Peräjärve forest trail (4 km)
The trail features fascinating landforms: kettle basins, valleys of Hundiauk (“Wolf’s hole”), Säitsmäpõrguorg (“Valley of seven hells”). The trail passes Lake Peräjärv (“the furthermost lake”), the small overgrowing forest lake, which is the furthermost of the lakes in Ähijärve; hence the name. Also, traces of beaver activity can be seen on the lakeshore.
The trail makes a detour to “Baron’s” spring and ends on the Lossimägi hill, the site of a former Vanamõisa manor lord’s hunting castle. The castle was destroyed in a fire in 1921. Tall thujas and larches, ruins of a stove and fieldstone cellar now mark the site of the beautiful two-floor building with balconies. From the Lossimägi hill you can admire the Haanja uplands rising against the horizon.
The study trail is most captivating in spring when the forest resounds with chirping birds and mezereon is in bloom; in summer and autumn when forests are filled with wild berries and mushrooms; and in winter when tracks in the snow tell an interesting story about wild animal activities.
Parking
For max 12 cars.
Amenities
17 information boards along the trail. The trail is marked with wooden arrow signs and colour blazing on trees.
Hiking Options
by walking
Outdoor Fireplace
Uncovered Fireplace Fire ring with a grill in the Peräjärve campfire site.
Berries-mushrooms
Cowberries, bilberries, mushrooms
Sights
The trail introduces different forest types, forest management and conservation and cultural heritage.
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
Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.68501
Longitude: 26.52417
L-EST 97x: 650551
L-EST 97y: 6396462