve-Piusa (124 km)
The longest section of Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route takes the hiker through the varied landscapes of Estonia. From Kiidjärve Visitor Centre, the trail goes along the amazing bank of the Ahja river towards the Taevaskoja outcrops, where one should step off the trail to study them. From Taevaskoja, the route proceeds over the field to Otteni rental hut and campfire site. Next, it passes the places where the film "The Last Relic" was shot and goes along forest roads towards Põlva. After leaving the lands of Mammaste Health and Sports Centre and the forest, the trail takes the hiker to the town of Põlva, where it is possible to replenish your supplies. Next, continuing along a cycling and pedestrian track, the trail arrives at the Rosma hill fort and the forest hiking trail. After Peri campfire site, the route continues on an asphalt road through the Peri village. Thereafter the trail follows a gravel road towards Saarjärve Holiday Centre. From Saarjärve, the trail continues along wonderful forest tracks to Koolma village, where the Võhandu river is crossed. After passing Leevi and Paidra campfire sites and through Lihtenstein village, it takes hikers to Meenikunno Landscape Protection Area. Walkers and cyclists go through the landscape protection area along different routes. From Meenikunno, the hikers go towards Värska, where it is possible to restock supplies and visit the Seto Farm Museum and the Tsäimaja cafe. Next, the route goes along the Laskevälja cycling trail through the varied Mustoja Landscape Protection Area. In Kolossova village we recommend visiting Vana Jüri Seebikoda – the artisan soap shop. From Matsuri hikers should go on the old railroad bed, which takes them towards the Piusa Caves.Põlva County
Räpina-Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
warning
Roiupalu study trail (3,2 km)
This 3.2 km trail introducing the wildlife of South Estonia offers many good emotions to visitors. A good place to spend an active afternoon. In this trail you can see a surprising number of sights that are characteristic to the whole of South Estonia: the twisting Hatiku stream, views down on the Ahja river, the only patch of marsh at Linapatch on the slopes of the Ahja river valley, a spruce tree with atypical bark ("cork spruce") and the record-breaking pine-tree.The trail is only for walking!
Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Hiking options
Sõnajala campfire site
A nice rest stop for hikers at the Sõnajala sandstone outcrop. A wonderful view on the Ahja river.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
warning
Taevaskodade hiking trail (3 km)
This 3 km signposted loop trail leads the visitor to picturesque outcrops and views of primeval forces, and also to the world of legends, folk tales and film industry. The trail is only for walking, part of the trail (to Suur Taevaskoda) is suitable for persons with reduced mobility.The trail is for walking only!
Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Taevaskoja-Otteni-Taevaskoja hiking trail (3,8 km)
Starting from Suur Taevaskoda the trail takes you to the high banks of Ahja River.The trail is only for walking!
Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
warning
Tuurapera campfire site
The campfire site is situated on the bank of the Võhandu River. A nice place on the bank of the Võhandu River, a good resting site for campers and canoers.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Camping facilities
Vähkjärve campfire site
The campfire site on the shores of Lake Vähkjärv (formerly also known as Lake Hansemoisa) is suitable for a pleasant forest holiday by the lake. Here you can catch fish, make a campfire and camp. You can walk on the cycling trail passing the car park and on the roads and paths in the forest.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Valgesoo bog campfire site
A nice in 2022 reconstructed site for hikers at the edge of Valgesoo bog. The campfire site is on the RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Disability facilities
Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Valgesoo study trail (1,8 km)
The circular 1.8 km study trail goes around Valgesoo bog. On the trail you can see typical bog vegetation, old forest, the so-called Baron's pine stand and the wood ant population at the edge of the forest. Driving on the trail with any vehicle is prohibited!Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Valgjärve campfire site
Campfire site is situated at Lake Valgjärve, which one is the most transparent lake in Estonia. The shores and bottom of this lake are almost completely covered with sand. A great place for beach and forest holiday.Põlva County
Räpina–Värska Recreation Area
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Voorepalu campfire site
A pleasant stop by the historic Tartu - Pihkva highway. It is possible to make a campfire, grill, camp and spend the night in a wooden barn. Across the road, in an extremely varied landscape, runs the 0.5 km long Voorepalu Põrgurada trail, which is suitable for a pleasant walk. The surrounding beautiful forests also offer good opportunities for walking on forest paths, picking berries and mushrooms in autumn.Põlva County
Kiidjärve–Kooraste Recreation Area
Accommodation
Campfire site
Outdoor fireplace
Hiking options
Camping facilities
Voorepalu Põrgurada trail (0,5 km)
The trail is excellent for a pleasant walk. Its start is opposite Voorepalu campfire site, across the road, and it runs through an extremely varied landscape with several steep rises and falls.Põlva County
Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Campfire site
Hiking options
Camping facilities
warning