Where to go

Piusa river valley hiking trail (15 km)

 
Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area

15 km is one way, back and forth will be 30 km. The trail starts at Vastseliina Episcopal Castle ruins and goes along the primeval valley of the Piusa River to Lindora village on Võru–Obinitsa road. In addition to nice outcrops there are several sites of old mills along the trail. The trail is equipped with wooden signs.

Parking

Parking area at Vastseliina Episcopal castle ruins and an additional parking space in front of the Piiri tavern. NB! Starting from the north (upstream) parking at Lindora campfire site or Härma campfire site.

Amenities

On the trail there are information boards introducing the sights.

Hiking Options

by walking, by bicycle

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace The trail passes the Make campfire site and Härma campfire site.

Berries-mushrooms

Bilberries, mushrooms

Sights

Primeval valley of the Piusa River, ruins of the Vastseliina Episcopal Castle, the highest sandstone outcrop wall in Estonia – Härma Mäemine müür aka Keldri müür and several sites of former mills.

Additional Information

Restrictions

The trail is in Piusa River Valley 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: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area

Võru municipality, Võru County

Navigation instructions : When coming from the direction of Võru, drive about 22 km along Luhamaa road (Road no. 2, E263), go past Vastseliina and turn left at the Illi bus stop. Drive 3.1 km along the asphalt road to Vastseliina Castle and Piiri tavern. The trail starts there. Near the castle there are signs and a map of the trail. When coming from the direction of Võru along Võru–Räpina road (Road no. 65), about 7 km after Kääpa turn towards Obinitsa (follow the signs). Go 18 km along the asphalt road to the Lindora bus stop and 500 m after the bus stop turn right onto a small road in the pine forest. The hiking trail sign is at the beginning of the road. Drive 1.1 km and after some buildings by the road on the left there is a parking area, shelter and a map of the trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.729162
Longitude: 27.361827
L-EST 97x: 700222.5
L-EST 97y: 6403587.8

Telephone:
+372 501 9564
E-mail:
info.pahni@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Võru County, Haanja-Karula Recreation Area
Võru municipality, Võru County
Navigation instructions:
When coming from the direction of Võru, drive about 22 km along Luhamaa road (Road no. 2, E263), go past Vastseliina and turn left at the Illi bus stop. Drive 3.1 km along the asphalt road to Vastseliina Castle and Piiri tavern. The trail starts there. Near the castle there are signs and a map of the trail. When coming from the direction of Võru along Võru–Räpina road (Road no. 65), about 7 km after Kääpa turn towards Obinitsa (follow the signs). Go 18 km along the asphalt road to the Lindora bus stop and 500 m after the bus stop turn right onto a small road in the pine forest. The hiking trail sign is at the beginning of the road. Drive 1.1 km and after some buildings by the road on the left there is a parking area, shelter and a map of the trail.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.729162
Longitude: 27.361827
L-EST 97x: 700222.5
L-EST 97y: 6403587.8