Where to go

Nature trail for children (0.4 km)

 
Võru County, Karula National Park
The nature trail/playground for children, situated near the visitor centre in Ähijärve village, welcomes younger visitors. There is a slide, watchtower, swings, sandbox, giant stride on the trail. The trail introduces erratic boulders and rocks, the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees, the most common bird species in the area, soil characteristics and traces of mammal’s activity.
Parking

Parking near Suuremäe campsite for 20 cars.

Amenities

There are 9 information boards, 7 attractions, 5 information posts about animal tracks, 5 hollow posts, soil profile in acrylic container for activities, games and puzzle solving. The trail is marked with wooden arrow signs. Activity sheets available at the information point help children to acquire the information.

Hiking Options

by walking

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Karula National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 782 8350

E-mail: info.karula@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Võru County, Karula National Park

Ähijärve village, Antsla municipality

Navigation instructions : Drive 8 km from Antsla towards Haabsaare, turn right 50 m after the Haabsaare bus stop (signs “Karula rahvuspargi külastuskeskus 7 km”, “Saru 20 km”). Drive 7 km on Haabsaare–Saru road and follow the signs to the Karula National Park’s visitor centre. Follow the wooden arrow signs from the visitor centre to the playground.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.71270
Longitude: 26.50380
L-EST 97x: 649218.0
L-EST 97y: 6399523.9

Telephone:
+372 782 8350
E-mail:
info.karula@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Võru County, Karula National Park
Ähijärve village, Antsla municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 8 km from Antsla towards Haabsaare, turn right 50 m after the Haabsaare bus stop (signs “Karula rahvuspargi külastuskeskus 7 km”, “Saru 20 km”). Drive 7 km on Haabsaare–Saru road and follow the signs to the Karula National Park’s visitor centre. Follow the wooden arrow signs from the visitor centre to the playground.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.71270
Longitude: 26.50380
L-EST 97x: 649218.0
L-EST 97y: 6399523.9