Discover Meegaste: Nature Park, Cross-Country Skiing and Hilly Landscapes

Meegaste is a destination for anyone looking to combine hilly landscapes, winter sports and regional history. Meegaste Hill is 214 metres high and is one of the highest peaks in the Otepää Highlands. At the same time, paths lead into Otepää Nature Park, where peaceful walks and sporting challenges can be combined. This mix offers you a range of options for planning your days and helps you choose the right location for a holiday apartment or holiday home.

Meegaste Between Settlement History and Landscape

The Meegaste farm was founded in the mid-19th century during the division of farmland on former manor estates. Around 1920, Meegaste was divided into smaller settler farm plots; after that, people began to regard Meegaste as a village. Anyone interested in the development of rural settlements will therefore find a tangible historical connection here that can be explored through the landscape.

Older traces also invite closer consideration. Large buildings recorded on a map from 1906 suggest that Meegaste may have been operated like a manor farm.

Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Slopes and Active Days

In winter, cross-country skiing takes centre stage. The Tartu Marathon route includes 63 kilometres of cross-country ski trails that remain open for use throughout the winter. After the Kuutse–Peebu section, the Tartu Marathon ski route reaches Meegaste Hill. The route runs 100 metres from Meegaste Tourist Farm. If you choose your accommodation based on your planned winter activities, you can take this direct connection to the cross-country ski route into account when searching for a holiday apartment in Meegaste.

Meegaste Tourist Farm also has its own ski slope in winter. There is also a nine-hole disc golf course there. Cycling, hiking and cross-country skiing are possible near the Tartu Marathon course at Meegaste Tourist Farm. Depending on the season, this allows you to include a range of activities in your travel plans without limiting the location to a single sport.

Nature Experiences Around Meegaste

The surroundings of Meegaste are characterised by beautiful hilly landscapes. Meegaste Tourist Farm is located in the heart of Otepää Nature Park; from Meegaste, you can explore paths for peaceful walks and sporting challenges. The natural lake Päästjärv is located in Meegaste village and is open to the public. Kuutsemägi is also 5 kilometres from Meegaste Tourist Farm. It is home to Estonia's largest alpine ski centre.

These different points of interest make choosing accommodation a matter of the travel rhythm you prefer: your days may centre on long cross-country ski routes, a run on the ski slope, paths through the hilly landscape or an excursion to the lake. Accommodation in Meegaste gives you the opportunity to organise your activities not just around one attraction, but around the holiday days you prefer.

Other Places to Include in Your Travel Plans

If you would like to expand your search beyond Meegaste, you can also include Valga, Sangaste, Kääriku, Tõrva and Taagepera in your further travel plans.

To the higher-level travel overview: Valga.