Otepää Castle Hill

Otepää Castle Hill / Description

Otepää castle hill is the site of an ancient stronghold. It is speculated that a fortified settlement may have existed there even before Christ. The first major extension works were initiated in the 11th and 12th century when the castle was at the crossroads of important trading routes. Otepää became a prominent stronghold and also a center of the ancient Ugandi County.