Lake Shimpalatovskoe: korotkaia Eco-trail

Route at a glance

The opening section includes озеро Шимпалатовское. Most of the way runs through woodland, clearings and quiet natural areas. Later, the main places are Коккоревский заказник and Ладожское озеро. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Yes

With children Yes

With a dog Yes

By bike No

With a stroller Partially

Signal Patchy

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Saint Petersburg by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Озеро Шимпалатовское” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling.

By car

Drive via the main regional road from Saint Petersburg toward the start of “Озеро Шимпалатовское”. 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 a station, visitor centre or official trailhead area. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

озеро Шимпалатовское

Коккоревский заказник

Ладожское озеро

Difficult sections and safety

Rain can make soil, roots and wooden surfaces slippery.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 1–2 hours

Complete time on the route 2–3 hours

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

Elevation profile

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

Surface

Asphalt 56% · Compacted dirt 44%

Surface is defined for 0.70 km of 2.96 km.

Asphalt 56% · 0.39 km

Compacted dirt 44% · 0.31 km