Ihamaru – Palojärv, Postitee, and Local History
Accommodation in Ihamaru
Ihamaru combines a distinctive landscape with traces of regional transport, dairy, and local history. Three perspectives are particularly relevant when planning your trip: the surroundings of Ihamaru palu, the scenic section of the Postitee, and local wine and cultural offerings.
Key facts about Ihamaru
The extensive Ihamaru palu stretches north of the village of Ihamaru. Palojärv is located within this landscape. The approximately 7.5 km-long Ihamaru–Puskaru section of the Postitee features spruce hedges, avenues of maple and birch trees, as well as regularly planted poplar and apple trees.
Palojärv is a single lake within this landscape, whereas the Postitee is a linear route. Ihamaru therefore has a specific body of water and a longer road section as distinct spatial reference points.
The local history is also closely connected with transport routes. Historically, Ihamaru was a road junction at the intersection of the Tartu–Võru and Põlva–Kanepi roads. A post station and an inn were located there. In addition, Ihamaru’s inn stood at the intersection of Põlva–Saverna and was probably in operation until around 1916. The first intersection is associated with a post station and an inn, while an approximate operating period has also been preserved for the location on Põlva–Saverna.
What kind of landscape characterizes the area?
For cycling and hiking tourists, Palojärv is a pleasant camping spot.
What traces of local history have been preserved?
Another historical point of reference is a steam-powered dairy with a long history that was significant for the region. The Kõlleste–Kioma Dairy Cooperative was founded on July 3, 1925. In addition to the transport routes, the history of this operation is therefore another concrete historical connection of Ihamaru.
Which local offerings are part of Ihamaru’s character?
Ala Juusa offers wine tours with wine tastings and snacks. Carefully selected grape varieties suited to the Estonian climate are grown there. Grapes are also cultivated at Rüübi Vineyard; as large a proportion as possible is used for its own wines. At Ala Juusa, the focus is on the tour, tasting, and snacks, while at Rüübi Vineyard, it is on growing its own grapes and using them for its own wines.
FAQ
How large and deep is Palojärv?
Palojärv covers 6.9 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 3.3 meters. The depth stated is the maximum value, not a uniform depth throughout the lake. Water lobelia also grows in Palojärv.
What takes place at the Ihamaru külakeskus?
Occasional concerts and celebrations take place at the Ihamaru külakeskus. When new films are screened, they are also shown there on a painted erratic-boulder wall that serves as a cinema screen. The cultural center is therefore used both for events and film screenings.
What is known about Kõivualutse-Laadapäev?
On June 11, 2022, Kõivualutse-Laadapäev was held for the ninth time as a traditional fair in Ihamaru’s birch avenue. The event therefore belongs to a past date and is not an announced future event.
For the higher-level travel overview: Kõlleste Parish.
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