Piiumetsa: Moorland, Manor and Historic Routes
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Piiumetsa combines an extensive moorland with a multifaceted manor history and the historic Piiumetsa–Rumbi Road. For travel planning, the place is particularly interesting if you do not view nature and culture separately, but want to experience both at one destination.
The core of the Piiumetsa Landscape Protection Area is an approximately 800 ha complex consisting of the Piiumetsa, Kummassaare and Rumbi moorlands. The Piiumetsa Moor itself is an open moor with numerous pools. It is approximately 4 km long and 1.5 km wide. Thus, the area is shaped not by a single natural site, but by a landscape protection complex comprising several moorlands and wet forests.
Key facts about Piiumetsa
The moors and wet forests of the landscape protection area had deteriorated due to earlier drainage works and required restoration. This history is part of the character of the landscape: Piiumetsa represents not only an open moorland, but also a natural area whose condition had been altered by human intervention and had to be restored.
Black storks, capercaillies, black grouse and golden eagles use the Piiumetsa Moor as a habitat. The natural environment is therefore an independent reason to take a closer look at Piiumetsa when choosing a travel destination. At the same time, you should regard the landscape as a sensitive moorland and wet-forest area and align your specific activities with the options currently available on site.
What story does the manor tell?
Piiumetsa Manor was founded in the 17th century. After the Great Northern War, its manor centre was relocated to its present site on the Lintsi River. The history of the manor is therefore not only a matter of age, but also of relocation: its current site belongs to its later development.
The new main building of Piiumetsa Manor was constructed around 1903 in the local vernacular style. Its first floor is made of stone and the second of wood. In addition, an older wooden building has been preserved; it later served as the steward’s house and probably dates from the mid-18th century. Together, these buildings show different development phases of the manor complex, without requiring you to reduce the buildings to a single period of construction.
What is the significance of the Piiumetsa–Rumbi Road?
The Piiumetsa–Rumbi Road was used from the 9th to the 16th century. The historic road connected Paide via Väätsa and Piiumetsa with Kädva and Keava. This historic connection should be understood as a context for regional history and not automatically as a statement about today’s road layout or a current route.
FAQ
Which route does bus line 5a-1 serve?
Bus line 5a-1 operates on the route Piiumetsa–Pala–Kahuoja–Aasuvälja–Väätsa–Ülejõe–Väätsa–Töökoda (Aasuvälja)–Väätsa. It serves the Piiumetsa and Piiumetsa, Kooli tee rist stops.
What does a request stop on line 28E mean?
On line 28E, Piiumetsa mõis and Piiumetsa are request stops. They are served when passengers are present and when requested at least six hours before departure.
What traffic change was announced for 2026?
Due to repairs to the Jõeküla Bridge, the crossing of the Paide–Roovere–Kuimetsa road was scheduled to be closed for four months from 27 May 2026. As a result, diversion-related delays could occur on bus line 28E serving Piiumetsa.
To the higher-level travel overview: Väätsa Parish.
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