Where to go

Elva river primeval valley hiking trail (15 km)

 
Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
The trail starts and ends in a small parking pocket before reaching the Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre near Elva. The trail runs along forest roads and trails of the primeval valley of the Elva River, where you can see several lakes, streams and sandstone outcrops. The trail is indicated with RMK signposts and white-red-white markings on trees.
Parking

Parking pocket on the left side of the road before reaching the Tartu County Recreational Sports Center. It is also possible to park in the parking lot of the center.

Amenities

The trail is indicated with RMK signs, there are information boards introducing the trail, several campfire and campsites are on the way Viti observation tower

Hiking Options

On foot. The trail is not fully accessible by bicycle.

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace Illi campsite, Jõeharu campsite, Lake Umbjärv campfire site, Viti campfire site, Primeval valley campfire site

Berries-mushrooms

Blueberries, mushrooms

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

The primeval valley and sand outcrops of Elva River with streams flowing into it, the Vitipalu kames, several larger and smaller lakes, beautiful forests.

Additional Information

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

Files

Map of the trail

Restrictions

Campsite is situated in Elva Landscape 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: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area

Udema village, Elva municipality, Tartu County

Navigation instructions : From Elva to Tartu County Recreational Sports Center

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.206713
Longitude: 26.425549
L-EST 97x: 642566
L-EST 97y: 6454335

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
Udema village, Elva municipality, Tartu County
Navigation instructions:
From Elva to Tartu County Recreational Sports Center
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.206713
Longitude: 26.425549
L-EST 97x: 642566
L-EST 97y: 6454335