Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
This 3 km signposted loop trail leads the visitor to picturesque outcrops and views of primeval forces, and also to the world of legends, folk tales and film industry. The trail is only for walking, part of the trail (to Suur Taevaskoda) is suitable for persons with reduced mobility. The trail is for walking only!
Parking
Saesaare large parking area for 30 cars.
Amenities
Information boards, railings on steep slopes, bridges, stairs. The hiking trail map is available at the Kiidjärve Visitor Centre.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Inva-toilet is in the parking lot. With a wheelchair and a pram it is possible to move along the gravel road to Suur Taevaskoda, follow the directions, please. As the road goes up and down, a wheelchair user definitely needs a attendant.
Berries-mushrooms
Bilberries, mushrooms
Sights
Suur Taevaskoda, Väike Taevaskoda (outcrops), Emaläte (Mother’s Spring), Neitsikoobas (Virgin’s Cave), Salakuulajakivi (Spy’s Rock), Savimägi (Clay Hill), Ahja River.
Additional Information
In December 2023, trees with severe damage, which were already broken and dangerous for visitors, were cut along the trail. Since it is a conservation zone of the protected area, the trees are not removed in order to preserve the conservation values, but are left in the same place to enrich the natural diversity.
The parking area is kept clear of snow; no snow removal on the trail.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The trail is situated in Ahja River Valley Landscape Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Public events for more than 50 people are subject to approval from RMK, more information from puhkus@rmk.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, in the Saesaare–Taevaskoja area
Navigation instructions : Drive on Tartu–Põlva road towards Põlva, 6 km before Põlva turn left towards Taevaskoja. Continue 3.5 km along Kanariku–Kiidjärve road (Road no. 18146). Drive through Taevaskoja village, before the Saesaare bus stop there is a sign directing to Taevaskoda on the right. Drive about 400 m to Taevaskodade parking area.
Drive on Tartu–Põlva road towards Põlva, 6 km before Põlva turn left towards Taevaskoja. Continue 3.5 km along Kanariku–Kiidjärve road (Road no. 18146). Drive through Taevaskoja village, before the Saesaare bus stop there is a sign directing to Taevaskoda on the right. Drive about 400 m to Taevaskodade parking area.
