RMK Pähni Nature Centre is the central point of Haanja-Karula Recreation Area that belongs to the State Forest Management Centre (RMK). In the Pähni Nature Centre you are invited to visit the forest museum, use the library, take a look at the exhibition of postcards depicting forest and get further information on the recreation possibilities provided by the RMK.
There is a rest area near Pähni Nature Centre, where you can camp and barbeque, have a picnic or take a swim in summer.