Where to go

Valgesoo study trail (1,8 km)

 
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area

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!

Parking

There is room for up to 20 cars in the parking lot, the bus parking lot is located by the entrance road.

Amenities

1.6 km of the trail is a 1.2 meter wide boardwalk, 200 m is a gravel covered trail, information stands on the trail. Next to the parking lot there is a campfire site and an observation tower.

Wheelchair Accessibility

The whole trail is accessible with wheelchair and pram, accessible dry toilet is next to the parking lot. 

Hiking Options

The trail is only for walking! Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route passes the beginning of the trail and Valgesoo campfire site.

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace Covered fire pit with grill grate

Sights

Valgesoo bog (354 ha), primeval forest, old pine plantations (“Baron’s pine forests”), National Goegraphic`s yellow window, Valgesoo observation tower reconstructed in 2018-2019.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

The trail is situated in the Valgesoo Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7122

E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area

Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road

Navigation instructions : Drive along Põlva–Reola road from Tartu towards Põlva (road no 61). 10 km before Põlva turn left at the Koorvere junction towards Kiidjärve. Continue 7 km along Akste–Häätaru road (Road no. 18138) and turn right onto the forest road at Valgesoo sign. Continue 150 m to the observation tower`s parking lot. The study trail starts by the information board.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.153267
Longitude: 27.057250
L-EST 97x: 679944
L-EST 97y: 6449907

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Põlva–Reola road from Tartu towards Põlva (road no 61). 10 km before Põlva turn left at the Koorvere junction towards Kiidjärve. Continue 7 km along Akste–Häätaru road (Road no. 18138) and turn right onto the forest road at Valgesoo sign. Continue 150 m to the observation tower`s parking lot. The study trail starts by the information board.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.153267
Longitude: 27.057250
L-EST 97x: 679944
L-EST 97y: 6449907