Otepää golf course

 

Accumulative hilly height in South Estonia

Formed on the pre-glacial bedrock height

Topography: hillocks intersected with valleys, primeval valleys and depressions

In the middle part hillocks of 40-50 m of relative height, with steep slopes

The highest point: Kuutsemägi (217 m)

More than 130 lakes, including Pühajärve lake

Many rivers start from these lakes: the rivers of Väike Emajõgi, Võhandu or Pühajõgi, Ahja

Varied soils, suitable for a variety of plants and habitats

About half of the area covered with forests

Long-lasting snow cover; lots of sports and winter sports facilities

Otepää city is the winter capital of Estonia

The largest protected area: the Otepää Nature Park