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This 3.2 km trail introducing the wildlife of South Estonia offers many good emotions to visitors. A good place to spend an active afternoon. In this trail you can see a surprising number of sights that are characteristic to the whole of South Estonia: the twisting Hatiku stream, views down on the Ahja river, the only patch of marsh at Linapatch on the slopes of the Ahja river valley, a spruce tree with atypical bark ("cork spruce") and the record-breaking pine-tree. The trail is only for walking!
Parking
Parking for max 10 cars in Kiidjärve visitor centres parking area.
Amenities
Information boards (in Estonian-English) along the study trail, dry toilet at the parking area. The study trail map is available at the Visitor Centre. The study trail is marked with red dots on signposts and trees.
Berries-mushrooms
Bilberries, mushrooms
Sights
Sõnajalamägi hill, Palanumägi hill, Linasoo bog, Kunnimägi hill, spruce with atypical bark (Picea abies f. Tuberculata), the tallest pine tree, sacrificial rock, Hatiku stream, Ahja River.
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 located in the Ahja River Valley Landscape Protection Area. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, Kiidjärve
Navigation instructions : Drive along Põlva–Reola road from Tartu towards Põlva. 10 km before Põlva turn left at the Koorvere junction towards Kiidjärve. Continue 4 km along Akste–Häätaru road (Road no. 18138). 0,6 km after the Kiidjärve Park bus stop there is a large parking area to the left of the road. This is the parking area of RMK Kiidjärve Visitor Centre/information point. Move from the car park to the road, turn right and walk about 50 m until you see a signpost pointing to the left.
Drive along Põlva–Reola road from Tartu towards Põlva. 10 km before Põlva turn left at the Koorvere junction towards Kiidjärve. Continue 4 km along Akste–Häätaru road (Road no. 18138). 0,6 km after the Kiidjärve Park bus stop there is a large parking area to the left of the road. This is the parking area of RMK Kiidjärve Visitor Centre/information point. Move from the car park to the road, turn right and walk about 50 m until you see a signpost pointing to the left.
