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The forest hut stands on the shore of the artificial lake of Pähni, and has served the interests of hikers, holiday-makers, and nature-lovers for ten years already. Pähni nature study trail, which starts at Pähni Nature Centre and is 1.5 km in length, passes by near the forest hut.
Parking
Parking near the hut.
Water
Tap water during the opening time of the Pähni Visitor Centre.
Amenities
In addition to the hexagonal forest hut with benches in it, there is a shelter with table and benches, campfire ring, outdoor fireplace, woodshed with sleeping loft, and dry toilet.
Hiking Options
Pähni nature study trail (1,5 km), Tõrvandu forest study trail, RMK hiking trail Piusa-Pähni section and Pähni-Ähijärve section passes near the forest hut.
Location : Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area
Pähni village, Rõuge municipality, Võru County
Navigation instructions : On Võru–Valga road (Road no. 67), 30 km from Võru, turn left at the Matsi junction (when coming from Valga, turn right 50 km from Valga, follow the sign “RMK Pähni looduskeskus 6”). Drive 6 km to Pähni village. At Pähni Nature Centre turn right before the Pähni stream (follow the sign “Pähni metsaonn”). After 100 m turn left between the spruce hedge and you’ll arrive at the forest hut.
On Võru–Valga road (Road no. 67), 30 km from Võru, turn left at the Matsi junction (when coming from Valga, turn right 50 km from Valga, follow the sign “RMK Pähni looduskeskus 6”). Drive 6 km to Pähni village. At Pähni Nature Centre turn right before the Pähni stream (follow the sign “Pähni metsaonn”). After 100 m turn left between the spruce hedge and you’ll arrive at the forest hut.
