Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The roadside campfire site is suitable for relaxation and having a picnic. The shelter of the campfire site provides protection from rain and winds for 8-10 people. The Harimäe observation tower (27.5 m) next to the campfire site offers stunning views of Otepää, Valga slope and Karula national park.
Sights
A scenic view of Southern Estonian landscape.
Parking facilities
Updated parking lots with 6+3 parking spaces (large and small parking lots).
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic shelter, information boards.
Additional information
The object is equipped with firewood.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Camping
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Mäeküla village, Sangaste municipality, Valga County.
Navigation instructions : At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195), drive 11 km to Kääriku and continue 2.8 km on the same road (turns into a gravel road). The campfire site is near the tower, by the left side of the road, follow the brown arrow signs to the tower.
Mäeküla village, Sangaste municipality, Valga County.
Navigation instructions:
At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195), drive 11 km to Kääriku and continue 2.8 km on the same road (turns into a gravel road). The campfire site is near the tower, by the left side of the road, follow the brown arrow signs to the tower.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The campfire site a beautiful view opens on the landscape of Otepää and Lake Pühajärv.
Parking facilities
Roadsite parking for 8 cars.
Amenities
The campfire site has 2 outdoor fireplaces, dry toilet, firewood shelter, swing, 2 information boards.
Camping facilities
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 30.
Sights
View of Lake Pühajärv.
Additional information
The campfire site is located on private land.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Access by car to the campfire site is not allowed. About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Hiking Options
Possible to hike on Pühajärve hiking trail.
Camping
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 30.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy The campfire site is located on private land.
Restrictions
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: campfire site
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Nüpli village, Otepää municipality. Pühajärve hiking trail passes the campfire site.
Navigation instructions : Drive on Tatra–Otepää–Sangaste road (route no. 46). At Otepää traffic lights turn towards Sangaste and drive about 1 km, then turn right onto Otepää–Nüpli–Sihva road (Road no. 23160, sports trail). Drive 3.1 km towards Sihva and turn right onto the forest road. Drive about 20 m up to the traffic barrier where you can park you car. Walk about 100 m from the parking area along the forest path.
Nüpli village, Otepää municipality. Pühajärve hiking trail passes the campfire site.
Navigation instructions:
Drive on Tatra–Otepää–Sangaste road (route no. 46). At Otepää traffic lights turn towards Sangaste and drive about 1 km, then turn right onto Otepää–Nüpli–Sihva road (Road no. 23160, sports trail). Drive 3.1 km towards Sihva and turn right onto the forest road. Drive about 20 m up to the traffic barrier where you can park you car. Walk about 100 m from the parking area along the forest path.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The campfire site at Lake Pühajärv is a wonderful rest stop for hikers, suitable for tent camping and swimming.
Parking facilities
There is space for 4 cars in the parking pocket next to the barrier.
Amenities
The campfire site has 1 outdoor fireplace, 2 information boards, a forest hut, picnic table, dry toilet.
Camping facilities
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Sights
Lake Pühajärv
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.
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Hiking Options
The Pühajärve sensation trail passes the campfire site.
Camping
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Sihva village, Otepää municipality.
Navigation instructions : Drive on Tatra–Otepää–Sangaste road (route 46). At Otepää traffic lights, turn towards Sangaste and drive about 1 km, then turn right onto Otepää–Nüpli–Sihva road (Road no. 23160, sports trail). Drive 5.8 km towards Sihva and turn right onto the forest road. Drive about 20 m up to the traffic barrier where you can park you car. Walk about 80 m from the parking area along the forest path.
Drive on Tatra–Otepää–Sangaste road (route 46). At Otepää traffic lights, turn towards Sangaste and drive about 1 km, then turn right onto Otepää–Nüpli–Sihva road (Road no. 23160, sports trail). Drive 5.8 km towards Sihva and turn right onto the forest road. Drive about 20 m up to the traffic barrier where you can park you car. Walk about 80 m from the parking area along the forest path.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
A nice place for forest recreation. Across the lake you can see the wooded Võnnumägi hill.
Parking
Parking area for max 20 cars.
Amenities
2 covered fireplaces, forest hut with a fireplace, table-benches, benches, woodshed,floating bridge, information board, dry toilet.
Sights
Lake Pilkuse.
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.
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999.
Camping
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Pilkuse village, Otepää municipality. Pühajärve hiking trail passes the campfire site.
Navigation instructions : In Otepää, at the junction with traffic lights choose the Rõngu–Otepää–Kanepi road (Road no. 71), drive about 2 km towards Kanepi and turn right onto the gravel road. Drive another 100 m to the parking area. Walk to the campfire site on lakeshore.
Pilkuse village, Otepää municipality. Pühajärve hiking trail passes the campfire site.
