Piusa Cave Trail weather today

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Precipitation (24h) –

Precipitation (12h forecast) 7.3 mm

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Piusa jõe ürgorg · 15.0 km · moderate

Current conditions

Wind

Wind2.31 m/s

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Direction184° South

Precipitation

Dry

next 6 h: 1.5 mm

UV index

0.0 Low

max today: 3.9

Waning gibbous

Illumination94%

Next full moon27 days

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Sun

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Day length: 16 h 23 min

Trail data

Length: 15.0 km
Difficulty: moderate
Terrain: sand caves, pine forest, Piusa river valley
Infrastructure: hiking trail information boards koopate külastuskoht parking
Region: Piusa jõe ürgorg
Coordinates: 57,8280° N, 27,5830° E

The Piusa caves were created by the mining of Devonian sandstone beginning in 1922. In winter, over 2,000 bats hibernate in the caves — the largest hibernation colony in Estonia. The caves are open to visitors on guided tours.

The Piusa Cave Trail links the Piusa caves — Estonia's only natural sand caves — with the primeval valley landscape. The caves were excavated in the 19th and 20th centuries and are now home to hibernating bats.

Inside the caves it is 5–6°C all year round — a warm layer is recommended. Outside, the trail follows a pine-forest path.

Seasonal access

The caves are open from April to October. In winter they are closed to protect the bats.

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7-day forecast on the trail

Sat 26° 18° 3.4 m/s 2.1 mm

Sun 22° 15° 4.2 m/s 5.2 mm

Mon 22° 13° 3.9 m/s 0.0 mm

Tue 24° 13° 2.9 m/s 0.0 mm

Wed 26° 15° 3.6 m/s 5.8 mm

Thu 22° 18° 3.8 m/s 0.7 mm

Fri 14° 14° 3.9 m/s 0.3 mm

Long-term climate

Month	Avg °C	Avg high °C	Avg low °C	Precip mm
Jan	-4.6	-2.6	-6.7	41.5
Feb	-4.8	-2.4	-7.3	39.1
Mar	-0.9	2.4	-4.1	36.7
Apr	5.8	9.9	1.6	44.3
May	11.6	15.7	7.1	66.6
Jun	16.2	19.9	12.0	88.9
Jul	18.5	22.0	14.7	77.4
Aug	17.3	20.8	13.7	83.5
Sep	12.3	15.4	9.4	60.5
Oct	6.3	8.7	4.2	61.0
Nov	1.3	3.0	-0.4	56.0
Dec	-2.8	-1.0	-4.6	41.9

Frequently asked questions

How long is Piusa Cave Trail?

The trail is 15.0 km long. It is marked with RMK signs.

What is the difficulty?

The difficulty is moderate. The trail needs suitable footwear and care on the terrain.

When is the best time to hike?

The best hiking season is May to September. The warmest month, July, averages 18.5°C; in spring and autumn the lower sections can be wet.

Is the trail open year-round?

The caves are open from April to October.

Is the trail suitable for families with children?

Piusa Cave Trail requires some hiking experience. With small children, choose a shorter alternative route.

Where is parking?

There is a car park at the start of the trail. Find exact directions on the RMK website.