Where to go

Kassinurme campfire site

 
Jõgeva County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
Kassinurme campfire site is at Vaiga-Kassinurme hillfort. The site is one of the oldest sacred places in Estonia. This is the favourite place for history lovers, where ancient war games are organised, old folk customs are revived and holidays of the folk calendar are celebrated. A fragment of the ancient fort has been restored, there are several information boards.
Parking

It is not possible to drive right to the campfire site. Parking area for max 100 cars is in front of the entrance to the former hill fort.

Water

There is a pond in the area where you can take non-potable water.

Amenities

Table and benches with shelter, fire rings, firewood shelter and dry toilet, restored fragment of the ancient hill fort.

Hiking Options

The campfire site is on the RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route. Visitors can also walk the Kassinurme nature trails.

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Additional Information

  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
  • Campfire sites have been established at the initiative of Jõgeva Forest Society.

Restrictions

Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only. The campfire sites are located in the limited management zone of Kassinurme Hill Fort protection area.
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7030

E-mail: info.elistvere@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Jõgeva County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area

Patjala Village, Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County

Navigation instructions : On Tartu-Jõgeva Road (no. 39) drive 7.5 km towards Tartu and turn left. After crossing the railway turn left (follow the sigm "Kassinurme linnamäed"), drive 1.2 km, turn right and after 200 m you arrive at the parking area. The campfire sites are in the territory of the hill fort.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.700794
Longitude: 26.452966
L-EST 97x: 642164.8
L-EST 97y: 6509388.1

Telephone:
+372 676 7030
E-mail:
info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Jõgeva County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
Patjala Village, Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions:
On Tartu-Jõgeva Road (no. 39) drive 7.5 km towards Tartu and turn left. After crossing the railway turn left (follow the sigm "Kassinurme linnamäed"), drive 1.2 km, turn right and after 200 m you arrive at the parking area. The campfire sites are in the territory of the hill fort.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.700794
Longitude: 26.452966
L-EST 97x: 642164.8
L-EST 97y: 6509388.1