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Hiking
Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Region
One-day
Eco trails
Mountain routes
Near water
Forest routes
Lake Shimpalatovskoye Eco Trail
A short outing of about 3 km through Leningrad Region, with the main interest in forest roads, parks, river valleys, lakeside paths and eco-trails.
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Time
- 1 h 2 min
- Elevation gain
- 21 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- One-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
The route is a loop itinerary of about 3 km in Leningrad Region. The relief is gentle, with elevations staying roughly between 4 and 20 m. The main reference points are Saint Petersburg, Vyborg, Vyritsa, which help with orientation at the start, along the route and near the finish.
The short distance leaves time for slow walking, viewpoints and photos, but footwear and weather still matter after rain or snow.
Route suitability
Without a car
Yes
With children
With caution
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
Lake Shimpalatovskoye 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
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
Route photos
9 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?
Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.
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: 3.0 km, easy.
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