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Just north of the city of Põlva is Taevaskoja (Heaven's Hall), famous for it's high
sandstone banks and
incredible natural beauty. The Small and Big Taevaskoja are a nature lover's delight. We start at Saessare dam
from where it is possible to take a small river boat excursion on the striking Ahja river, considered one of
Estonia's most beautiful. The hike to the Small Taevaskoja takes you through a 150 year old forest. Besides
the Small Taevaskoja you will also find Neitsikoobas (Maiden's Cave) cut into the outcropping of Devonian
sandstone. A little farther along and you will come to the Big Taevaskoda - an impressive sandstone wall
rising 24 meters from its base. The trail back passes over the cliff of the Small Taevaskoja and arrives at
Emaläte (Mother Spring).
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