Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre ski trails

Kuutsemäe, the most attractive and compact mountain sports centre in Estonia, offers leisure opportunities during all seasons. By today, the centre has proved its sustainability, and since 1991, it has been the only mountain skiing and snowboarding centre in Estonia that operates without interruption. Kuutsemäe Holiday Centre offers:• 7 lit slopes with varying degrees of difficulty• a slope for children• a snowboarding and skiing park; BagJump• skiing and snowboarding lessons; free skiing school for children• accommodation and catering• mountain skiing and snowboarding equipment rental• an excellent place for organizing winter or summer retreats for your companySee you at Kuutsemäe!

The nature trail connecting two cities runs along the banks of the Pedeli River. The asphalt trail is 5 km long. If you find yourself on a boardwalk in the middle of the path, you have already crossed the border. Take the time to climb the stairs to Pudrumägi hill, which offers a wonderful view of the twin cities! There is no rush here – there are children's playgrounds, outdoor gyms, a beach, a recreation area on the peninsula, and even dog parks by the trail. The tracks are perfect for walking, cycling, rollerblading, and skiing. Come and enjoy this beautiful city!

Discover the charm of the Nordic winter on skis. Have you ever imagined yourself moving through quiet, snowy forests? This ski tour offers an opportunity to experience the Estonian winter in a fun, peaceful way, and no prior skiing experience is required. This is not a classical skiing lesson but rather a relaxing nature trek where you can get accustomed to the movement at your own pace while enjoying the surrounding winter landscape. Small groups create a personal atmosphere, and the guide assists you throughout the journey, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable. All necessary equipment is available on-site, so you don't have to worry about anything. The tour concludes with a warm drink and a small snack, making the experience particularly enjoyable. Additionally, you will have a photo as a souvenir of your first Nordic winter experience on skis. Tours are held in Tartu, Otepää, and Haanja. Suitable for solo travelers, couples, and small groups seeking something new and memorable.

The 63 km track of the Tartu Ski Marathon starts from the stadium of Tehvandi Sport Centre in Otepää and runs to Elva through Väike Munamägi, Matu, Harimägi, Kuutsemägi and Palu. The 31 km track starts by the Arula crossroads. The official finish of the track is in the Tartu County Recreational Sport Centre in Elva. The track section between Tehvandi and Kääriku can be used from the second week of February until the end of the winter season.Interesting facts: * the wooden sculptures of the biggest open air theme park in Estonia, Maajumalate Park, are near the track.

The Kubija health trails and training area, which are 4.5 km from the centre of Võru, offer a range of sporting opportunities to all sports lovers in beautiful natural surroundings. The ca 2 km long rollerblading track and forest trails start from the Võru Sports Centre Kubija ski base. Right at the very start of the tracks is a training area in which you can give all of your muscle groups a good workout. There are also treadmills next to the rollerblading track.Did you know...?* In winter there are ski trails in Kubija

The 5 km ski track of Tehvandi Sports Centre is covered with artificial snow and invites you to ski classic style or freestyle. The relief of the track is difficult with some dangerous downhill parts and it is therefore more suitable for professionals. The track is lit until 10:00 pm every evening. The 10 km Tehvandi hiking track is more suitable for amateurs.

This 1.2 km long health track starts from Kunimäe plateau by the main building at Tehvandi Sports Centre, where there is a gymnastics set with three different attractions, and then winds its way around Kunimäe Hill. There are seven exercise sets along the track designed to develop different muscle groups and balance. The track is marked by green tape.

The skiing slopes and cross-country skiing tracks in Haanja are suitable for beginners and experienced skiers alike. The skiing tracks are 1 km, 2 km, 3 km and 5 km long. By the stadium there is also a sledding slope which kids and adults will love. Lit skiing tracks run for 2 km and 3.2 km and are open until 21:00. Next to the recreation centre is a shooting range for biathlon lovers. The centre also rents skis, has changing facilities and a sauna, and a cafe for those looking to recharge their batteries. Outside of the skiing season the tracks in Haanja are ideal for cycling and hiking.