Rõuge primeval valley hiking trail (10 km)

The 10 km hiking trail descends from near the village swing to Rõuge primeval valley, goes past a small pond and runs along the slope of the valley, which is rich in springs.

This one-way trail of 10 km (20 km there and back) in the Haanja Nature Park follows the Rõuge primeval valley and its chain of seven lakes. From the swing by Ööbikuorg it descends into the valley along spring-fed slopes. On Liinjärv two hydraulic rams are at work, 'perpetual motion' pumps powered only by flowing water that can lift it tens of metres. The route continues along Rõuge Suurjärv, the deepest lake in Estonia, past Ratasjärv, Tõugjärv and Kahrila to the Hinni canyon. The route has changed near Tõugjärv, so follow the new signs, and keep to the path through private yards.