Kantküla

The Ojasoo-Kantküla Nature Reserve is located in the villages of Kantküla and Ojasoo in Kose Parish. Visitors are generally permitted to stay in the nature reserve, and berries, mushrooms and other forest products may generally be gathered there. Time-based exceptions apply to certain protected areas. Cycling is permitted on roads and paths. In the vicinity of Kantküla, you can use the hiking trails of the Paunküla Hills: one large 12 km loop trail or two small loop trails.

Ojasoo-Kantküla is a nature reserve that encompasses the villages of Kantküla and Ojasoo. The Kantküla stream is another local landmark: it forms part of the reserve’s southern boundary. The Kaustajõgi River, also known as Kauste oja, is likewise associated with Kantküla as one of its local reference points in Kose Parish. These waterway names refer to different local features and should not be confused with one another.

During a stay in Kantküla, you can choose from nature experiences with different focuses. Staying in the nature reserve and gathering forest products are generally permitted, while the hiking trails of the Paunküla Hills offer a separate way to explore the area on foot. You can plan your trip around whether you mainly want to spend time in the nature reserve, go hiking or cycle.

The hiking trails of the Paunküla Hills can be explored on foot in the vicinity of Kantküla. The longer option is a 12 km loop trail; there are also two small loop trails. If you are looking for a longer loop with a clearly stated distance, the large loop gives you a specific distance to use when planning your day.

Cycling is permitted on roads and paths in the Ojasoo-Kantküla Nature Reserve. This means cycling is explicitly allowed as an activity in the reserve. The rule refers to roads and paths but does not specify a particular cycling route or a connection to the hiking trails of the Paunküla Hills. Plan your trip according to the activity you want to focus on: hiking the named loop trails or cycling on roads and paths in the nature reserve.

The general permission to stay in the nature reserve and gather berries, mushrooms and other forest products is subject to time-based exceptions. These apply to the Varbla protected area and the Kassilaane, Nulga, Ruusamäe and Supsi protected areas. Exceptions are specified for the periods from 15 February to 31 July and from 15 March to 31 August. Bear these periods in mind if your visit falls within one of them and you plan to enter one of these protected areas. The rule applies to the named protected areas; it does not describe a blanket time-based restriction for the entire nature reserve.

The name Kantküla is recorded in 1462 in the historical form “Kantküll”. This name form provides a specific historical reference for the place.

Explore more pages about nearby places: Triigi, Rava, Ardu and Kiruvere.

What hiking trails are there near Kantküla?

You can explore on foot one large 12 km loop trail or two small loop trails in the Paunküla Hills.

Where is cycling permitted?

Cycling is permitted on roads and paths in the Ojasoo-Kantküla Nature Reserve.

When do the time-based exceptions apply?

For the Varbla, Kassilaane, Nulga, Ruusamäe and Supsi protected areas, exceptions are specified for the periods from 15 February to 31 July and from 15 March to 31 August.

For the broader travel overview: Kõue Parish.