Discover Sepaküla
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Get to know Sepaküla through its settlement history and the landscape around the village. Historical name forms, the forests, and a section of the Baltic Trails offer different points of reference for planning your trip. Sepaküla is considered a peaceful residential area away from the city noise.
Sepaküla at a glance
- Historical forms: Lande Sepp (1633), Zeppe (1642), Seppa Külla (1712), and Seppakül (1798).
- Matsu is the northwestern part of Sepaküla and was an independent village until 1930.
- From 1977 to 1997, Sepaküla was part of the village of Topu.
- The main section 47 of the Baltic Trails runs through Tuuru, Panga, Suure-Ahli, Sepaküla, Eigla, and Rohuküla.
What do the names and settlement boundaries tell us about Sepaküla?
The name forms range from Lande Sepp in 1633 through Zeppe (1642) and Seppa Külla (1712) to Seppakül (1798). They offer a glimpse into the historical development of the village name. The relationships between settlements are a separate matter: Matsu, the northwestern part of Sepaküla, was an independent village until 1930. Sepaküla itself later belonged to the village of Topu, from 1977 to 1997. The details concern different periods and historical circumstances: Matsu’s earlier independence as a part of the village, and Sepaküla’s time-limited affiliation with Topu.
What natural features can be found around Sepaküla?
The forests around Sepaküla invite you to take a walk. Another natural feature is the Koheri merikotka püsielupaik, a protected area for the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) that also includes Sepaküla. Ungru limestone also occurs in a limited area around Pusku, Sepaküla, and Lähtru. You can therefore explore a variety of natural features in the area: forests, the protection of the white-tailed eagle, and a locally limited limestone deposit.
How does the Baltic Trails route pass through Sepaküla?
The main section 47 of the Baltic Trails follows the Tuuru–Panga–Suure-Ahli–Sepaküla–Eigla–Rohuküla route through the village. In this order, Sepaküla lies between Suure-Ahli and Eigla; Tuuru, Panga, and Rohuküla are also part of the route. This places Sepaküla within a route that passes through several villages. This is a different perspective from walking in the forests around the village: the route places Sepaküla within a wider regional itinerary, while a walk focuses on the immediate surroundings.
Discover more destinations: Tuuru, Ridala, Haeska, Pusku, Paralepa, Puise, Rohuküla
FAQ
Which historical names are recorded for Sepaküla?
Lande Sepp (1633), Zeppe (1642), Seppa Külla (1712), and Seppakül (1798).
Which route passes through Sepaküla?
The main section 47 of the Baltic Trails runs through Tuuru, Panga, Suure-Ahli, Sepaküla, Eigla, and Rohuküla.
What is the Koheri merikotka püsielupaik?
It is a protected area for the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) and also includes Sepaküla.
Go to the general travel overview: Ridala.
