Mäetaguse: Manor History and Active Days

Mäetaguse combines a remarkable manor history with a wide range of opportunities for exercise and shared discoveries. The history of the manor, the Mäetaguse recreation area and the landscape of the Mäetaguse oos offer different options for planning your trip—whether you are interested in cultural history, active pursuits or varied activities for the whole family.

Manor Ensemble and Burial Chapel

The Mäetaguse manor was first mentioned in 1542. Today, the manor ensemble comprises 14 buildings. A distinctive feature is the neo-Gothic burial chapel of the von Rosen family, which stands on a high hill 1 kilometre northwest of Mäetaguse manor. Anyone interested in architecture, family history and the historical character of the place will find a notable destination here when planning their trip.

The ensemble also includes the Jäägri Museum, housed in the former gardener's house.

Exercise in the Recreation Area

The Mäetaguse recreation area is suitable for walking, Nordic walking and running. You can also cycle, go inline skating and skateboard there. In winter, skiing is possible in the recreation area. There is a skate park next to the Mäetaguse school building, providing various options for active days with children as well.

For longer or more varied activities, the Alutaguse Hiking Club offers walks or day hikes on the Mäetaguse oos, with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Mäetaguse Disc Golf Park has 18 baskets. The hills there offer views that are particularly appealing at sunset. In places, the Mäetaguse oos forms a winding ridge up to 15 metres high, with steep slopes, giving the landscape a clearly recognisable character.

Active Ideas for Families

Mäetaguse manor park has an outdoor fitness area with four different exercise stations, as well as a fenced court that can be used for basketball or tennis. For children, the park has an obstacle course with various low climbing elements. This children's obstacle course can be used without safety equipment. In summer, a beach volleyball court in Mäetaguse adds to the options for active days.

This allows you to plan your stay differently depending on your interests and the season: walks and hikes, sports in the park, disc golf or winter sports each provide their own focus. The available information sets out specific options without requiring you to commit to just one type of trip.

The Right Base for Planning Your Trip

When choosing a holiday apartment in Mäetaguse, your cultural and active interests can serve as criteria for planning your trip. First decide which priorities you want to shape your stay.

You can also include travel arrangements in your planning: Regional bus route 74 operates on the Jõhvi–Vasknarva–Kauksi–Mäetaguse–Jõhvi route and serves Mäetaguse.

More Destinations for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to add more places to your trip, you can also include Narva-Jõesuu, Sillamäe, Valaste, Avinurme, Kuremäe, Narva, Jõhvi and Aseri in your further planning.

For the higher-level travel overview: Ida-Viru.