Where to go

Pähni forest study trail (3 km)

 
Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area
The trail starts and ends at Pähni Visitor Centre. The forest landscape here is characterised by small wetland areas and the curvy flooded meadow. Most forests are old fresh boreal forests. Their condition is quite natural and therefore they possess diverse biota. A quite wanderer may easily meet a wild animal, birds will accompany you anyway. Also, the forest is rich in insects. There are 15 points of interest along the trail.
Parking

Parking at the parking area of the Visitor Centre.

Amenities

The trail starts and ends at Pähni Visitor Centre. Along the trail there are 15 points of interest, introducing different tree species, objects of cultural heritage and traces of animal activity. 200 m of the trail is boardwalk and there are 4 shelters for rest stops.

Hiking Options

by walking

Berries-mushrooms

Bilberries, mushrooms

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 501 9564

E-mail: info.pahni@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

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 külastuskeskus 6”). Drive 6 km to Pähni village. The first building to the left of the road before the Pähni stream is Pähni Visitor Centre, the trail starts at the Visitor Centre.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.632889
Longitude: 26.769336
L-EST 97x: 665400
L-EST 97y: 6391261

Telephone:
+372 501 9564
E-mail:
info.pahni@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
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 külastuskeskus 6”). Drive 6 km to Pähni village. The first building to the left of the road before the Pähni stream is Pähni Visitor Centre, the trail starts at the Visitor Centre.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.632889
Longitude: 26.769336
L-EST 97x: 665400
L-EST 97y: 6391261