Michurinskoye: An Extended Woodland Walk to Streams and Lakes: hiking in Leningrad Region
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Michurinskoye: An Extended Woodland Walk to Streams and Lakes

Distance
27.9 km
Time
8 h 57 min
Elevation gain
446 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

The longer outing on the Michurinskoye side extends beyond the shorter Petrichenko circuit. It leaves room for Vikhlyay Stream, the Vertunok and its watermill remains, and the watersides beside Gniloye, Krugloye and Morozovskoye lakes. Additional branches bring Dolgoye, Tuchkovo and Nizhneye Posadskoye, while Svetloye, Zarossheye, Kharlampovskoye and Okunevoye connect other woodland stops. Goryunets and Kerzhenets add distinct named watercourses; not every woodland name belongs to a lake. Choose one main stop and leave the others according to your energy, keeping attention for the places rather than merely completing long passages. This version includes additional approaches and returns along woodland roads. It does not promise a fully equipped circuit covering every reserve nature trail. Establish permitted passages and crossing conditions, then agree a departure and return location. A quiet exterior look is enough at the former mill; avoid climbing ruins for a closer waterside view. If time runs short, omit a branch instead of seeking a shortcut through bank vegetation.

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Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Improved surface 12% · Dirt 5% · Unknown 83%

Surface data covers 4.78 km of 27.9 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Improved surface 12% · 3.25 km
Dirt 5% · 1.53 km
Unknown 83% · 23.1 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Spend an extended day on the western ridge, moving from Vikhlyay towards the Vertunok Watermill and Gniloye and Krugloye lakes. This version suits walkers interested in connecting several named places with sustained woodland travel.
Length
27.9 km
Elevation gain
446 m
Surface
Improved surface 12%
Michurinskoye: An Extended Woodland Walk to Streams and Lakes: route photo 2 in Leningrad Region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No data By bike - Partially With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data The longer walk requires experience of sustained movement. Shorten a family outing in advance. Cycling permission on the official Svetloye trail does not establish suitability of every additional branch here.

Nearby

The shorter official Svetloye circuit offers a separate visit to the mill and some lakes. Petyayarvi and its former hydroelectric station lie on another side of the ridge and require their own plan. Do not add an overnight waterside stay without a confirmed authorised location.

Getting there

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Without a car
The reserve lists arrival for the neighbouring trail through Sosnovo, a bus to Zubovo and an onward approach to Petrichenko. Arrange separate delivery and collection for this longer outing’s western departure. The neighbouring plan does not provide direct arrival at the start.
By car
Regional arrival towards Petrichenko uses the Sortavala road, Borisovo and the Michurinskoye direction. Select an authorised western drop-off for this extended version first. Reserve woodland roads do not provide unrestricted vehicle access.
Parking
Official parking for this journey is unconfirmed. Ask a host or local services whether a vehicle may be stored at the chosen location throughout the trip. Request the conditions and permission before departure.

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What to expect

Places
Vertunok Stream the watercourse beside the mill remains.
Finnish Watermill on the Vertunok historic ruins beside the passage.
Kerzhenets Stream the separate named watercourse.
Gniloye Lake the woodland lakeside stop.
Krugloye Lake the named lake beside the passage.
Vikhlyay Stream a stop on the western extension.
Goryunets River the watercourse beside an additional branch.
Morozovskoye Lake the waterside beside the western woodland approach.
Dolgoye Lake the waterside beside the additional southeastern branch.
Tuchkovo Lake the lakeside stop on the northeastern side.
Nizhneye Posadskoye Lake the distinct lake on the eastern part of the longer outing.
Svetloye Lake the lakeside stop on the official trail sharing its name.
Zarossheye Lake the named lake beside the northern woodland passage.
Kharlampovskoye Lake the lake beside the southern part of the outing.
Okunevoye Lake another distinct lake between woodland passages.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 446 м.
SurfaceImproved surface 12%, Dirt 5%, Unknown 83%.
Риски Sustained passages and repeated returns create the main workload. Assess damp lower roads without trampling surrounding vegetation. Do not replace a missing bridge with a ford. Keep to a secure authorised passage beside damaged masonry.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 8 h 57 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Allow a long daylight outing with room for branches, rest and collection. Set a turnaround time before departure. If the day is too demanding, divide the lakes into independent day outings with their own arrival arrangements.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose a long dry snow-free day. Agree an earlier ending in autumn. Reconsider selected branches after rain or during seasonal restrictions instead of assuming dry hollows from older accounts.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Broken-in walking footwear
Drinking water for an extended outing
Food and a spare snack
Rain and insect protection
Map of selected open branches
Phone, power bank and torch

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The reserve lists arrival for the neighbouring trail through Sosnovo, a bus to Zubovo and an onward approach to Petrichenko. Arrange separate delivery and collection for this longer outing’s western departure. The neighbouring plan does not provide direct arrival at the start

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: 27.9 km, hard.

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