Where to go

Meenikunno hiking trail (5.8 km)

 
Põlva County, Räpina-Värska Recreation Area
The 5.8 km circular hiking trail runs on 2.4 km boardwalk and 3.4 km forest path. There are 13 information points introducing the bog and forest along the trail. There is an observation tower on the Liipsaare end of the hiking trail. It is a fascinating trail for nature enthusiasts—hikers, berry-pickers, bird-watchers, etc.
Parking

Parking in Liipsaare or Päikeseloojangu (BL: 57.946226, 27.330847; L-EST 97 x: 6427642 y: 697179) parking areas.

Amenities

There are 13 information points introducing the bog and forest along the trail. There is an observation tower on the Liipsaare end of the hiking trail.

Wheelchair Accessibility

The trail is accessible by wheelchair (also with pram) ca 1,1 kilometres (from the Päikeseloojangu rental hut).

Hiking Options

by walking

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace Outdoor fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Bilberries, cowberries, cranberries, mushrooms

Additional Information

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

Files

A brochure of the Landscape Protection Area was issued by Environmental Board.
Download PDF.

Restrictions

The hiking trail is situated in the Meenikunno 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, Räpina-Värska Recreation Area

Räpina municipality, Põlva County

Navigation instructions : Drive 15 km from Räpina towards Võru, turn left towards Värska. Drive 3.8 km and turn right towards Meenikunno Landscape Protection Area. Drive another 5.5 km and turn right. Drive about 1.5 km to the parking area, where the sign “Liipsaare” points to the right. The start of the hiking trail is about 500 m away.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.932105
Longitude: 27.310046
L-EST 97x: 696026
L-EST 97y: 6426011

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Räpina-Värska Recreation Area
Räpina municipality, Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 15 km from Räpina towards Võru, turn left towards Värska. Drive 3.8 km and turn right towards Meenikunno Landscape Protection Area. Drive another 5.5 km and turn right. Drive about 1.5 km to the parking area, where the sign “Liipsaare” points to the right. The start of the hiking trail is about 500 m away.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.932105
Longitude: 27.310046
L-EST 97x: 696026
L-EST 97y: 6426011