Tellingumäe observation tower
Valga County, Haanja–Karula Recreation Area
The 24 m wooden observation tower offers a spectacular view on the flooded plains of the curvy Mustjõgi River. Near the tower the Mustjõgi River joins the Koiva (Gauja) river, which runs along the Estonian-Latvian border for 22 km.
| Phone | +372 501 9564 |
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info.pahni@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities | Parking at Cycling trails campfire site or Tellingumäe campfire site. |
| Amenities | 24 m wooden observation tower |
| Hiking options |
At the foot of the Tellingumägi hill, you can go to the indicated Koiva cycling trail (20 km) or Koiva cultural heritage walking trail (2 km) around the hill.
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| Sights | View of the rolling terrain, the Koiva River and Latvia. |
| Additional information | Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam). |
| Location | Tsirgumäe village, Valga municipality, Valga County. Object no 5 on the recreation area map. |
| Driving directions | On Võru–Valga road (Road no. 67), 53 km from Võru, about 1.5 km after Hargla, turn left (follow the sign “Taheva Sanatoorium”), drive 1.4 km and turn left again. After 1 km drive off the asphalt road onto a narrow gravel road (follow the sign “Tellingumäe vaatetorn”) and after about 1 km you’ll arrive at Tellingumäe campfire site. From the campfire site walk 250 m to Tellingumäe observation tower. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 57.597455 longitude: 26.328232 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6386316 y: 639203 |
