Places to visit near

Rapla

Rapla is a town in Rapla County district, Estonia of about 5,684 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 churches. The must-see places are Järlepa Järv, Märjamaa Jumalaema Kaitsmise Kirik and Admiral Johan Pitka Mälestusmärk.

59.0072° N, 24.7928° EPop. 5,684

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see131
Notable121
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rapla

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rapla
  2. Estonia Järvlake · 45 min
  3. Öökulli Järvlake · 45 min
  4. Pae Nature Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Maidla Mõisa Peahooneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Järlepa Järvlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Rapla
Today’s loopRaplaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rapla?

Rapla Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 1 km), Rapla Maarja-Magdaleena Kirik (church, about 1 km), Rapla Adventkoguduse Hoone (church, about 1 km), Järlepa Järv (lake, about 22 km), Alu Mõisa Peahoone (heritage site, about 3 km), Öökulli Järv (lake, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rapla?

129 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Rapla?

Rapla Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Alu Mõisa Peahoone (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Rapla?

Öökulli Järv, about 6 km by road; Estonia Järv (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rapla?

Start in Rapla, visit Estonia Järv, then Öökulli Järv, then Pae Nature Park, then Maidla Mõisa Peahoone, then Järlepa Järv, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.