Zakaznik <<Zaozerskii>> Chertov Stul i samaia bol'shaia el' Fennoskandii

Route at a glance

The opening section includes Zaozersky. Most of the way runs through woodland, clearings and quiet natural areas. Later, the main places are Zaozersky Nature Reserve and Devil’s Chair and Zaozersky Nature Reserve. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Yes

With children With caution

With a dog Yes

By bike Partially

With a stroller No

Signal Patchy

Getting there

Without a car

Reach Petrozavodsk by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Zaozersky Nature Reserve, Devil’s Chair and Fennoscandia’s Largest Spruce” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling.

By car

Drive via local roads from Petrozavodsk to the reserve toward the start of “Zaozersky Nature Reserve, Devil’s Chair and Fennoscandia’s Largest Spruce”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer.

Parking

Use an official car park at the signed reserve entrance or a tourist base. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

Zaozersky

Zaozersky Nature Reserve and Devil’s Chair

Zaozersky Nature Reserve

Difficult sections and safety

Rain can make soil, roots and wooden surfaces slippery.

How much time to allow

Расчётное время маршрута 3 h 34 min

Расчёт учитывает дистанцию и набор высоты. Добавьте запас на отдых, погоду и навигацию.

Best time to go

Best time: June–October, depending on snow and trail conditions

Ice, snow and saturated ground are possible in spring and late autumn

Check the full-day forecast for the route, not only for the nearest town

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

a hat and sun protection

extra water in hot weather