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Love Gazebo above Krasnaya Polyana: a woodland circuit beside private grounds

Distance
6.6 km
Time
2 h 41 min
Elevation gain
448 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

The Love Gazebo stands on the slope above Krasnaya Polyana, near the historic hunting lodge site. An essential condition applies: the gazebos are marked as private grounds on the current map, and unrestricted entry is unconfirmed. Establish the permitted approach and visit first; respect fences if access is refused. The extended walk joins neighbouring woodland paths above the Krasnaya Polyana holiday base, returning along familiar sections several times. It brings the village’s resort history close to its mountain slope when the selected passage has been agreed with the owners and administration.

Route status

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Artificial surface 20% · Asphalt 19% · Improved surface 13% · Unknown 35%

Surface data covers 4.30 km of 6.59 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Artificial surface 20% · 1.34 km
Asphalt 19% · 1.27 km
Improved surface 13% · 0.85 km
Dirt 13% · 0.85 km
Unknown 35% · 2.29 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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With access confirmed, this area shows the meeting of Krasnaya Polyana’s wooded slope and older resort history. The Love Gazebo remains an appealing destination for a permitted walk, subject to private-ground visitor rules.
Length
6.6 km
Elevation gain
448 m
Surface
Artificial surface 20%

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
A lower walking approach is possible from Krasnaya Polyana, but does not establish unrestricted entry to the private upper site. Assess woodland climbs and steep edges for children. National park and owner rules apply to dogs; hunting breeds are prohibited and other pets strongly discouraged. Coverage is unconfirmed.

Nearby

The historic hunting lodge site is close by, but unrestricted entry to its grounds is unconfirmed. Keiva Waterfall needs a separate woodland approach. The Wind Rose gazebo is mapped beside a neighbouring path; it is a separate modern space, distinct from the historic Love Gazebo.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Plan arrival in Krasnaya Polyana and a walking approach to the lower section beside the holiday base. A specific current bus directly to this start is unconfirmed. Establish permission for the upper pedestrian entrance before leaving.
By car
Unrestricted vehicle passage to the gazebo or through the holiday base is unconfirmed. Finish driving in the village area and continue on the permitted walking approach.
Parking
A specific visitor car park for this outing is unconfirmed. Establish lawful arrangements together with visitor conditions; a private space is not confirmed public parking.

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What to expect

Places
Love Gazebo (modern site) A gazebo on the historic slope above Krasnaya Polyana; the current map marks private grounds, so viewing depends on owner permission.
Space Age sculpture A sculpture by the lower Krasnaya Polyana holiday base grounds, identified on the primary map.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 448 м.
SurfaceArtificial surface 20%, Asphalt 19%, Improved surface 13%, Unknown 35%.
Риски Private grounds and fences occupy parts of the upper slope. Never cross without permission or seek a cliffside bypass. Wet rocks and woodland roots can be slippery. Junctions and repeated sections require a preselected return. Choose another outing if access to the destination remains unconfirmed.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 2 h 41 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
With the extended woodland passage agreed, allow roughly two to three hours including pauses and repeated sections. Establish gazebo access before starting. Plan any shorter permitted section separately; waiting beside a closed site must not lead to an attempted bypass.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Dry, snow-free weather with confirmed access is preferable. Wet autumn leaves conceal stones, and winter can leave icy slopes. A path on an old map does not replace current owner permission.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Footwear with a grippy sole.
Water and light snack.
Rain protection and temperature-appropriate clothing.
Phone, permitted-approach map and any required visitor documents.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Plan arrival in Krasnaya Polyana and a walking approach to the lower section beside the holiday base. A specific current bus directly to this start is unconfirmed. Establish permission for the upper pedestrian entrance before leaving

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

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: 6.6 km, moderate.

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