Vällamägi, the second highest hill of Estonia, covered in virgin forest is situated in Haanjamaa, north of Suur Munamägi. The hill is 304 m above sea level, and 84 m from its foot. The slopes are very steep in most places. The hill has a signposted hiking trail and a quality hostel for hikers. The Estonian biggest bog with a 17 m thick peat deposit, and several small transition mires which probably used to be lakes at one time are found at the hill top. People say about the mysterious and unique Vällamägi that the hill foretells weather: when the hill is emitting steam, or “smoking” in dry weather, rain will soon be coming.
Suur Munamägi is the highest point in the Baltics and stands at 317,6 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 5th in number; it was bu...
Since October 2010 on the Nature reserve of the Piusa caves, near the Museum Cave, the Piusa Caves Visitor Centre has been open. The purpose of the visitor centre is to contribute to the protection of the Piusa caves and protected species by the ye...
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