Discover Rooslepa: Chapel, Erratic Boulders and Beer Hike

The focus is on three different experiences: nature and landscape at the Rooslepa Läänemetsa boulder group, cultural history at Rooslepa Cemetery, and the 5–8 km beer hike by Roslep Brewery with 4–6 stations. This means Rooslepa can be discovered not only through a single point of interest, but through several thematic highlights.

West of the village of Rooslepa, the Rooslepa Läänemetsa boulder group lies at the edge of the forest and within the forest. Its largest erratic boulder is 7.1 m long, 6.4 m wide and 3.0 m high; its circumference is 20.4 m.

Another geological landmark is located in the village itself: Laevarahn/Oamusa stain is a well-preserved giant erratic boulder of exceptional dimensions. Rooslepa therefore has two distinct landscape features side by side: a boulder group west of the village and a single erratic boulder located in the village.

Rooslepa Cemetery has probably been used as a burial ground since the mid-16th century. The history of this place is presented in the Taube Family Memorial Chapel at the cemetery. For travellers interested in culture, it is therefore not only the building itself that is significant, but also the connection between the chapel, cemetery and culture of remembrance.

The history of the chapel dates back to the 17th century. Construction of the stone chapel began in 1834 and was completed one year later, in 1835. This sequence of dates gives the site a clearly recognisable historical development, without different periods being merged into a single account of its origins.

The Roslep Brewery beer hike is 5–8 km long and includes 4–6 stations. For travel planning, this range is more informative than a blanket description as a walk: the route is described as a separate, multi-stage format that combines physical activity with a local theme.

To compare other destinations, you can also take a look at Elbiku, Pürksi, Tuksi, Spithami, Einbi, Dirhami and Paslepa.

How large is the Laevarahn/Oamusa stain erratic boulder?

Laevarahn/Oamusa stain is 4.5 m high and has a circumference of 28.9 m. It is located in the village of Rooslepa and is considered a well-preserved giant erratic boulder of exceptional dimensions.

Is there a special memorial site at the chapel?

A memorial stone for the Estonian-Swedish poet Mats Ekman stands on the north side of Rooslepa Chapel.

What do participants learn on the beer hike?

At each station of the Roslep Brewery beer hike, participants learn something about local history and the world of beer. The hike is connected with Soolaokka in the village of Rooslepa küla / Roslep.

For the broader travel overview: Noarootsi.