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Notable lake · Tartu County, Estonia

Põhtjärv

Põhtjärv is a lake in Tartu County, Estonia.

Põhtjärv: 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 Põhtjärv

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 Põhtjärv — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.08369, 26.06712. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Põhtjärv full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Põhtjärv?

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

    What are the places to visit near Põhtjärv?

    Nearby: Mausoleum Fürst Barclay de Tolly (fort, 12 km), Tõrva kirik-kammersaal (church, 15 km), Helme koopad (fort, 17 km), Tarvastu Castle Ruins (fort, 24 km), Tarvastu Vabadussõja mälestussammas (fort, 26 km), Udsu järv (lake, 29 km).

    Is Põhtjärv worth visiting?

    Põhtjärv is listed as a notable lake in Estonia on Spotwander.