A Long Bicycle Tour of the Yauza and Central Moscow: bicycle in Moscow
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A Long Bicycle Tour of the Yauza and Central Moscow

Distance
107.8 km
Estimated moving time
10 h 48 min
Elevation gain
879 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This is an extended introduction to the Yauza for riders who enjoy returning to the river by different urban paths. From the Botanical Garden area, the outing reaches Rostokino, heads north towards Mytishchi and comes back into Moscow. Rostokino Aqueduct deserves a deliberate pause: its pale arches tell the story of the old water supply better than a passing glance from a bicycle. Southern passages continue to the Moscow River, while later riding includes central streets and a return through the Ostankino area. Some places appear again. Treat this variant as several related cycling days that reveal different sides of riverside Moscow, and decide which returns you want to include.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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Repeated encounters with the Yauza change the impression of the city: green northern passages, the historic aqueduct and central embankments become distinct outings. Giving each district its own day leaves time to look around.
Length
107.9 km
Elevation gain
879 m
Surface
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A Long Bicycle Tour of the Yauza and Central Moscow: route photo 7 in Moscow

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
The complete variant is for prepared cyclists: it revisits earlier places and includes urban streets. A short family park outing needs a separate selection. Permission and practicality for a complete dog or stroller outing are unconfirmed.

Nearby

A separate visit to the aqueduct’s upper gallery can be added to a Rostokino day after checking park opening. Walks in neighbouring park areas are also additional to the full cycling variant; reserve time after completing the selected daily part.

Getting there

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Without a car
For entry beside Rostokino Aqueduct, the park confirms a walking approach from VDNKh metro and Rostokino MCC. The large variant begins in the Botanical Garden area, so plan the approach to that start and each daily exit separately. Check bicycle carriage rules and return transport for the selected dates.
By car
Vehicle access to the original start is unconfirmed. Entry into Yauza Park requires a permit; arrange a city drop-off and the meeting after each day’s ride.
Parking
Current parking at the large variant’s start is unconfirmed. Do not expect vehicle storage inside the park; arrange multi-day storage and the return beforehand.

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What to expect

Places
Rostokino Aqueduct the historic water supply’s Million Bridge, encountered again on this extended urban variant.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 879 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски The main demands are prolonged riding and repeated returns along urban passages. Pay particular attention to permitted crossings, pedestrians and traffic in central Moscow. Give each day a clear sequence instead of treating all riding as one continuous riverside cycleway. The aqueduct gallery is a separate pedestrian visit; bicycle passage there is unconfirmed.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 9–12 h
With stops | 13–17 h Split the complete variant into 2–3 days. Use day one for northern passages from the Botanical Garden area towards Mytishchi and day two for riding through Rostokino to central embankments. Keep day three for remaining return passages if combining them with a long second day is undesirable. These are cumulative riding and visiting times, excluding journeys home, approaches and extra returns.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose several dry, snow-free days with sufficient daylight. In hot weather, pause longer and carry extra water; after rain, slow down on paving and riverside passages. Check city closures again before each day’s ride.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
A bicycle with sound brakes, helmet and comfortable clothing for sustained riding.
Tube, pump, repair kit, lights and secure lock.
Water, daily food, rain protection, charged phone and saved daily exit plan.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

For entry beside Rostokino Aqueduct, the park confirms a walking approach from VDNKh metro and Rostokino MCC. The large variant begins in the Botanical Garden area, so plan the approach to that start and each daily exit separately. Check bicycle carriage rules and return transport for the selected dates

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 107.8 km, hard.

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