Plaksi in Haanja Nature Park: Tuuljärv and Village Culture
Accommodation in Plaksi
Plaksi combines a very well-preserved village with a distinctive landscape. For planning your trip, the rules of Haanja Nature Park, historic farm complexes, and specific directions to Vaskna Turismitalu are relevant.
Key facts about Plaksi
Plaksi is a dispersed settlement at the foot of Tsälbamägi. Tuuljärv is also located at the foot of Tsälbamägi, 257 metres above sea level, and is considered Estonia’s highest-altitude lake. The area lies within Haanja Nature Park. Historic buildings have been preserved, among other places, in the Keldre XI farm complex and in Nogo.
Which protected plant species occurs near Plaksi?
The protected plant species võsu-liivsibul occurs in the area of Plaksi village in Haanja Nature Park. Hundreds of plants were found in the village area.
What rules apply in Haanja Nature Park?
Entering and staying are permitted throughout Haanja Nature Park. You may drive vehicles on the roads; this does not mean that driving is permitted beyond the roads.
Camping and making fires are permitted in Haanja Nature Park with the permission of the landowner or possessor. The exceptions established in protected areas apply. Anyone planning to stay overnight outdoors should therefore not confuse this condition with unrestricted permission.
The gathering of berries, mushrooms, and other non-timber forest products is also permitted throughout the nature park. The use of non-motorised watercraft is permitted on the waters of Haanja Nature Park.
What cultural and historical sites are there in Plaksi?
Several buildings have been preserved in the Keldre XI farm complex in Plaksi: a dwelling house, a threshing barn or former threshing dwelling, a smoke sauna, and a passage barn. The threshing building is thus referred to both as a threshing barn and as a former threshing dwelling.
Historic farm buildings have also been preserved in Nogo in Plaksi. These include a well-preserved threshing dwelling, a passage barn, and a barn dryer. Together with the Keldre XI farm complex, this forms a village landscape in which not only individual dwelling houses but also various agricultural building types have been preserved.
For finding your way around Plaksi, there is a specific signpost: At the large turn-off, turn left; a wooden sign there points to Vaskna Turismitalu, 700 metres away. Vaskna Turismitalu is located between Suur Munamägi and Lake Vaskna. You can find other village pages in the same travel offer under Kallaste and Plaani.
FAQ
Is camping in Haanja Nature Park permitted without restriction?
No. Staying overnight outdoors requires the permission of the landowner or possessor; the exceptions applicable in protected areas also apply.
What does the 700-metre indication refer to?
The 700 metres refer to the signpost to Vaskna Turismitalu, not to a general distance within Plaksi.
Is the information about võsu-liivsibul current?
At one location in the Plaksi area, an estimated 100 võsu-liivsibul plants were recorded in 2006; the condition of the site was good at that time. This historical information does not allow for a current assessment.
Can motorised boats be used on the waters?
The permission applies to non-motorised watercraft.
To the overarching travel overview: Haanja.
