Meenikunno Trail
Nature trails, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Partly accessible
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Description:
The trail is 5.8 km long and circular, consisting of a 2.4 km boardwalk and a 3.4 km forest path. There are 13 information boards along the trail, introducing the bog and the forest. The bog offers something for everyone – hikers, berry pickers, birdwatchers, etc. Wheelchair and stroller users can travel from the Sunset Forest House end to the large bog lake, approximately 1.1 km. An assistant is needed due to steep inclines and declines for wheelchair users from the parking lot to the boardwalk. Swimming is possible at two spots. At the Liipsaare end of the trail, there is a lookout tower and a covered campfire site, but no special facilities.
Accessibility
Facilities
Rules to follow
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Location:
Räpina vald, Põlvamaa
Suggested starting point:
Drive 15 km from Räpina towards Võru and turn left towards Värska. Drive 3.8 km and turn right towards Meenikunno Nature Reserve. Continue for another 5.5 km and turn right again. Drive about 1.5 km until you reach the parking area, where a sign points to "Liipsaare" on the right. The starting point of the hiking trail is about 500 m further. You can also access the trail from the Sunset Forest House parking area (coordinates BL: 57.946226, 27.330847; L-EST 97 x: 6427642 y: 697179).
GPS coordinates:
Lat:57.932242, Lon:27.310000
Hiking time:
20 min (one direction)
Distance:
1.1 km (one direction)
Marking:
Not marked, some signs
Type:
Out-and-back trail
Trail surface:
The path has a gravel surface, consisting of small stones and crushed rock. This type of material is well-suited for a nature trail, as it is stable and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, providing a smooth surface for movement.
Getting there:
With a car, with a bus, by train
Website:
Meenikunno hiking trail
Info:
We offer guided hikes for groups year-round; please arrange in advance by calling +372 676 7122 or emailing info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee. Before heading into nature, please familiarize yourself with the following guidelines: the principles of the right of public access, how to behave in nature, and leave no trace practices.
Closest shops:
COOP Veriora, COOP Lasva, Leevi pood, COOP Orava
Closest gas stations:
Põlva Olerex, Terminal Põlva, Olerex Võru, Terminal Värska
Note:
The hiking trail is located in the Meenikunno Nature Reserve; please familiarize yourself with the protection rules here. If necessary, request additional information from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Description:
The trail is 5.8 km long and circular, consisting of a 2.4 km boardwalk and a 3.4 km forest path. There are 13 information boards along the trail, introducing the bog and the forest. The bog offers something for everyone – hikers, berry pickers, birdwatchers, etc. Wheelchair and stroller users can travel from the Sunset Forest House end to the large bog lake, approximately 1.1 km. An assistant is needed due to steep inclines and declines for wheelchair users from the parking lot to the boardwalk. Swimming is possible at two spots. At the Liipsaare end of the trail, there is a lookout tower and a covered campfire site, but no special facilities.
Accessibility
Facilities
Rules to follow
Download the GPX of the trail
In order to open the GPX file with the trail route on a mobile phone or computer, please install one of the hiking apps or maps, e.g., Wikiloc, Outdooractive, ViewRanger, OS Maps or any other GPX file reading programme or application.
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