Where to go

RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route / Kantsi-Kiidjärve (44 km)

 
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
At Kavastu you can experience crossing the river Emajõgi on the cable ferry or by boat. That is why you should plan your arrival at Kavastu at the time the ferry operator works: Mo-Su  04.07.2020 - 30.09.2020 9.00-20.00.(phone 372 533 02 611).  After long and straight forest road and another road between open fields, hikers arrive at Võnnu, where they can visit the local shop. The trail continues through the forest to Ahja campfire site. Next, there is the village of Ahja, where you can replenish your food supply in the shop or at an Olerex petrol station (open 06.00-22.00), visit the Tuglas Museum, explore the places familiar from the novel "Väike Illimar" by Friedebert Tuglas, or take a look at Ahja manor estate. After leaving Ahja, the trail goes through the village and between fields to Valgesoo campfire site, where it is possible to go to Valgesoo study trail. Next from Valgesoo, the hiking route continues along a gravel road to Kiidjärve Visitor Centre on the bank of the Ahja river.
Parking

For long-term parking it is convenient to use the parking area at Kantsi campfire site or Kiidjärve Visitor Centre. In addition, parking is available at most campfire sites on this section of the hiking route.

Water

Please note that there is no water available near Kantsi, Ahja and Valgesoo campfire sites. Water is available in Kiidjärve Visitor Centre during the opening hours.

Amenities

The trail is marked with white-green-white blazes, hiking trail signs and hiking route boards. The rest stops on this section of the hiking route and distances between them:

  • Kantsi campfire site- Ahja campfire site 28 km
  • Ahja campfire site-Valgesoo campfire site 14 km
  • Valgesoo campfire site-Kiidjärve nature centre 3 km

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

The sights in this section of the hiking route are the river Suur-Emajõgi, which can be crossed either by cable ferry or boat, Ahja manor and Valgesoo bog.

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

On the hiking route one should not forget that camping and making a fire is allowed only at places designated for those purposes.

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7122

E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking route

Location info

Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area

The hiking trail is in Luunja and Kastre municipalities in Tartu County and in Põlva municipalities in Põlva County

Navigation instructions : On Tartu-Räpina road drive 8 km and turn left (follow the sign "Kavastu"). Drive on 10 km. Cross the intersection, now it is 3 km gravel road to the parking. Park before the gate. The campfire site is on the right from the road 100 m from the gate.

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking route
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
The hiking trail is in Luunja and Kastre municipalities in Tartu County and in Põlva municipalities in Põlva County
Navigation instructions:
On Tartu-Räpina road drive 8 km and turn left (follow the sign "Kavastu"). Drive on 10 km. Cross the intersection, now it is 3 km gravel road to the parking. Park before the gate. The campfire site is on the right from the road 100 m from the gate.