According to the project of OÜ Esplan in 2018-2019, the tower with an eye-catching design, reconstructed with the support of cohesion fund funding, offers a magnificent view of valgesoo bog and the study trail running there. Nearby campfire site.
Sights
View of Valgesoo bog, old-growth forest, National Geographic`s yellow window on the study trail.
Hiking options
The Valgesoo study trail (1.8) km starts at the parking lot and RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route passes the observation tower.
Camping
Valgesoo bog campfire site nearby has space for 5 tents (for 4).
Amenities
The 29.7 m high metal observation tower has 3 intermediate platforms, the last platform is 23.8 m high, with the windscreen and seating. The platforms are covered with wooden boards.
The tower is situated in the Valgesoo Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road
Navigation instructions : Drive from Tartu to Põlva, turn left at Põlva-Reola highway (road no. 61) 10 km before Põlva from Koorvere crossroad towards Kiidjärve. Drive along the Akste-Häätaru road (road no. 18138) 7 km and then turn to the right at sign Valgesoo to forest road. Drive 150 m until you reach the parking lot.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Tartu to Põlva, turn left at Põlva-Reola highway (road no. 61) 10 km before Põlva from Koorvere crossroad towards Kiidjärve. Drive along the Akste-Häätaru road (road no. 18138) 7 km and then turn to the right at sign Valgesoo to forest road. Drive 150 m until you reach the parking lot.
