The starting point of the Taevaskoja-Otten-Taevaskoja hiking trail can be reached by walking along the Taevaskoja hiking trail. This spirited circular route starts at Suur Taevaskoda and takes you along the Viimse Reliikvia trails, bringing you back to Suur Taevaskoda. From there, you can follow the Taevaskoja hiking trail back to the car park. The total length of the trail will is 6.8 km.
The trail is only for walking!
Sights
Suur Taevaskoda, partly preserved Otteni/Valgesoo watermill, Otteni arched watermill bridge, miniature canyon, picturesque views to Ahja River, information board by bushwhackers` hollow.
Camping
The nearest is Otteni campfire site.
Water
Non-potable water from Ahja River.
Amenities
Indicated with green signs, supported with information boards
The trail is located in the Ahja River Valley Landscape Protection Area. 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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Saesaare-Taevaskoja-Otteni region in Põlva County
Navigation instructions : Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva -Reola road. 6 km before Põlva, turn to the left towards Taevaskoja. Drive 3,5 km along Kanariku-Kiidjärve road (road nr 18146). Drive through Taevaskoja till before Saesaare bus stop there is the sign "Taevaskoda". Drive 400 m to Taevaskodade parking area. From there on foot to Taevaskodade hiking trail, Taevaskoja-Otteni-Taevaskoja hiking trail starts under Suur-Taevaskoda.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Saesaare-Taevaskoja-Otteni region in Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva -Reola road. 6 km before Põlva, turn to the left towards Taevaskoja. Drive 3,5 km along Kanariku-Kiidjärve road (road nr 18146). Drive through Taevaskoja till before Saesaare bus stop there is the sign "Taevaskoda". Drive 400 m to Taevaskodade parking area. From there on foot to Taevaskodade hiking trail, Taevaskoja-Otteni-Taevaskoja hiking trail starts under Suur-Taevaskoda.
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.
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.
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 3.
Hiking options
Kooraste cycling trail
Amenities
Covered outdoor fireplace with benches, table with benches and roof, dry toilet, information board
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Kooraste, Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions : Drive along the Tallinn-Tartu-Võru-Luhamaa road (road no. 2). From the Kanepi-Leevaku crossroad, drive straight towards Võru for about 600 m. Then turn right onto the Erastvere-Sillaotsa road (road no. 18116) and drive about 8 km to the Sihva-Vidrike-Kärgula-Järvere road. From there, turn right and drive 200 m. At the RMK sign, turn right onto the forest road and after about 800 m the sign points to the left: it is about 80 m to the campfire.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Kooraste, Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along the Tallinn-Tartu-Võru-Luhamaa road (road no. 2). From the Kanepi-Leevaku crossroad, drive straight towards Võru for about 600 m. Then turn right onto the Erastvere-Sillaotsa road (road no. 18116) and drive about 8 km to the Sihva-Vidrike-Kärgula-Järvere road. From there, turn right and drive 200 m. At the RMK sign, turn right onto the forest road and after about 800 m the sign points to the left: it is about 80 m to the campfire.
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!
Parking
Parking for 10 cars in the Visitor Centre`s parking lot.
Amenities
The hiking trail map is available at the Kiidjärve Visitor Centre.
Additional information
The trail runs along the high river banks, there are high rises and deep falls on the trail - be careful! Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
Restrictions
The trail is located in the Ahja River Valley Landscape Protection Area. 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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Kiidjärve village, Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions : Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva -Reola road. On Koorvere crossroad, 10 km before Põlva, turn to the left towards Kiidjärve. Drive 4 km along Akste-Häätaru road (road nr 18138). There is Kiidjärve Visitor Centre`s parking lot on the left 0,6 km after the bus stop "Kiidjärve park". Move (ca 200 m) over the bridge (pass the house) until the signpost leads to the trail.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Kiidjärve village, Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva -Reola road. On Koorvere crossroad, 10 km before Põlva, turn to the left towards Kiidjärve. Drive 4 km along Akste-Häätaru road (road nr 18138). There is Kiidjärve Visitor Centre`s parking lot on the left 0,6 km after the bus stop "Kiidjärve park". Move (ca 200 m) over the bridge (pass the house) until the signpost leads to the trail.
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.
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Amenities
The forest hut has no heating, but has a fire ring with barbecue grill, picnic table with shelter, woodshed and dry toilet.
Parking
Parking for 4 to 5 cars.
Additional information
Forest hut is for 4 people. Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
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: forest hut
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
On the shore of Lake Laho, Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions : Drive from Tartu towards the Räpina road to Säässaare, which is about a km before Mooste. In Säässaare, follow the RMK sign “Laho lõkkekoht” to the campfire site. Follow the sign and drive another 1.5 km until you see the lake. Turn right (follow the sign) and drive another 200 m.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
forest hut
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
On the shore of Lake Laho, Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Tartu towards the Räpina road to Säässaare, which is about a km before Mooste. In Säässaare, follow the RMK sign “Laho lõkkekoht” to the campfire site. Follow the sign and drive another 1.5 km until you see the lake. Turn right (follow the sign) and drive another 200 m.
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions : Drive from Põlva towards Võru, after the Rosma cemetery turn into the forest road. Follow the white-green-white marking of the RMK Hiking Route. The track is not easily passable by car!
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Põlva towards Võru, after the Rosma cemetery turn into the forest road. Follow the white-green-white marking of the RMK Hiking Route. The track is not easily passable by car!
