Where to go

Roiupalu study trail (3,2 km)

 
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
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.

Hiking Options

The trail is only for walking! Kiidjärve-Taevaskoja-Kiidjärve hiking trail (11,8 km) is the part of Roiupalu study trail.

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.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.139355
Longitude: 27.018740
L-EST 97x: 677748
L-EST 97y: 6448256

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.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.139355
Longitude: 27.018740
L-EST 97x: 677748
L-EST 97y: 6448256