Navigation instructions:
In Otepää, at the junction with traffic lights choose the Rõngu–Otepää–Kanepi road (Road no. 71), drive about 2 km towards Kanepi and turn right onto the gravel road. Drive another 100 m to the parking area. Walk to the campfire site on lakeshore.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
Lake Pühajärv hiking trail is a 14 km trail designed for walkers. This hiking trail offers the best way to get familiar with Lake Pühajärv and its surrounds. Natural objects near the trail: Lake Pühajärv, Armuallikas (the Spring of Love), head of the Väike-Emajõgi river, Koolirand, Murrumets, Pühajärve War Oak and oak stand.
Parking
Parking in the parking area of the Otepää office of the Environmental Board or in the parking area of Pühajärve beach.
Amenities
There are 8 information boards and an observation platform. Boardwalk, bridges and stairs facilitate the hike. The Angunina 2 campfire site is located on the western bank of the lake, with a covered fireplace, tables and benches, a wooden shed with the sleeping possibility, stairs and a toilet.
Sights
Lake Pühajärv hiking trail invites you to discover the surroundings of one of Estonia’s most unique and beautiful lakes. Lake Pühajärv, Kolga farms, Love spring, Hobustemägi (“horses’ hill”), the source of the Väike-Emajõgi River, Murrumets forest, Pühajärve Sõjatamm (“war oak”).
Additional information
The trail is not kept clear of snow.
The trail is partly situated on private land, please consider and follow the signs.
When going to Angunina 2 campfire site, the car must be left in the parking lot.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Hiking Options
In the southern part the trail crosses Lake Pühajärv sensation trail and by SPA Murrumetsa hiking trail.
Camping
In Kiigemäe campfire site camping for 30 tents (for 4), in Kooliranna campfire site for 10 tents (for 4), in Angunina 2 campfire site for 2 tents.
Files
The brochure introducing the trail was issued by the Environmental Board. Download PDF.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
The trail is situated in the Pühajärve village, Otepää municipality and runs around Lake Pühajärv.
Navigation instructions : In Otepää, at the junction with traffic lights, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195) and drive 1.6 km towards Lake Pühajärv. Then turn left (at the sign “Nuustaku pubi ‘Valge Kroon’”) and drive 0.9 km on Kolga road to the parking area by the left side of the road. The hiking trail starts on the right side, at the road leading to the beach of Lake Pühajärv. The trail leads along Poslovitsa–Pühajärve road towards Poslovitsa. Follow the trail signs.
The trail is situated in the Pühajärve village, Otepää municipality and runs around Lake Pühajärv.
Navigation instructions:
In Otepää, at the junction with traffic lights, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195) and drive 1.6 km towards Lake Pühajärv. Then turn left (at the sign “Nuustaku pubi ‘Valge Kroon’”) and drive 0.9 km on Kolga road to the parking area by the left side of the road. The hiking trail starts on the right side, at the road leading to the beach of Lake Pühajärv. The trail leads along Poslovitsa–Pühajärve road towards Poslovitsa. Follow the trail signs.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
Murrumetsa trail goes through the Pühajärve park to the Murrumets forest and back. The trail is 3.5 km long and takes about 1-1.5 hours to complete. The trail is recommended for walking. The trail starts at the parking lot of Pühajärve Spa and Holiday Resort at Otepää-Kääriku Road. There are 18 information boards on the trail with texts in Estonian, English and Finnish that help to learn to know the birds, animals and plants living in the forests and cultural landscape of Otepää.
Parking
In the parking area of Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort.
Amenities
Boardwalk and bridges facilitate the hike. Supported with information boards. In the very end of the trail in Angunina1 there is an outdoor fireplace,a picnic table, a shelter, DC.
Sights
Lake Pühajärv, Pühajärve Sõjatamm ("war oak"), forests, landscapes.
Additional information
The older boardwalk sections of the trail and the bridge will be renewed this year.
The trail is not kept clear of snow.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Camping
In Angunina1 campfire site camping for 2 tents (for 4).
Files
The brochure introducing the trail was issued by the Environmental Board. Download PDF.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
The trail is situated in the Pühajärve village, Otepää municipality and runs from Pühajärve Sõjatamm (“war oak”) to the Murrumets forest and back.
Navigation instructions : At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195) and drive to the parking area of Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort. From the parking area walk about 150 m along the path down to the lake to the bicycle and scooter path, turn right. Walk 320 m along the sports trail, the hiking trail starts at the side of the road.
The trail is situated in the Pühajärve village, Otepää municipality and runs from Pühajärve Sõjatamm (“war oak”) to the Murrumets forest and back.
