Elva river primeval valley hiking trail (15 km)

The trail begins and ends in a small parking pocket near the Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre in Elva. Running along forest paths and trails through the varied landscape of the Elva River Valley, the trail offers views of several lakes, streams, and sandstone outcrops.

This 15 km loop near Elva follows forest paths through the primeval valley of the Elva river, where streams cut down to red sandstone outcrops and a string of lakes, large and small, lies among pine woods. The route also crosses the Vitipalu kames, rounded glacial hills, and passes the Viti observation tower. The southern part is the hilliest; if you want an easier walk, a 10 km circuit through the flatter middle and north is possible. Several campsites and fire sites lie along the way, and the trail is marked with white-red-white stripes on trees.