The Ahja (Estonian: Ahja jõgi) is a river in Estonia. The river is 103.4 kilometres (64.2 mi) long. The river begins at Lake Erastvere and empties into the Emajõgi River. The river's middle course is protected by the Ahja River Valley Landscape Conservation Area.

Ahja
The Ahja River
Ahja (river) is located in Estonia
Ahja (river)
Location of mouth
Location
CountryEstonia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLake Erastvere
 • elevation87 m (285 ft)
MouthEmajõgi
 • coordinates
58°23′6″N 27°9′27″E / 58.38500°N 27.15750°E / 58.38500; 27.15750
Length103.4 km (64.2 mi)
Basin size1,074.3 km2 (414.8 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionEmajõgiLake PeipusNarvaGulf of Finland
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