Lõhavere campfire sites

The campfire sites and their surrounds are perfect both for a lonely wanderer and a larger group of hikers. The expansive hill fort area is suitable for organising party games and competitions.

The Lõhavere campfire sites lie around the Lõhavere hill fort in Viljandi County, one of the most important places in early Estonian history. The fort was in use at the start of the 13th century and is the only ancient Estonian stronghold linked to a known historical person: Lembitu, elder of North Sakala, who led the resistance against the German crusaders and fell in the Battle of St Matthew's Day on 21 September 1217. A monument to the ancient struggle for freedom stands near the hill. Two staircases climb onto the fort, whose open grounds are used for games and gatherings, and a stream 20 m away serves for washing.