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Notable lake · Viljandi County, Estonia

Karula järv

Karula järv is a lake in Viljandi County, Estonia.

Karula järv: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Karula järv

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Karula järv — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.39745, 25.59974. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Karula järv full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Karula järv yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Karula järv?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Karula järv?

    Nearby: Viljandi St. Johan`s Church (church, 5 km), Viljandi Castle (fort, 5 km), Varesemägede maastikukaitseala (sanctuary, 7 km), Auksi järv (lake, 9 km), Risti kabel (fort, 10 km), Heimtali Museum (museum, 13 km).

    Is Karula järv worth visiting?

    Karula järv is listed as a notable lake in Estonia on Spotwander.