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5 - Värska-Pärnu bicycle route

Värska (0 km) – Karisilla (4.3 km) – Vinso (22 km) – Põlva (40 km) – Puskaru (50 km) – Kanepi (61 km) – Otepää (81 km) – Sihva (89 km) – Sangaste (102 km) – Kuigatsi crossroad (118 km) – Tõrva (136 km) – Karksi-Nuia (166 km) – Sultsi (185 km) – Viljandi (200 km) – Vastsemõisa (212 km) – Tohvri (224 km) – Tõramaa (258 km) – Jõesuu (271 km) – Tori (277 km) – Sindi (291 km) – Pärnu city centre (305 km)

This cycling route offers the best overview of southern Estonia. On this route, you will be able to enjoy the diverse landscape that characterises southern Estonia. Start from Värska near the Russian border. All the way to Põlva, you'll see beautiful mossy woodlands and tall mast pines as well as billowing wheat fields. Those who wish to take a detour can go to the Meenikunno bog or the Võhandu River for some beautiful scenery (Süvahavva and others) near the cycling route. The famous Taevaskoja outcrops are close by as well.

The road from Põlva to Otepää is smooth at the beginning, but as you near Otepää it becomes pleasantly hilly with beautiful views of the lakes. Otepää Nature Park with Lake Pühajärv is certainly one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Estonia, and a local few routes in the area are also worth a visit.

Next, you cycle through the rye-growing areas of Sangaste (Estonians hold rye bread in high esteem), cross the Little Emajõgi river, see the charming small town of Tõrva and the centre of Mulgimaa, Karksi-Nuia. It is a lovely ride from there to