Description

Kirikumäe hiking trails (3.2 km)

Võru County, Haanja–Karula Recreation Area

The 3,2 km long hiking trail goes around lake Kirikumäe and is situated in Kirikumäe Landscape Protection Area. The trail is supplied with wooden signs and information boards.

Phone	+372 501 9564
E-mail	info.pahni@rmk.ee
Type of object	Hiking trail
Parking facilities	Parking area for 5 cars.
Amenities	Kirikumäe hiking trail is 3.2 km long, partly boardwalk. There are fire ring with barbecue grill along the trail.
Camping facilities	On the Kirikumäe campfire site max 2 tents.
Campfire site	1 fire ring with a grill
Hiking options	by walking
Sights	Bog lakes, forest and meadow communities, and scenic view of rolling landscape.
Additional information	The trail is not kept clear of snow. Part of the trail goes through private land. Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions	The hiking trail is in Kirikumäe Landscape Protection Area, information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).

Location	Võru municipality, Võru County. Object no 39 on the recreation area map.
Driving directions	Drive about 19 km on Võru–Luhamaa road (Road no. 2, E263) towards Vastseliina and turn right to Vastseliina. Drive past the fire station, across the bridge, to the junction, turn left and drive 6.8 km straight ahead on the asphalt road up to the intersection at the Järvsaare bus stop. Turn left and drive 500 m. The lake and campfire sites, as well as the start of the trail are to the right of the road.
Geographic coordinates	Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 57.68758 longitude: 27.25216
	L-EST 97 x: 6398631.9 y: 693923.2