Where to go

Rõuge primeval valley hiking trail (10 km)

 
Võru County, Haanja Nature Park

The 10 km hiking trail descends from near the village swing to Rõuge primeval valley, goes past a small pond and runs along the slope of the valley, which is rich in springs. There are two hydraulic rams operating on the shore of Lake Liinjärv. Hydraulic ram is a “perpetual-motion” pump using hydraulic power and is capable of pumping water as high as ten metres or more. The trail continues along the village road between the Liinjärv and Valgjärv lakes and offers wonderful views towards Ööbikuorg valley and Linnamägi. Then the trail goes along the south-western shore of Lake Rõuge Suurjärv – the deepest lake in Estonia. Next the trail goes along the chain of lakes (Ratasjärv, Tõugjärv, Lake Kahrila) to the Hinni canyon.

Parking

Parking area near Ööbikuorg visitor centre and at Lake Rõuge Suurjärv, parking space near the Hinni canyon.

Amenities

You can start the walk both at Ööbikuorg visitor centre and at the Hinni canyon (BL: 57.765341,  26.880055). The trail is equipped with wooden signs, information boards, partly boardwalk. Visitors can use the swing and observation platform, shelter with table and benches, 1 dry toilet at the parking space of Hinni canyon and a water closet in Rõuge Ööbikuorg visitor centre.

Sights

Seven lakes of Rõuge, Rõuge primeval valley, Ööbikuorg valley, hydraulic ram, Hinni canyon.

Additional information
  • The trail is not kept clear of snow.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions

Part of the trail goes through private land. The trail is situated in Haanja Nature Park, about restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Hiking Options

walking

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Additional Information

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

Files

The brochure introducing the trail was issued by the Environmental Board.
Download PDF.

Contact

Telephone: +372 501 9564

E-mail: info.pahni@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Võru County, Haanja Nature Park

Rõuge municipality, Võru County

Navigation instructions : Drive along Võru–Valga road (Road no. 67) and turn towards Rõuge. Before Rõuge turn left (follow the sign “Rõuge Suurjärve külalistemaja 1,5 km”) and drive to the junction, with a red brick building (schoolhouse) across the road and the Rõuge school bus stop on your right. Turn left at the junction and after the schoolhouse immediately to the right (follow the signs “Ööbikuorg 0,6 km”, “Plaani 11 km”, “Haanja 8 km”). The bordermark of Haanja Nature Park and cemetery are on the left. Drive on (there is a lighted cycle and pedestrian track at the side of the road), and where the cycle and pedestrian track ends, you’ll see Rõuge Ööbikuorg visitor centre and parking area on the right. Near the visitor centre there are signs and information boards introducing the surrounding area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.72783
Longitude: 26.93450
L-EST 97x: 674799.9
L-EST 97y: 6402243.7

Telephone:
+372 501 9564
E-mail:
info.pahni@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Võru County, Haanja Nature Park
Rõuge municipality, Võru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Võru–Valga road (Road no. 67) and turn towards Rõuge. Before Rõuge turn left (follow the sign “Rõuge Suurjärve külalistemaja 1,5 km”) and drive to the junction, with a red brick building (schoolhouse) across the road and the Rõuge school bus stop on your right. Turn left at the junction and after the schoolhouse immediately to the right (follow the signs “Ööbikuorg 0,6 km”, “Plaani 11 km”, “Haanja 8 km”). The bordermark of Haanja Nature Park and cemetery are on the left. Drive on (there is a lighted cycle and pedestrian track at the side of the road), and where the cycle and pedestrian track ends, you’ll see Rõuge Ööbikuorg visitor centre and parking area on the right. Near the visitor centre there are signs and information boards introducing the surrounding area.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.72783
Longitude: 26.93450
L-EST 97x: 674799.9
L-EST 97y: 6402243.7