TrailTrack route
Hiking
Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Region
One-day
Eco trails
Mountain routes
Near water
Forest routes
Forest Tales Eco Trail
A scenic route in Leningrad Region where access, distance and terrain can be planned in advance without losing the feeling of a real walk.
- Distance
- 2.0 km
- Time
- 50 min
- Elevation gain
- 39 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- One-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
At about 2 km, this is not just a viewpoint stop but a complete route through Leningrad Region. Expect forest roads, parks, river valleys, lakeside paths and eco-trails; the relief is gentle, with elevations staying roughly between 41 and 69 m.
It is a good format for a half-day outing, especially if you want to combine the walk with nearby sights or a longer travel day.
Route suitability
Without a car
Yes
With children
Yes
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Good
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use suburban trains from Saint Petersburg on the Finlyandsky, Vitebsky, Baltiysky or Moskovsky directions, then continue on foot, by local bus or taxi.
By car
Drive to the chosen park, station, village or official eco-trail entrance. For forest routes, check the access road before leaving.
Parking
Use parking near stations, parks, museums, visitor points, villages and official entrances. Avoid leaving a car on forest roads or directly by the water.
What to expect
Forest Tales Eco Trail
Saint Petersburg
Vyborg
Vyritsa
Orekhovo
Difficult sections and safety
After rain, forest roads, roots, boardwalks and river banks can be slippery. Keep daylight for the return to the nearest road or station.
How much time to allow
Short walk
1-2 h
With stops and photos
2-3 h
Best time to go
May to October is usually the easiest season
After rain, forest and river sections can be muddy
In winter, allow more time and dress for wind and cold
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Dirt 58% · Compacted dirt 42%
Surface is defined for 1.49 km of 2.01 km.
Dirt
58% · 0.86 km
Compacted dirt
42% · 0.63 km
Route photos
6 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use suburban trains from Saint Petersburg on the Finlyandsky, Vitebsky, Baltiysky or Moskovsky directions, then continue on foot, by local bus or taxi
Is this route suitable for children?
Yes, the route can work for a calm walk with children. Consider weather, surface, and the group pace.
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: 2.0 km, easy.
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