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCircular trailCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summer
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
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.
Sights
The historic Postal Road runs between the campfire site and the hiking trail. Varied landscape, Ristimänd pine-tree and several interesting sights along the trail.
Camping
At Voorepalu campfire site on the other side of the road.
Amenities
There are 7 information boards on the trail, rope barriers on steep slopes, table and bench at the far end on the trail
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Voorepalu forest, by the side of the former Tartu-Võru road (Postal Road)
Navigation instructions : Drive along Tartu–Põlva road towards Põlva to Vooreküla. After Vooreküla turn right onto Vooreküla–Puskaru road (Road no. 18115, aka former Postal Road). Continue for about 4.5 km, past the Küka bus stop. The campfire site is on the right and the hiking trail on the left. To park your car, turn to the forest road after the campfire site on the right.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Voorepalu forest, by the side of the former Tartu-Võru road (Postal Road)
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Tartu–Põlva road towards Põlva to Vooreküla. After Vooreküla turn right onto Vooreküla–Puskaru road (Road no. 18115, aka former Postal Road). Continue for about 4.5 km, past the Küka bus stop. The campfire site is on the right and the hiking trail on the left. To park your car, turn to the forest road after the campfire site on the right.
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
At Lake Jõksi, near Kanepi, Põlva County
Navigation instructions : Take Tallinn-Tartu-Võru-Luhamaa Road (road no. 2). At Kanepi-Ihamaru junction go towards Kanepi, after about 400 m turn right, and after about 750 m, near the cemetery, a sign directs to the right to the campfire site. Drive 240 m along the road next to the cemetery, then follow the sign to the left. Drive along the small forest road, after about 600 m you will arrive at the campfire site
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
At Lake Jõksi, near Kanepi, Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Take Tallinn-Tartu-Võru-Luhamaa Road (road no. 2). At Kanepi-Ihamaru junction go towards Kanepi, after about 400 m turn right, and after about 750 m, near the cemetery, a sign directs to the right to the campfire site. Drive 240 m along the road next to the cemetery, then follow the sign to the left. Drive along the small forest road, after about 600 m you will arrive at the campfire site
RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route / Kantsi-Kiidjärve (44 km)
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingFireplaceCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
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.
Sights
The sights in this section of the hiking route are the river Suur-Emajõgi, which can be crossed either by cable ferry or boat, Ahja manor and Valgesoo bog.
Camping
Tent camping at Kantsi, Ahja and Valgesoo campfire sites.
Amenities
The trail is marked with white-green-white blazes, hiking trail signs and hiking route boards. The rest stops on this section of the hiking route and distances between them: Kantsi campfire site- Ahja campfire site 28 km Ahja campfire site-Valgesoo campfire site 14 km Valgesoo campfire site-Kiidjärve nature centre 3 km
Water
Please note that there is no water available near Kantsi, Ahja and Valgesoo campfire sites. Water is available in Kiidjärve Visitor Centre during the opening hours.
Parking
For long-term parking it is convenient to use the parking area at Kantsi campfire site or Kiidjärve Visitor Centre. In addition, parking is available at most campfire sites on this section of the hiking route.
On the hiking route one should not forget that camping and making a fire is allowed only at places designated for those purposes.
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking route
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
The hiking trail is in Luunja and Kastre municipalities in Tartu County and in Põlva municipalities in Põlva County
Navigation instructions : On Tartu-Räpina road drive 8 km and turn left (follow the sign "Kavastu"). Drive on 10 km. Cross the intersection, now it is 3 km gravel road to the parking. Park before the gate. The campfire site is on the right from the road 100 m from the gate.
Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking route
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
The hiking trail is in Luunja and Kastre municipalities in Tartu County and in Põlva municipalities in Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
On Tartu-Räpina road drive 8 km and turn left (follow the sign "Kavastu"). Drive on 10 km. Cross the intersection, now it is 3 km gravel road to the parking. Park before the gate. The campfire site is on the right from the road 100 m from the gate.
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.
Sights
Valgesoo wooded bog, virgin forest, old pine plantation ("Baron's pine forest") on the study trail, observation tower nearby
Hiking options
There is the start of the 1.8 km Valgesoo study trail in the observation tower parking lot and Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route is passing by the campfire site
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 5.
Amenities
Covered fire pit with grill grate, 2 table-benches with roof, benches, woodshed-dry toilet, waste bin, borders
Water
The closest place for drinkingwater is RMK Kiidjärve Visitor Centre (ca 3km from here) during its opening hours.
Parking
For 20 cars in the observation tower parking lot, for up to 4 cars in the parking pockets
The campfire site is situated in the Valgesoo Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Wheelchair accessibility
Accessible dry toilet, it is possible to move around with a wheelchair in the campfire site
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road
Navigation instructions : Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva-Reola Road (road no 61). 10 km before Põlva turn left towards Kiidjärve at Koorvere intersection. Drive along Akste-Häätaru Road (road no. 18138) for 7 km and then turn right into a forest road at the Valgesoo sign. Drive 150 m until you reach the observation tower parking lot. The campfire site is on the right of the driveway.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva-Reola Road (road no 61). 10 km before Põlva turn left towards Kiidjärve at Koorvere intersection. Drive along Akste-Häätaru Road (road no. 18138) for 7 km and then turn right into a forest road at the Valgesoo sign. Drive 150 m until you reach the observation tower parking lot. The campfire site is on the right of the driveway.
