Tartu

The Top 5 Lakes in Tartu

Looking to visit the best lakes in Tartu? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Tartu’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Pulga Campsite by the Elva River

Vaikne Lake

Peipus Lake Observation Tower

Trepimäe Recreation Area

View of Lake Võrtsjärv

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Pulga Campsite by the Elva River
Hiking Highlight
A wonderful camp site next to the river. If you are searching for a nice and remote place to camp, then this is it!
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Vaikne Lake
Hiking Highlight
This is a beautiful place to visit. Next to a camping site lies this remote lake, which offers the possibility for ice-fishing in winter or a swim during summer. Come here, relax and enjoy the lovely scenery.
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Peipus Lake Observation Tower
Hiking Highlight
The Peipus Sea (Estonian Peipsi-Pihkva järv, Russian Псковско-Чудское озеро or Чудско-Псковское озеро, Pskowsko-Chudskoe osero or Chudsko-Pskovskoye osero, "Pskov-and-Tschuden-See") is an inland waterway located between Estonia and Russia. At 3,555 km², …
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Trepimäe Recreation Area
Cycling Highlight
There are next to some play equipment also a simple toilet there. When it rains the place offers a large roof for sheltering.
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View of Lake Võrtsjärv
Cycling Highlight
At this point you have access to the lake via a wooden staircase. Otherwise, the lake can usually only be seen from afar.
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