Vanamõisa – Hiking Trail and Historic Sites

The Vanamõisa matkarada hiking trail is located in the village of Vanamõisa in Saue Rural Municipality, next to the Vanamõisa Vabaõhukeskus. If you are considering Vanamõisa as a base for active days, the trail offers a concrete starting point for discovering the area. It runs mostly along forest paths and passes several natural and cultural sites. Various adventure games for children and adults are also offered along the hiking trail.

Forest Paths and Activities

The route’s forest-path character shapes the experience, while its named sites offer additional themes for your outing. You can get to know Vanamõisa through more than just the hike itself: the adventure games add another activity to the walk. They are intended for children and adults. This makes them a distinctive part of what the trail offers, without requiring you to seek out a second, separate attraction.

When planning, you can therefore keep two different aspects in mind: the trail, with its mostly forested sections, and the games offered along the hiking route. If you are particularly interested in history and named places, you will find more reasons to look closely along the way.

Fortifications, a Spring and Former Manors

The trail passes the fortifications of Peter the Great’s Naval Fortress. They were built in the early 20th century. Another site is the Sõeru sacrificial spring, Sõeru ohvriallikas, which the hiking trail also passes. On the same route, you will encounter both military fortifications and a named spring.

The Vanamõisa matkarada also leads to the spot where the boundaries of three former manors met. This place offers a different historical perspective from the fortifications: here, the focus is on the former division of the land, while there it is on military structures. The spring, manor boundaries and fortress structures thus give the trail several distinct historical and landscape reference points. If you enjoy combining a hike with stories about specific places, these sites can add to your impression of Vanamõisa.

Concerts and Event History

The Vanamõisa Vabaõhukeskus, next to the hiking trail, serves as a concert venue from spring to autumn. If you would like to combine your visit with a concert, check the specific event dates in advance. Its seasonal use provides a suitable timeframe, but you should still check the dates that matter for your trip.

Vanamõisa Jõulumaa is also part of the area’s event history: the Christmas offering has been held since 2013. Together with the seasonal concerts, this connection shows a different side of Vanamõisa from the hiking trail. When planning your trip, you can therefore consider whether you would like your stay to focus mainly on the trail and its sites or on a specific event date.

Pitches and Connections to Tallinn

The Vanamõisa Caravan Park has 150 paved and grass pitches for caravans and trailers. The number of pitches and their different surfaces provide practical guidance when you are looking for a pitch. A railway station is 1 km from the caravan park; from there, the heart of Tallinn can be reached in less than 30 minutes. This means you can consider two different criteria when choosing accommodation: pitches for caravans or trailers, and connections towards Tallinn. Which one matters most for your trip depends on how you plan to include Vanamõisa in your stay.

For the wider travel overview: Saue.