58.107979, 27.049328
GPS: 58° 6' 29" N, 27° 2' 58" E
The Big and Small Taevaskoda on the banks of the Ahja River is one of the most beautiful places in Estonia comprising of the sandstone outcrops surrounded by coniferous forests. The Big Taevaskoda, the highest of the two outcrops, is up to 22.5 metres high from the sea level; however, the brink of the valley is even up to 38 metres high. Upwards of the Big Taevaskoda are the Väike Taevaskoda and several small cliffs that are part of the Ahja River landscape reserve.
Spring waters have eroded two caves in the outcropping. A spring called Emaläte (Mother’s Spring) flows out of the first of them; the other cave is called Neitsikoobas (Maiden’s Cave). Taevaskoda with its beautiful and interesting nature attracts hikers from far and wide.
Since October 2010 on the Nature reserve of the Piusa caves, near the Museum Cave, the Piusa Caves Visitor Centre has been open. The purpose of the visitor centre is to contribute to the protection of the Piusa caves and protected species by the ye...
Location: Kiidjärve küla, Vastse-Kuuste vald, Põlvamaa, 63604
The River of Ahja is with its calm flow and beautiful nature the best place for the beginners canoe riders. On the other hand in springtime high water time the River of Ahja is of much faster flow and is suitable only for people with previous canoeing e...