The 3-kilometre-long Sangaste forest park trail is located in Kiidjärve-Kooraste Recreation Area and starts from the forest park behind the Sangaste Castle.The trail introduces the forest park, founded by Count Friedrich Magnus Berg, where nearly a few hundred different species of trees and shrubs are represented. The trail has signs, stairs, bridges, and information boards that introduce the forest park and the various species of trees. There's also a campfire site on the trail with a fire pit, benches, a toilet, and a wood shed, which can also be used as a shelter.Interesting fact: Estonia's tallest, a 42-metre-tall Douglas tree grows in the park. It's possible to visit the Sangaste Castle during opening hours.
Humala Kalabaas is a home business offering services related to fishing and operating on the banks of the Emajõgi River. In addition to the fishing spot with an accommodation on the banks of the Emajõgi River and boat rental with the possibility of overnight stay, we offer the opportunity to rent a motorboat Amur with a driver, so that you can see with your own eyes the largest swamp of Emajõe Suursoo in all its glory. It is wild, beautiful, rich in species, isolated, and majestic. We will sail 25km to Praaga swamp village and, if the weather permits, also a little on Lake Peipsi. Sunrise, daytime and sunset tours are all possible. 1 trip max 4 people and about 2.5 hours. We offer rain clothes for 4 people.
Come and discover the Emajõgi River, Lake Peipsi, or Lake Võrtsjärv aboard the Diora. You can take in views of Tartu, the Old Believers' village on Piirisaar, or Võrtsjärv's enchanting nature. The boat features a lounge-style salon, a second-floor terrace, and cozy interiors, which are also pleasant in cooler weather. Do you want a romantic dinner on Võrtsjärv or an exciting hike on Piirissaar? The Diora is a private charter boat, and its cruise program is tailored to your specific wishes. The Diora can also do more adventurous trips, such as excursions to Piirissaar, sunset cruises to Praaga, and trips to Kabina Quarry.
The lovely Lake Mooste is a great stopping place for holiday-makers and those wanting to discover Põlvamaa. In Mooste, there is a stunning manor complex that is worth a visit!The swimming area of Lake Mooste has a sandy beach, a swimming platform, changing cabins, a volleyball court and a hiking trail for going on a walk around the lake.Mooste Distillery Guesthouse is a 5 minute walk from the swimming area right on the shore of the lake – here, you can rent a boat for a trip on the lake.
Männikjärv hiking trail offers wonderful views of Lake Männikjärv and the bog surrounding it. The hiking trail enables you to walk through a boreo-nemoral forest; the 2.2 km trail is suitable for a beginner. The trail is marked with red signs on trees, and it takes about 1 hour to complete it.Good to know:- During high water, parts of the bog are impassable.- For staying at Männikjärv, organising a public event for more than 20 people and driving an all-terrain vehicle, you must first apply for a permit from the manager of the protected area – Estonian Environmental Board.
Enjoy winter fishing with your friends or family in a warm room — or even from bed! The winter fishing cabin is a floating camping house heated by an air heater with six holes in the floor to fish through the floor while you're cozy and warm inside. The heater keeps the room warm at 20 degrees even when it is -25 degrees outside. It is located in the romantic Luunja Jõesadama, which is connected to the fish-rich Emajõgi River. We will show you good fishing spots. You can park your car 30m away. A heated toilet is at the back of the cabin, and a pub is at the nearby harbor. The house can accommodate up to four anglers, and four people can stay overnight. You can rent or buy fishing equipment and use the fishing guide service if necessary.
The stable Latrex 450 with a trimaran base has been transformed into a floating motorised tent with the help of a canopy tent, a platform between the seats and seat covers. It is nice to sail with the boat just for fun, catch fish, and spend the night on the water as if you were in a tent.The nearby Emajõe Suursoo is a large network of waterways that fascinates with its wildness, size, picturesque views, swamp inhabitants, abundance of fish, and isolation.With the "Tent boat" it is possible to comfortably camp on water at Suursoo without the need to access RMK campsites. A large mosquito net surrounds the bed of the boat and the tent protects against natural phenomena. Suitable for couples to be alone in nature.
Between the forests of Elva is a mysterious body of water – Lake Vaikne. The beautiful forest lake is a sight in itself and enchants visitors with its charming nature and silence at any time of the year. The lake has also won the attention of the poet J. Kärner, who at one time often came here to gather inspiration.The place is suitable for a responsible holidaymaker who prefers less populated places and wants to have a breath-taking experience. The lake is suitable for swimming – the water is clean and very warm.Use the wooden bridge to dive into the lake!Swimming is at your own risk!The area is illustrated by the wooden sculptures of the Nature Energy Trail.