Taevaskoja tour

Taevaskoja
Medium
3 hours

With electric bikes in the lap of the picturesque nature of the Ahja River

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Introduction
We will take you on a memorable bike ride on the beautiful paths of the Taevaskoja. During the hike, we will get to know the Ahja River and its primeval valley, we can admire the sandstone outcrops of Taevaskoja and the forest trails under primeval trees. If we are lucky, we can also see and hear kingfishers. See more in the “What to expect” section.

The hike can be done in three variants:
* participate in our planned guided hike at specific times
* order a guided hike for your group for a time that suits you (up to 80 in)
* complete the trail independently as a self-guided hike by following the trail using GPS (2-9 in)

The tour includes:

  • Hiking guide/in the case of a self-guided hike, an electronic hiking guide GPS
  • Electric Fatbike mountain bike or mountain scooter
  • Safe and comfortable Cube bike helmet
  • In case of bad weather, a raincoat
  • A light sweet bite on a planned trip
  • A bike lamp for evening hikes

Starting point of the hike: Kiidjärve visitor center
Parking: in the visitor center parking lot
Duration: 3 hours
Track length: approx. 20 km
Who is it for? For everyone from 12 years of age / height at least 155 cm. Athletic training is not necessary
What bike? Electric mountain bike or electric mountain scooter (make a choice when booking)
What to wear? Closed, comfortable shoes and layered clothing appropriate for the weather

What to expect

During the hike we will see the following points of interest:

Big and little Taevaskoja

A 22.5-meter-high sandstone outcrop, named Suur Taevaskoda, rises on the banks of the Ahja River’s primeval valley. It is soil that has been polished out by the river over the centuries and is beautifully displayed today. On the outcrop, you can see nest passages explored by birds and cross-sections of soil layers that have settled down over time.

Moving upstream, those interested are greeted by the Väike Taevaskoda, which is 13 meters high. The outcrop is characterized by 2 caves studied by sources: Neitsikoobas and Emaläte. Väike Taevaskoda has also gained fame as the filming location of the movie “The Last Relic”.

Kiidjärve watermill

An eye-catching building by the river Ahja, which worked with intermittent success until 1991. The same complex as the flour mill also included a sawmill on the other side of the river, which has been demolished today. Today, the concrete dam of the mill has been removed and replaced by a bridge with the original appearance of the 1930s, to allow free movement on the river.

Bunker of the forest brothers

We pass through the place where the local forest brothers hid after World War II. It is believed that there may have been almost 15,000 forest brothers in all of Estonia who resisted the foreign power and believed with their actions that Estonia could soon be free.

Saesaare hydroelectric plant

The hydroelectric power plant located in the southern part of the Saesaare lake. The station, which started working in 1952, has been renovated and still produces electricity today.

Kiidjärve hiking trail

An 11 km hiking trail built to enjoy the primeval nature of the Ahja river, with most of the local attractions on the way.

Additional options

We are also happy to organize a full event solution. Additional options for the bike tour:

Catering
* Hiking soup
* Taevaskoja Rest Center catering
* Lättekoda

Entertainment and culture
* Taevaskoja Tourism and Recreation Center
* Kiidjärve visitor center

Seminar rooms
* Kiidjärvi visitor center

Sauna and relaxation:
* Taevaskoja Tourism and Recreation Center
* Kassioru Holiday House

Accommodation
* Taevaskoja Tourism and Recreation Center
* Otten forest house
* Kassioru Holiday House

Additional activities
* Ride with a SUP board on the Saesaare dam

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