Where to go

Valgesoo bog campfire site

 
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area

A nice in 2022 reconstructed site for hikers at the edge of Valgesoo bog. The campfire site is on the RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route.

Parking

For 20 cars in the observation tower parking lot, for up to 4 cars in the parking pockets

Water

The closest place for drinkingwater is RMK Kiidjärve Visitor Centre (ca 3km from here) during its opening hours.

Amenities

Covered fire pit with grill grate,  2 table-benches with roof, benches, woodshed-dry toilet, waste bin, borders

Wheelchair Accessibility

Accessible dry toilet, it is possible to move around with a wheelchair in the campfire site

Hiking Options

There is the start of the 1.8 km Valgesoo study trail in the observation tower parking lot and Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route is passing by the campfire site

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace Covered fire pit with grill grate

Berries-mushrooms

Blueberries, lingonberries, mushrooms, cranberries in Valgesoo bog

Sights

Valgesoo wooded bog, virgin forest, old pine plantation ("Baron's pine forest") on the study trail, observation tower nearby

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The campfire site is situated in the Valgesoo Nature Reserve. 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: campfire site

Location info

Location : Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area

Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road

Navigation instructions : Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva-Reola Road (road no 61). 10 km before Põlva turn left towards Kiidjärve at Koorvere intersection. Drive along Akste-Häätaru Road (road no. 18138) for 7 km and then turn right into a forest road at the Valgesoo sign. Drive 150 m until you reach the observation tower parking lot. The campfire site is on the right of the driveway.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.153263
Longitude: 27.0568 
L-EST 97x: 679917,13
L-EST 97y: 6449905,15

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Põlva County, Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area
Põlva County, Põlva municipality, near Kiidjärve–Kärsa road
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Tartu towards Põlva along the Põlva-Reola Road (road no 61). 10 km before Põlva turn left towards Kiidjärve at Koorvere intersection. Drive along Akste-Häätaru Road (road no. 18138) for 7 km and then turn right into a forest road at the Valgesoo sign. Drive 150 m until you reach the observation tower parking lot. The campfire site is on the right of the driveway.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.153263
Longitude: 27.0568 
L-EST 97x: 679917,13
L-EST 97y: 6449905,15