58.161388, 26.921944
GPS: 58° 9' 41" N, 26° 55' 19" E
The River of Ahja is with its calm flow and beautiful nature the best place for the beginners canoe riders. On the other hand in springtime high water time the River of Ahja is of much faster flow and is suitable only for people with previous canoeing experience. The River of Ahja can be passed only with a canoe or single raft, as it is situated in an ancient valley of the River Ahja and is relatively narrow.
Here and there the high slopes of the ancient valley expose as sandstone cliffs that are called buffs (pae) and sky chambers (taevaskoda). The river has rapids as well as quieter places, as for example the beautiful mill lake of Kiidjärve. The cool river with many springs offers unforgettable and romantic experiences for hikers.
The Big and Small Taevaskoda on the banks of the Ahja River is one of the most beautiful places in Estonia comprising of the sandstone outcrops surrounded by coniferous forests. The Big Taevaskoda, the highest of the two outcrops, is up to 22.5 met...
Location: Pikajärve küla, Valgjärve vald, Põlvamaa, 63410
Pikajärve Manor (in German Langensee) was created in 1749 when it was separated from the Manor of Valgjärve. Current building complex derives from the times of von Muellers and big part of it dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. The main bui...
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