Piusa Caves Nature Reserve
Protected area in Estonia
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Piusa Caves Nature Reserve (Estonian: Piusa koobastiku looduskaitseala) is a nature reserve in Piusa, Võru County, Estonia. Its area is 48 ha.[1] The goals of the nature reserve are to protect the Piusa caves[2] and the bats that live in the caves.[3]
LocationPiusa, Võru County, Estonia
NearestcityVõru
Coordinates57°50′30″N 27°28′00″E
Area48 ha (120 acres)
| Piusa Caves Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
Piusa Caves | |
.png)  Location within Estonia | |
| Location | Piusa, Võru County, Estonia |
| Nearest city | Võru |
| Coordinates | 57°50′30″N 27°28′00″E |
| Area | 48 ha (120 acres) |
| Established | 2009 |
In 1981 Piusa caves were taken under protection and in 1992 the nature reserve was formed.[3]
