Where to go

Paganamaa study trails (3.8-4.7 km)

 
Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area
There are three marked trails, and you can choose a walk of 4.0 or 4.7 km, the 3,8 km long trail is for cycling. All the trails start on the Raadi hill on the edge of the Piirorg valley. The jewels of Paganamaa (Old Heathen’s Land) are the lakes in the Piirorg valley on the Piiroja stream: Kikkajärv, Sarapuujärv, Liivajärv and Mudajärv lakes. The Estonian-Latvian border runs along the medial line of these lakes. This area got its name according to the kettle holes, formed by the retreating glaciers – these kettles are known as the “footprints” of the Old Heathen. The diameter of the kettles is 50–100 m and depth 15–20 m. The slope angles are up to 25 degrees. It is said that in the old days the surroundings of these “footprints” were treeless and the oblong hollows reminded people of huge footprints.
Parking

Available

Amenities

Along the trail there is 1 information board, 12 small information boards, 2 campfire sites, 1 dry toilet. The trails are 4.0 km, 4.7 km and 3.8 km (by bicycle).

Hiking Options

by walking, by bicycle

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace Paganamaa campfire site.

Sights

Piiriorg valley, chain of lakes, landscape.

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The study trails are on the Paganamaa Landscape Protection Area. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 501 9564

E-mail: info.pahni@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area

Paganamaa, Rõuge municipality, Võru County

Navigation instructions : On Võru–Rõuge–Vastse-Roosa road, 32 km from Võru (1.5 km from the centre of Krabi) turn left (follow the signs “Paganamaa vaatetorn”, “Paganamaa matkarajad”). Drive 2.2 km to Paganamaa campfire site on the shore of Lake Liivajärv. All the cycling and walking trails in Paganamaa area start at the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.585415
Longitude: 26.834319
L-EST 97x: 669502.1
L-EST 97y: 6386140.3

Telephone:
+372 501 9564
E-mail:
info.pahni@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area
Paganamaa, Rõuge municipality, Võru County
Navigation instructions:
On Võru–Rõuge–Vastse-Roosa road, 32 km from Võru (1.5 km from the centre of Krabi) turn left (follow the signs “Paganamaa vaatetorn”, “Paganamaa matkarajad”). Drive 2.2 km to Paganamaa campfire site on the shore of Lake Liivajärv. All the cycling and walking trails in Paganamaa area start at the campfire site.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.585415
Longitude: 26.834319
L-EST 97x: 669502.1
L-EST 97y: 6386140.3