Where to go

Tõrvaaugu recreation site

Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

Attention!

Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

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Tõrvaaugu (Tar pit) recreation site has got its name from the authentic tar-burning pit beside the shelter. Tar is still made here at least once a year in September, when the Forest and Hiking Day takes place in Rassi village. Due to its roadside location it is also a nice stop for car travellers. Visitors interested in cultural heritage can read about tar burning on the information board.

Sights

The site has cultural and historical importance both for local people and others. Tar burning at Tõrvaaugu was first recorded in 1832.

Amenities

Shelter, seats, information board

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva county

Navigation instructions : On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Follow the sign to the right and drive 9 km to Tõrvaaugu bus stop. The recreation site is before the bus stop by the right side of the road. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km” and drive to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, and turn left there. The recreation site is to the right of the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.630976
Longitude: 25.384812
L-EST 97x: 580431
L-EST 97y: 6499842

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Telephone:

+372 526 1924

E-mail:

info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

rest stop

Location info

Location:

Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva county

Navigation instructions:

On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Follow the sign to the right and drive 9 km to Tõrvaaugu bus stop. The recreation site is before the bus stop by the right side of the road. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km” and drive to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, and turn left there. The recreation site is to the right of the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.630976
Longitude: 25.384812
L-EST 97x: 580431
L-EST 97y: 6499842

Tõrvaaugu recreation site

Amenities.