Murrumetsa hiking trail (3.5 km)
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).
Hiking Options
It is possible to go to Lake Pühajärve hiking trail (14 km).
Camping
In Angunina1 campfire site camping for 2 tents (for 4).
Outdoor Fireplace
Covered Fireplace
Maintenance
Files
The brochure introducing the trail was issued by the Environmental Board.
Download PDF.
Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.046859
Longitude: 26.460694
L-EST 97x: 645283
L-EST 97y: 6436619