Vana-Vigala: Nature Trails, Larch Alleys and Manor History
Accommodation in Vana-Vigala
Vana-Vigala combines a marked walking trail, protected parklands and an unusually dense succession of sites of cultural and historical significance. For trip planning, the area can therefore be explored through both short nature experiences and historic estates and distinctive landscape features.
Quick facts about Vana-Vigala
- The Vana-Vigala nature study trail is a 1.5 km marked walking path in the old manor park.
- The former park of Vigala Manor in Vana-Vigala covers 9 hectares and is now protected as a natural area.
- The RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi / Penijõe-Varbola hiking trail is 84 km long.
What nature and trail experiences are available?
A clearly named destination in the protected natural area is the Hirvepark fire pit. It is located on Jakobi Island in the protected Vana-Vigala Hirvepark. Thus, in addition to the short nature study trail, the area's highlights include a landscape area specifically identified as being located on an island and within a park.
For longer hiking plans, there is the 84 km RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi / Penijõe-Varbola hiking trail. The nature study trail and this RMK trail therefore differ significantly in their documented scale: one is a 1.5 km marked walking path, while the other is an 84 km hiking route.
What characterizes the parkland?
Larches are a distinctive landscape feature. Estonia's first larch planting was established in the Vana-Vigala Deer Park. In addition, several kilometer-long larch alleys run along the roads passing through Vana-Vigala; they are unique in Estonia. Those viewing the area through its landscape will therefore find both a specifically named park planting and alleys that follow the course of the roads.
The historical park features include the Vana-Vigala Deer Park, the Hirveaed in Vigala Forest Park. It was completed in 1795. In the area's history, the Deer Park thus combines a specific year with the name Hirveaed and Vigala Forest Park.
Which cultural and historical sites are documented?
The Vana-Vigala ohvrihiis has been under heritage protection since 1998. Opposite it, on the other side of the river, is the “loitsukivi” of Vigala Sass.
When searching for a hotel in Vana-Vigala, you can first decide whether the focus should be on the marked walking trail, the protected park areas or the cultural and historical sites. As another destination, you can also visit Tiduvere.
FAQ
What year do the earliest known references to Vana-Vigala Manor date from?
The earliest known references to Vana-Vigala Manor date from 1426. This year refers to the earliest known references and is not a statement about the beginning of any present-day use.
Why was the cycling route in Hirvepark relocated?
In Hirvepark, the cycling route was moved from the hiking trail to the public road because of the very soft ground. The route planning documentation therefore specifies different routes for cyclists and hikers.
What are the Pompeii bas-reliefs at Vana-Vigala Manor called?
The Pompeii bas-reliefs at Vana-Vigala Manor are described as Estonia's oldest works of art. This wording reflects the traditional classification of the bas-reliefs.
For the broader travel overview: Vigala.
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