Guidebook for Kärinä
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Sightseeing
Suur Munamägi is the highest point in the Baltics and stands at 318 metres from sea level. The observation tower on Suur Munamägi provides a splendid view of Estonian nature within the range of 50 km. The existing tower is the 6th in number; it was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969; its present height is 29.1 metres. The tower was renovated again in 2005 and an elevator was added to its back side.
Interesting to know:
when standing on the top of the tower, you will be 346.7 metres above sea level.
the very first tower was built in 1812 by soldiers and under the supervision of a Russian officer.
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Suur Munamägi
Suur Munamägi is the highest point in the Baltics and stands at 318 metres from sea level. The observation tower on Suur Munamägi provides a splendid view of Estonian nature within the range of 50 km. The existing tower is the 6th in number; it was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969; its present height is 29.1 metres. The tower was renovated again in 2005 and an elevator was added to its back side.
Interesting to know:
when standing on the top of the tower, you will be 346.7 metres above sea level.
the very first tower was built in 1812 by soldiers and under the supervision of a Russian officer.
Meremäe vaatetorn
Food Scene
Tsiistre Teemaja
Vana-Vastseliina-KäänuParks & Nature
Kisejärve matkarada
Kisejärv
Cabins for hikers, an observation tower and a boardwalk attract many nature lovers to the Meenikunno bog. This is a beautiful recreation area. While walking down the boardwalk, you can see the most common bog plants: leather leaf, bog rosemary, crowberry, Marsh Labrador tea, and tussock cottongrass; at the edge of the bog, dwarf birches can also be found. There are also a number of different species of peat moss of various colours. The bravest ones can try bog water with an interesting taste from the overgrown ditch near the edge of the bog.
Good to know: A new boardwalk has been constructed for the Meenikunno hiking trail extending from Päikeseloojangu forest cabin to Lake Suur Soojärv. The boardwalk is pram and wheelchair accessible.
Meenikunno trail
Cabins for hikers, an observation tower and a boardwalk attract many nature lovers to the Meenikunno bog. This is a beautiful recreation area. While walking down the boardwalk, you can see the most common bog plants: leather leaf, bog rosemary, crowberry, Marsh Labrador tea, and tussock cottongrass; at the edge of the bog, dwarf birches can also be found. There are also a number of different species of peat moss of various colours. The bravest ones can try bog water with an interesting taste from the overgrown ditch near the edge of the bog.
Good to know: A new boardwalk has been constructed for the Meenikunno hiking trail extending from Päikeseloojangu forest cabin to Lake Suur Soojärv. The boardwalk is pram and wheelchair accessible.
The Emajõe-Suursoo marshlands have been a nature conservation area since 1981. They are the fifth-largest marshlands in Estonia and the biggest delta marshlands in the country. One can also take a canoe trip in Emajõe-Suursoo bog.
Emajõe Suursoo lõunarada
The Emajõe-Suursoo marshlands have been a nature conservation area since 1981. They are the fifth-largest marshlands in Estonia and the biggest delta marshlands in the country. One can also take a canoe trip in Emajõe-Suursoo bog.
Piusa Caves were created in 1922 as a quarry of quartz sand that was used to make glass. It was quarried underground. Besides the old mining caves there are also three man-made caves in the south from the quarry. The purpose of the caves were geological observations. Piusa caves have evolved into a popular site for hibernating bats. It is the largest known hibernation colony in Eastern Europe. It is possible to visit the caves with a guide and via the visitor centre. There is a 1.4 km hiking trail which begins just near the caves.
Piusa koobastiku looduskaitseala
Piusa Caves were created in 1922 as a quarry of quartz sand that was used to make glass. It was quarried underground. Besides the old mining caves there are also three man-made caves in the south from the quarry. The purpose of the caves were geological observations. Piusa caves have evolved into a popular site for hibernating bats. It is the largest known hibernation colony in Eastern Europe. It is possible to visit the caves with a guide and via the visitor centre. There is a 1.4 km hiking trail which begins just near the caves.
The two Taevaskoda oucrops, on the banks of the ancient valley of the Ahja River, are one of the most frequently visited sites in southern Estonia. The sandstone outcrops and ancient river form the most beautiful part of the Ahja River Landscape Reserve.
Legends speak of caves and secret passageways and of demons and a mermaid with a golden comb. A walk from Saesaare dam to the outcrop at Small Heaven's Hall (Väike Taevaskoda), spring Emaläte, cave Neitsikoobas and the outcrop at Large Heaven's Hall (Suur Taevaskoda), which rises 22.5 metres above the river, is worth undertaking regardless of the season.
The beautiful and exciting natural setting attracts hikers – it is a place that every Estonian visits at least once in their life!
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Taevaskoja
The two Taevaskoda oucrops, on the banks of the ancient valley of the Ahja River, are one of the most frequently visited sites in southern Estonia. The sandstone outcrops and ancient river form the most beautiful part of the Ahja River Landscape Reserve.
Legends speak of caves and secret passageways and of demons and a mermaid with a golden comb. A walk from Saesaare dam to the outcrop at Small Heaven's Hall (Väike Taevaskoda), spring Emaläte, cave Neitsikoobas and the outcrop at Large Heaven's Hall (Suur Taevaskoda), which rises 22.5 metres above the river, is worth undertaking regardless of the season.
The beautiful and exciting natural setting attracts hikers – it is a place that every Estonian visits at least once in their life!
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The Rahinge Extreme Sports Park is situated by the Rahinge artificial lake. The park has the largest water ramp for summer snowboarding and skiing in the Baltics. You can use the same equipment for jumping as in the winter. Rahinge is also the only place in Estonia that can be used for cable skiing.
In the winter season we are open only upon reservation.
Lake Rahinge
The Rahinge Extreme Sports Park is situated by the Rahinge artificial lake. The park has the largest water ramp for summer snowboarding and skiing in the Baltics. You can use the same equipment for jumping as in the winter. Rahinge is also the only place in Estonia that can be used for cable skiing.
In the winter season we are open only upon reservation.
You will experience real thrills between the sky and the land in Otepää Adventure Park! You can easily spend the whole day in the park. Get a short of adrenaline on the climbing tracks of varying difficulty, the 350 m flight through the air above the valley of the fort or from catapulting yourself up to 20 m high in the air. The smallest members of your family can have an adventure of their own on the safe children’s track. Our professional team will advise and support you in the Adventure Park. Together, we will conquer all difficulties! You can forget about your daily worries and stress when here and enjoy the adventure on your own, with your family, friends or colleagues.
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Otepaa Adventure Park Ltd.
3 TehvandiYou will experience real thrills between the sky and the land in Otepää Adventure Park! You can easily spend the whole day in the park. Get a short of adrenaline on the climbing tracks of varying difficulty, the 350 m flight through the air above the valley of the fort or from catapulting yourself up to 20 m high in the air. The smallest members of your family can have an adventure of their own on the safe children’s track. Our professional team will advise and support you in the Adventure Park. Together, we will conquer all difficulties! You can forget about your daily worries and stress when here and enjoy the adventure on your own, with your family, friends or colleagues.