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Hiking
Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Region
One-day
Eco trails
Mountain routes
Near water
Forest routes
Gladysh River Rapids Eco Trail
A practical route for discovering Leningrad Region: about 9.6 km, recognisable landmarks and a landscape that changes gradually along the way.
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Time
- 3 h 15 min
- Elevation gain
- 252 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- One-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
This route links the most useful landmarks of the area - Saint Petersburg, Vyborg, Vyritsa - into one clear itinerary. The length is about 9.6 km, with a loop layout and terrain that should be matched to the season.
Keep a margin of daylight for the final part, especially if the route passes through forest, mountains or shore sections.
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
Gladysh River Rapids 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
Easy day outing
2-4 h
With long stops
up to half a day
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 99% · Dirt / grass 1% · Asphalt 1%
Surface is defined for 98% of the route.
Dirt
99% · 9.26 km
Dirt / grass
1% · 0.10 km
Asphalt
1% · 0.01 km
Route photos
5 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: 9.6 km, moderate.
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