Observation tower
A round white tower on the summit.
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Suur Munamägi, whose name means Big Egg Mountain, is the highest peak in Estonia and in all the Baltic states, at 318 m above sea level. It rises near the village of Haanja in the country's far southeast, close to the borders of Latvia and Russia, in the gently rolling Haanja Upland. Historical sources record the name as Munna Mäggi in 1790 and in two further forms in 1798. The rounded hill was compared to an egg, muna in Estonian, the word behind the name. The comparison is common here: at least 19 hills in historical Võrumaa carry the name Munamägi. A round white observation tower crowns the summit, which lifts the view well beyond the height of the hill. From the top you see forest, lakes and farmland rolling away in every direction, especially in autumn when the leaves turn. A short path through the trees leads up from the car park. The hill lies about 13.5 km from Võru and 76.7 km from Tartu in a straight line. The climb itself is easy enough for most people, while the tower has opening hours that may shrink off-season, so check them. In winter the area can draw skiers, so bring warm clothes.
A round white tower on the summit.
Coloured forest in every direction.
Gently rolling land around the hill.
Near Haanja village, Võru County, Estonia
No, the path from the car park is short and suits most people.
Because its rounded shape resembles an egg, muna in Estonian.