Pullijärv lies right next to Misso, and a hiking trail runs around it. At the same time, local cultural history ranges from the singing choir to the open-air stage on the shore of Pulli järv. Misso is also part of the Seto Külävüü travel route. This gives you two clear perspectives to consider when planning your trip: a specific loop by the water and local cultural history that can be explored through its dates and different forms.
Hiking at Pullijärv
The lake lies directly next to Misso, and the Pullijärve Trail goes around it. It starts and ends at the RMK Pullijärv rental cabin on the north shore. This gives the hike a shared starting and ending point that you can use as a fixed reference in your plans. In spring and autumn, the trail can be very wet. Take this possible seasonal ground condition into account and check the conditions on the day of your visit before setting out.
Lake Landscape and Nature Conservation
The Kisejärve Trail runs for six kilometres through a lake-rich landscape and provides information about its formation. The route passes Luikjärv and continues to Pahijärv, which is known for its rare algae. The trail is located in the Kisejärve Landscape Protection Area.
The Hino Landscape Protection Area is located in the Misso depression. It protects Hino järv, the surrounding landscape, as well as protected species, their habitats and growing sites. The focus differs between the two areas: Kisejärve combines a route with a specified length with information about landscape formation and bodies of water; Hino emphasises the protection of the lake, landscape and habitats. If you are comparing nature-related attractions, these offer both a specific hike and a profile of a protected area.
Church and Remembrance
The present-day Misso Church was consecrated on 3 September 1939. The church’s organ was built by the Kriisa brothers as early as 1886. The organ is therefore older than the present-day church—a noteworthy distinction when considering the history of the building and its instrument together.
The memorial to those who fell in the Estonian War of Independence was unveiled on 26 May 1935. Following its reconstruction, it was unveiled again on 27 August 1989. It consists of a 2.5-metre-high granite column on a rubble-stone pedestal, with six granite plaques bearing the names of the fallen placed in front. The unveiling and the later re-unveiling mark two different stages in the memorial’s history, while the column and name plaques shape its commemorative design.
Singing, Theatre and the Open-Air Stage
A singing choir had already been active in Misso in 1882. The mixed choir was revived in 1921, and a local theatre group began its activities that same year. Together, these dates mark early forms of community cultural life in Misso. An open-air stage was completed on the shore of Pulli järv in 1964 and has been in continuous use ever since. This offers a perspective ranging from early community activities to a cultural venue whose continued use is part of local history.
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