• Nature and Activities
  • Nature

Rebasmäe spring

Rebasmäe allikas, Võru vald, Võru maakond, 64125

The Rebasmäe spring (also known as Ilumetsa spring) is the largest floodwater spring in Võru County. You can take a boardwalk to the spring, but before you get on the trail, you have to descend into a shallow valley on the long staircase  and cross the bridge over the Rebasmäe stream. The trail ends at the spring.
The spring water is very clean but contains iron compounds, giving it a distinctive taste and reddish color. It’s definitely worth tasting the water. The approximately meter-deep surface of the spring is crystal clear like a mirror, where you can see the bubbling water flow.
The spring is surrounded by ancient forest, which has been under nature protection since 1981. Silence, birdsong, and the sound of water create a mysterious atmosphere, enhanced by lush mosses and forest plants giving it a jungle-like appearance.
Near the spring on the stream’s bank is the RMK Rebasmäe forest hut, where you can rest, make a campfire, or, if desired, camp and stay overnight.
Good to know: in summer, the spring releases about 30 liters of water per seco

Amenities

  • Information boards
  • Drop Toilet

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V Spa & Conference Hotel

The V Spa complex has a 4-star hotel, restaurant, spa, and conference centre. Here, you can forget about unimportant things and effortlessly focus on what really matters in life: good health, good people, and a good mood. V Spa & Conference Hotel offers superior and deluxe rooms and luxurious suites. The conference centre offers business clients rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We recommend our laser show for families with children! V Spa Hotel offers an unforgettable holiday for families, couples, and visitors coming from further afield.

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Ahja Manor

Ahja Manor dates back to the Middle Ages (from 1553). The two-storey main building of the baroque Ahja Manor with a half-hipped roof, completed in the late 1740s, was one of the most luxurious in Southern Estonia at that time. In the years 1929–1997, a school operated in the manor house.In 2007, there was a fire in the building and only the walls remained. Several smaller buildings have been preserved from the manor, although most of them have been rebuilt. There is also a beautiful park with a pond which is under nature and heritage protection.The manor with the park is known to many thanks to the book Little Illimar based on the childhood memories of the folk writer Friedebert Tuglas from Ahja.

Rannamõisa Holiday Village

Rannamõisa Holiday Village is located in a beautiful spot near Lake Peipus. Bring your family, loved one, or friend, and enjoy the picturesque views on a beach and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. Children can have fun on the sports courts and the playground. You can spend your evenings watching the sunset, talking with your friends, grilling, and going to the sauna. The house can accommodate up to eight people (four double beds in the bedrooms). The kitchen has everything you need for cooking. The house also has a sauna with unlimited access.Here, time stops!

Sõjatare Walls and Uku Cave

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Antonius Boutique Hotel

In the heart of Tartu, opposite the main building of the University of Tartu, you will find the elegant, luxurious Antonius Hotel. The interior of this historic building is furnished with valuable antique furniture, complemented by modern solutions. Each room has a unique interior! The rooms on the top floor have well-preserved ceiling beams, stone walls, and historical elements to enjoy. The hotel also has a first-class restaurant, where you can pamper yourself with an à la carte dinner and a rich breakfast, or you can choose to enjoy delicious dishes in the comfort of your hotel room. Pets are welcome at the Antonius Hotel!

Seedri Holiday Farm

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Valgesoo study trail

The study trail is well-suited for getting acquainted with the development and vegetation of bogs and for observing pine cultures. A 1.8 km long circular study trail revolves around the Valgesoo bog. On the she study trail you can explore the bog vegetation, old pine plantation ("Baron's pine forest"), and a forest edge rich of Scottish wood ants. The whole trail is accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. To facilitate movement on the track, there is a track map and colour markings on the trees. There is an observation tower and a campfire site at the start of the study trail.Valgesoo bog is one of the 21 places worth discovering in Southern Estonia, which is suggested to be visited for those who are interested in nature.