Navigation instructions:
At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195) and drive to the parking area of Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort. From the parking area walk about 150 m along the path down to the lake to the bicycle and scooter path, turn right. Walk 320 m along the sports trail, the hiking trail starts at the side of the road.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
Apteekrimägi forest trail is a 4 km loop trail with varied terrain and is excellent for jogging or walking. The trail starts and ends in Mäe street, Otepää, in front of Otepää Sports School.
Sights
The “Apothecary’s hill” forest trail runs along the versatile forest landscape between the Apteekrimägi and Musimägi hills.
Amenties
2 attractions, 4 information boards, dry toilet along the trail.
Parking facilities
Parking area for max 10 cars in the parking lot of the sports hall.
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Additional information
The trail is not kept clear of snow. Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Files
The brochure introducing the trail was issued by the Environmental Board. Download PDF from here.
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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Otepää town, Otepää municipality
Navigation instructions : The trail starts in Mäe Street behind Otepää Sports Facility in Otepää.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
Renovated in 2025, the exterior of the Harimäe observation tower now has a strong metal structure (27.5 meters high) and wooden details. The tower has four observation platforms, the height from the highest one from the ground is 24 meters. There are also wooden benches on the platforms. The Harimäe observation tower offers stunning views of Otepää, as well as the Valga slope and Karula national park. The Tartu Marathon course runs past the tower.
There is a fireplace with a roof next to the tower that offers protection from rain and wind for 8-10 people. Up to 10 four-person tents are permitted in the area.
Parking facilities
Updated parking lots with 6+3 parking spaces (large and small parking lots).
Amenities
A 27.5 meters high metal observation tower with four platforms, each platform with benches.
Sights
A scenic view of Southern Estonian landscape.
Additional information
Follow the tower`s behavior guidelines.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
The road to the tower is kept free of snow.
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Camping
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Mäeküla village, Sangaste municipality, Valga County
Navigation instructions : At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195), drive 11 km to Kääriku and continue 2.8 km on the same road (turns into a gravel road). The observation tower is by the left side of the road, follow the brown arrow signs to the tower.
Mäeküla village, Sangaste municipality, Valga County
Navigation instructions:
At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195), drive 11 km to Kääriku and continue 2.8 km on the same road (turns into a gravel road). The observation tower is by the left side of the road, follow the brown arrow signs to the tower.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The spring on Väike Munamägi is also known as the source of the Emajõgi river and the Kalevipoeg's Rock is also called the memorial rock of the 100th Anniversary of the Estonian Flag.
Parking
Leave your car to the parking area of Väike-Munamäe Ski Resort 500 m away.
Amenities
The campfire site has 2 information boards, dry toilet and stairs.
Sights
Väike-Munamägi spring and Kalevipoeg’s Stone. From the spring uphill, you can enjoy a great view from the mobilemast platform.
Additional information
The object is located on private land - on the Kaga property, please respect the rights of the landowner.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: rest stop
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Nüpli village, Otepää municipality.
Navigation instructions : Drive on Tatra–Otepää–Sangaste road (Road no. 46). At Otepää traffic lights, turn towards Sangaste and drive about 2.4 km. Then turn left and drive to the parking area of Väike-Munamägi Ski Centre, where you can park. Walk 200 m and turn left (follow the brown signs). Walk another 200 m ahead to the concrete stairs leading to the stone and spring.
Drive on Tatra–Otepää–Sangaste road (Road no. 46). At Otepää traffic lights, turn towards Sangaste and drive about 2.4 km. Then turn left and drive to the parking area of Väike-Munamägi Ski Centre, where you can park. Walk 200 m and turn left (follow the brown signs). Walk another 200 m ahead to the concrete stairs leading to the stone and spring.
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Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The circular hiking trail, equipped with bridges and boardwalks, is suitable for a pleasant walk and enjoying nature, even for younger and older hiking enthusiasts. Next to the trail, on the shore of Lake Pühajärv, there is Kooliranna campfire site, where you can grill and have a rest, and cool off in the lake water in summer.
Parking
By Kooliranna campfire site.
Sights
Diversity of wildlife.
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.
Restrictions
The trail is situated in Otepää Nature Park, about restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).
Hiking Options
It is possible to go to Lake Pühajärve hiking trail (14 km)
Camping
Kooliranna campfire site for 10 tents (for 4).
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
The trail is situated in the Pühajärve village, Otepää municipality and starts from the Kooliranna campfire site near the southern end of Lake Pühajärv.
Navigation instructions : At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195) and drive 7.3 km towards Kääriku, almost to Sihva. The hiking trail is by the left side of the road, right before the sports trail.
The trail is situated in the Pühajärve village, Otepää municipality and starts from the Kooliranna campfire site near the southern end of Lake Pühajärv.
Navigation instructions:
At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195) and drive 7.3 km towards Kääriku, almost to Sihva. The hiking trail is by the left side of the road, right before the sports trail.
