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Võru County, Karula National Park
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
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
The trail features nine information boards, a low gazebo with a slide, swings, a rope carousel, a plaque displaying animal tracks, four hollow bird egg poles and a soil profile, providing opportunities for active play, games, and puzzles. The trail is marked with wooden directional arrows. Worksheets to help consolidate what you have learned on the trail can be requested from the information point.
Camping
Suuremäe campsite
Outdoor Fireplace
The Ähijärve campfire site and Suuremäe campsite each have four campfire sites.
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.
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.
