Valtri kaevu rest stop
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve
Valtri well is a man-made spring. The legend goes that Valter from Saaremaa found water while digging a ditch at the Jõeküla road. A strong jet of water gushed out and rose to the height of treetops, flooded the nearby grasslands, and drowned the ditch digger. Over the years the flow of the spring has reduced and at times it stops altogether.
| Phone | +372 676 7030 |
| info.elistvere@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Rest Stop |
| Parking facilities | Roadside parking for one bus or two cars. |
| Amenities | Boardwalk, platform, information board, 1 bench |
| Sights | Oostriku springs, Oostriku River, fen by the spring-fed river, vegetation (e.g. protected orchid species and the common butterwort). Valtri well (a man-made spring). |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions | Camping or making campfire is prohibited!
Situated in Endla Nature Reserve.
To organise a public event with more than 20 participants, a permit must be obtained from the protected area manager (Environmental Board). Recreational fishing on the Oostriku River is allowed with fishing card only.
Additional information from the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee.
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| Location | Järva municipality, Järva County Object no 11 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 8.4 km to Oostriku Suurallikas (Big Spring). |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.890044 longitude: 26.048577 |
| L-EST 97 x: 618092 y: 6529671 |
