Nomer 401 «Avgustovskiy Shlyakh»: A Walk Where the Journey Matters

Route at a glance

Maintained sections make it easier to notice the natural features of the area in detail. The character of the area is especially clear in maintained paths, natural observation areas and interpretive stops. The main landmarks are Avgustovskii shliakh and Nomer 401 Avgustovskii shliakh. Each deserves a short pause for both the details and the wider setting.

Route suitability

Without a car Yes

With children No

With a dog With caution

By bike Partly

With a stroller No

Mobile signal No data

Getting there

Without a car

Travel by train to Grodno, Lida, Slonim or Smarhon, choosing the station nearest the trailhead. Continue by district bus to the settlement near the trailhead; check bicycle carriage rules in advance. Because the start and finish are in different places, check the return service in advance, arrange a transfer or leave a second vehicle near the finish.

By car

Use the M6, M11, P5, P11 or P44, depending on the district, followed by the local road to the start. Observe access rules around historic sites and border areas. Because the start and finish are in different places, check the return service in advance, arrange a transfer or leave a second vehicle near the finish.

Parking

Leave the car beside a station, castle, museum, visitor centre or in a municipal town car park.

What to expect

Avgustovskii shliakh

Nomer 401 Avgustovskii shliakh

Difficult sections and safety

The main difficulty depends on trail conditions: after rain the surface may become slippery and the usual pace may slow. The route requires energy for the second half, so identify rest points in advance and avoid a late start. The finish is separate from the start, so arrange the return journey before setting out.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time - 5–7.5 hours Complete time on the route - 6–11 hours

Best time to go

Best time: May–October, depending on weather and trail conditions

Mud, slippery roots and saturated ground are possible in spring and late autumn

Check the full-day forecast and available daylight before setting out

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

a lightweight rain jacket