Mäetaguse: Manor Heritage, Nature and Leisure Activities

The Mäetaguse Manor was first mentioned in 1542; its ensemble today comprises 14 buildings. The burial chapel of the von Rosen family stands on a high hill, 1 kilometre northwest of the manor. In the recreation area, you can go for walks, Nordic walk and run, cycle, inline skate and skateboard. Skiing is possible there in winter.

The historic site offers several specific points of interest for a cultural trip. The manor was first mentioned in 1542, and the ensemble today comprises 14 buildings. The Jäägrimuuseum is housed in the former gardener’s house within the ensemble. This places the museum within the manor ensemble without conflating it with any of the other buildings.

Another notable building is the Neo-Gothic burial chapel of the von Rosen family. It is not directly beside the manor, but stands on a high hill 1 kilometre to its northwest. If you are interested in the chapel, you can take its location into account when finding your way around. The manor, museum and chapel offer different insights into local history and architecture.

The Mäetaguse recreation area offers various ways to stay active: walking, Nordic walking and running, as well as cycling, inline skating and skateboarding. In winter, you can ski there. The options range from activities on foot to wheeled sports and a winter sport available seasonally. The activities differ, so choose according to the kind of exercise you would like to include in your trip.

There are also a number of sports facilities in the village: a skatepark is located beside the school building, and Mäetaguse has a beach volleyball court in summer. The manor park has an outdoor fitness area with four different exercise machines and a fenced court that can be used for basketball or tennis. A children’s obstacle course there consists of various low climbing elements and can be used without safety equipment.

For another sporting option, Mäetaguse Disc Golf Park has 18 baskets. The park’s hilltops offer views that are particularly appealing at sunset. If you are considering different activities, you can distinguish between exercise in the recreation area, sports facilities in the village and disc golf rather than treating them as a single offering.

In places, the Mäetaguse oos forms a winding ridge with steep slopes, reaching up to 15 metres in height. This landform shapes the landscape and sets it apart from uniformly flat surroundings. The hilltops in the disc golf park also offer the views described above, especially at sunset.

The Alutaguse Hiking Club offers walks or day hikes on the Mäetaguse oos, with varying lengths and levels of difficulty. When choosing, you can therefore take into account both your preferred length and level of difficulty. A walk and a day hike are different formats; which one suits your trip depends on the tour you have planned.

Regional bus route 74 serves Mäetaguse. It runs on the Jõhvi–Vasknarva–Kauksi–Mäetaguse–Jõhvi route. This route connects Mäetaguse with several named places. You can use it as a guide when planning your journey; specific departure times are not provided here.

If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also find Kuremäe, Narva, Avinurme, Aseri, Valaste, Kiviõli, Jõhvi and Sillamäe here.

What activities does the Mäetaguse recreation area offer?

You can go for walks, Nordic walk and run, cycle, inline skate and skateboard there. In winter, you can ski.

Where is the Jäägrimuuseum located?

The Jäägrimuuseum is located in the former gardener’s house within the Mäetaguse Manor ensemble.

How many baskets does Mäetaguse Disc Golf Park have?

The disc golf park has 18 baskets. The park’s hilltops offer views that are particularly appealing at sunset.

Which bus route serves Mäetaguse?

Regional bus route 74 serves Mäetaguse and runs on the Jõhvi–Vasknarva–Kauksi–Mäetaguse–Jõhvi route.

For the broader travel overview: Ida-Viru.