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Piusa Cave Spring – Ahja River Dam and Reservoir loop from Taevaskoja

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Piusa Cave Spring – Ahja River Dam and Reservoir loop from Taevaskoja

Moderate

4.6

(20)

140

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Piusa Cave Spring – Ahja River Dam and Reservoir loop from Taevaskoja

04:09

15.8km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Wooden Staircase in the Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

One of many on the hike.

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2.31 km

Ahja River Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can also fish here.

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2.32 km

View of Lake at Kiidjärve Dam

Highlight • Lake

From here you can start your hikes along various trails. You will be surprised about the stunning view and the lovely nature.

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11.5 km

Viewpoint

13.5 km

Wooden Staircase by the Lake

Highlight • Structure

There are some on the tour. There is even something called a little ladder to heaven.

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13.6 km

Piusa River Cave

Highlight • Cave

She is already exciting. I would be interested to see how far it reaches.

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14.1 km

Neitsikoobas Cave

Highlight • Cave

15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.81 km

3.69 km

2.03 km

136 m

127 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

5.22 km

2.03 km

411 m

136 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

20°C

13°C

92 %

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Comments

May 17, 2025,2025.18 Baltikum EE: Rund um den Stausee des Ahja-Fluss

After a peaceful night at the RMK parking lot at the edge of the forest, we set off on a circular hike around the Ahja River reservoir. The route is approximately 6 km from the NP information center to the large parking lot at the dam. We walk alone through a fairytale forest with pines, spruces, birches, and plenty of …

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