Great Baikal Trail

Route at a glance

The opening section includes озеро Байкал. Woodland and valley sections gradually give way to mountain meadows, rocky slopes and open views. Later, the main places are Листвянка. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children No

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

Signal Patchy

Information status

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How it was checked По данным трека

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Listvyanka by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Большая Байкальская тропа” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling. This is a point-to-point route, so arrange the return from the finish in advance.

By car

Drive via the Baikal highway from Irkutsk to Listvyanka toward the start of “Большая Байкальская тропа”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer. Leaving a car at the start does not solve the return journey.

Parking

Use an official car park at Listvyanka, the Baikal Museum or a guesthouse. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

озеро Байкал

Листвянка

Большая Байкальская тропа

Difficult sections and safety

The distance should be split into stages, with overnight options, water sources and exit points checked in advance. Climbs and descents can slow the pace considerably, especially on wet or rocky ground. The finish is separate from the start, so return logistics should be arranged before setting out.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 2–3 days

Complete time on the route 2–3 days

Best time to go

Most convenient season: April–October

Unpaved sections may become muddy after rain; winter conditions require a separate assessment

Split the route into daily stages that can each be completed before dark

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

light rain protection

extra food and a power bank

overnight equipment appropriate for the itinerary

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Dirt 45% · Asphalt 44% · Improved surface 12%

Surface is defined for 6.71 km of 58.8 km.

Dirt 45% · 3.00 km

Asphalt 44% · 2.94 km

Improved surface 12% · 0.78 km