Our starting point is the four-star Spa Pühajärve Hotel right on the trail and within walking distance of Otepää Stadium, the start of the marathon. The Pühajärve is a mid-range hotel with a cosy, pleasant atmosphere, bar, fitness room, lounge, spacious spa area with swimming pool, bowling hall, park facing Lake Pühajärvi and free internet access. All of the 87 double rooms are modern and comfortably furnished with colour TV, telephone, bathroom/toilet.