Lake Puhajarv
Lake Puhajarv
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The picturesque coastline and five islands of Lake Puhajarv make it the biggest and most beautiful lake in the Otepaa region. There is a beach with a beach house, ball game courts, rest areas, cafés and a pier by the northern tip of Lake Puhajarv.There are many springs in the lake and the Spring of Love is the most famous of these. The Vaike Emajogi River starts from the southern tip of the lake. A 12 km hiking track runs about the lake.Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso blessed the lake in 1991 and this event is commemorated with a wooden sculpture on the lake’s shore by the park.
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LudaP2001
Moscow, Russia14 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
One of the most beautiful lakes in South Estonia, surrounded with beautiful legends and myths. My favourite one is that the lake was created by tears of the mothers of killed soldiers, and that explains the name - Saint Lake.
Nevertheless, the lake is much larger, than it seems. Has lots of spots for swimming around it, very desecrate, and a nice public beach. Water is exceptionally clean and is relatively cold at all time due to numerous feeder inside it. Some of them are outside the lake and it is possible to drink from them.
Nevertheless, the lake is much larger, than it seems. Has lots of spots for swimming around it, very desecrate, and a nice public beach. Water is exceptionally clean and is relatively cold at all time due to numerous feeder inside it. Some of them are outside the lake and it is possible to drink from them.
Written 1 March 2019
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oce1972
Barcelona, Spain56 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
jogging, skiing, skating, walking, ... all you can imagine is available in lake puhajarv area
Do not forget to get your deserved sauna at the end of the day
Do not forget to get your deserved sauna at the end of the day
Written 23 September 2018
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George
Nicosia, Cyprus1,929 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Nice lake where except from swimming and hiking around you can enjoy kayak, SUP and other water sports.
Written 16 September 2018
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Anita N
125 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Very nice lake. Perfect for swimming. Families with little children love this place because here is spacious and the water does not go sharply deep. You can also go for a walk around the lake or rent a boat.
Written 15 August 2018
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Tri987
Tallinn, Estonia18 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Lake Pühajärv offers you many different options to spend your day. You can enjoy swimming and hiking. You can make shorter walks in the park by the lake or shorter walks back and forth or you can walk around the lake an see its beautiful shore and wonderful views to the lake and islands.
Written 11 August 2017
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Liga An
Riga, Latvia113 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Being by the lake is a pure pleasure. Enjoy walks or jogging, enjoy the beautiful nature (especially, sunsets). This is said to be the most often painted object in Estonia.
Written 17 March 2017
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Marianne K
Spain36 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
There is so much more than just a walk around the lake. This place fills you with energy and power if you just let it happen..
Written 1 March 2016
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Helen U
Tallinn, Estonia8 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We has a nice sunday skiing on the lake (10km). It is good to ski also around the lake, although the track is not the best. After ski trip we has a sauna in Pühajärve spa.
Written 22 January 2016
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gitapandit
Mumbai, India53 contributions
Nov 2015
It was a great feeling to walk around this beautiful sacred lake. Even though it was a cold day with a slight drizzle we enjoyed taking photos and being there.
Written 4 December 2015
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zundik
Florence, Italy7 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Nice, quiet, easy access, good walking, great cafe with a view on the lake, wonderful swimming in a sandy beach. Very easy to spend a few hours if not an entire relaxing day.
Written 22 August 2015
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LAKE PUHAJARV (Otepaa) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Puhajarv
- Hotels near Lake Puhajarv:
- (0.13 km) GMP Clubhotel
- (0.32 km) Puhajarve Spa & Holiday Resort
- (0.37 km) Kikas Guesthouse
- (0.42 km) Tamme Guest House
- (0.45 km) Vae Villa
- Restaurants near Lake Puhajarv:
- (0.11 km) GMP Clubhotel Puhajarve Restoran
- (0.32 km) Puhajarve Spa & Holiday Resort Restaurant
- (2.03 km) Elsa Kohvik
- (2.07 km) Edgar Tavern
- (1.97 km) Tower Cafe