Karula National Park, National park in Valga Rural Municipality, Estonia.
The natural landscape features 60 lakes scattered across highlands, with forests covering more than 70 percent of the total 123 square kilometers.
The area gained protected status in 1979 and received national park designation in 1993, making it the smallest national park in Estonia.
The northern section contains traditional Estonian farms, fields, and pastures that reflect agricultural practices spanning thousands of years.
The visitor center near Lake Ähijärv provides information about hiking trails, facilities, and operates daily from 10:00 to 18:00 during summer months.
The park contains one of only three Estonian locations where the daisyleaf grape fern grows, along with numerous other rare plant species.
Location: Valga Rural Municipality
Location: Antsla Rural Municipality
Location: Rõuge Rural Municipality
Inception: 1979
Website: https://kaitsealad.ee/et/kaitsealad/karula-rahvuspark
GPS coordinates: 57.71444,26.48667
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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