Zāģavots
Near from lake Zāģezers is source where people from Valka are going to get pure water. In 2009 was competition about name of this source and citizens were offered many versions and it was named “Zāģavots”.
Valga bus and railway station
Central station for public transport and trains.
Valgemägi hill
Valgemägi is a Devonian sandstone outcrop on the right bank of the Mustjõgi River. The height of the outcrop is 3,5 meters and the length 38 meters.
Räimi lake swimming place
Lake Räimi is located near Laanemetsa village. There is a swimming place on the shore of the lake.
The Tree Crosses of Kalliküla
In southern Estonia, there is a funeral custom that entails cutting a cross into the bark of a tree to commemorate the lost of loved ones, and keep their soul from coming back to haunt them. The way the rite usually plays out is that, on the way to the cemetery, the funeral procession stops at a certain tree, and usually a male descendant cuts the cross into the bark.
Alumati campfire site
The campfire site is located by a small forest lake, Lake Alumati. The place is well hidden naturally and may be difficult to find, because the hills conceal the campfire site and the lake. However, when you find it, it is a nice surprise, as it is a very lovely place.
Kõrgeperve campfire site
The campfire site is located in a naturally beautiful place, where the foaming waters of the Koiva river flow by. The place is also constantly changing, as the bank in the river bend is gradually worn away by the water. A wonderful place for recreation and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Koiva heritage hiking trail
An interesting and varied 2 km trail, introducing the objects of cultural heritage that were important for our ancestors. For example, sacrificial rock, Tellingumäe village square and observation tower, European spindle plantation, and ancient and resin-tapped pine trees. The trail is equipped with information boards.
Tellingumäe observation tower
The 24 m wooden observation tower offers a spectacular view on the flooded plains of the curvy Mustjõgi River. Near the tower the Mustjõgi River joins the Koiva (Gauja) river, which runs along the Estonian-Latvian border for 22 km.
Exhibition “History of Valkas hospital”
This is a historical exhibition about medical life that have been important to Valka Hospital. The information and photographs are supplemented by exhibits – a variety of long-forgotten medical devices and tools, furniture, staff clothing and other interesting historical testimony.