Bakovka New Year Run 2023: Two Ponds, Bibigon and Kabanya Glade: run in Moscow region
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Bakovka New Year Run 2023: Two Ponds, Bibigon and Kabanya Glade

Distance
41.9 km
Time
8 h 5 min
Elevation gain
742 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

Bakovka begins a substantial running day linking two ponds, modern Skolkovo and Romashkovo Forest in one directed outing. The opening woodland portion passes Big Lazenkovsky Pond before taking its own loop towards Meshchersky Pond. Setun appears beside actual open river passages. Beyond the woods, Skolkovo’s Technopark side introduces the outdoor Malevich’s Cipher composition, while Bibigon stands beside the Novaya Tryokhgorka passage. The northern continuation reaches Chachenka Stream and Romashkovo, where a short pause can be made at the memorial to villagers who died in the war. A separate woodland continuation then passes Kabanya Glade before finishing on Kuntsevo’s urban side. This is the 1 January 2023 running version, changed by its author after heavy December snowfall. Its winter history explains the passages selected, while present woodland and sporting-path conditions need checking before an independent repeat.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Asphalt 19% · Compacted dirt 16% · Dirt 10% · Unknown 36%

Surface data covers 26.7 km of 41.9 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Asphalt 19% · 8.08 km
Compacted dirt 16% · 6.76 km
Dirt 10% · 4.29 km
Fine gravel 7% · 2.78 km
Improved surface 5% · 2.04 km
Dirt / grass 3% · 1.20 km
Paving stones 2% · 0.86 km
Gravel 2% · 0.67 km
Unknown 36% · 15.3 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Spend a substantial running day between Bakovka and Kuntsevo, connecting Big Lazenkovsky and Meshchersky ponds, Malevich’s Cipher, Bibigon and Kabanya Glade. This version has its own historical identity: the course selected for the 2023 New Year run after snowfall.
Length
41.9 km
Elevation gain
742 m
Surface
Asphalt 19%
Bakovka New Year Run 2023: Two Ponds, Bibigon and Kabanya Glade: route photo 2 in Moscow region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
For prepared runners experienced in prolonged exercise and independent woodland outings. The complete marathon version is not a children’s walk. Observe Meshchersky Park’s published lead and muzzle rules; dog arrangements for the entire continuation are not separately established. Full bicycle and stroller access through all connections is unconfirmed.

Nearby

Meshchersky Park rope courses and other facilities, Technopark interiors and additional Skolkovo objects have separate visiting conditions. The Here and Now festival display changes and its complete former collection is not promised. Kuntsevo Plaza beside Molodyozhnaya can be a post-run stop after a separate urban approach. The historical New Year outing does not provide current catering points, support or a group departure today.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
The departure is beside Bakovka on MCD-1, following an approach from the platform to the correct side. The finish is on Kuntsevo’s Partizanskaya Street, near Partizanskaya Street 33 bus stops. Molodyozhnaya metro requires a separate urban approach. Skolkovo station is encountered along the way, with Romashkovo railway halt farther on; arrange any shorter finish around present trains and authorised crossings.
By car
Use a permitted Bakovka road side for initial drop-off. After the complete outing, arrange collection on Kuntsevo’s urban roads beside Partizanskaya Street. The locations differ, so plan a return to any car separately. Vehicles are prohibited on Meshchersky Park’s woodland paths, and car support through the woods is not envisaged.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Determine lawful Bakovka drop-off and Kuntsevo return arrangements before travelling. Do not obstruct park entrances, station approaches or crossings with a vehicle.

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What to expect

Places
Big Lazenkovsky Pond an actual waterbody beside the opening woodland portion, viewed from the chosen dry passage.
Meshchersky Pond a waterside pause on this version’s own eastern Meshchersky Park loop.
Setun River actual open river passages in the southern woodland portion.
Malevich’s Cipher a currently identified outdoor art composition beside Skolkovo’s Technopark.
Bibigon the named fairy-tale sculpture beside the Novaya Tryokhgorka passage.
Chachenka Stream an actual small watercourse on the continuation towards Romashkovo.
Romashkovo Villagers Memorial the village war memorial beside the railway-side passage, for a quiet exterior pause.
Kabanya Glade an actual named clearing in this version’s northern woodland portion.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 742 м.
SurfaceAsphalt 19%, Compacted dirt 16%, Dirt 10%, Unknown 36%.
Риски Marathon exertion calls for familiar nutrition, water and sufficient spare energy. Maintain direction at woodland junctions and use authorised road and railway crossings. Snow, ice and wet roots can noticeably slow movement. The historical New Year passage does not guarantee current access to prepared ski lanes. Observe their present purpose and avoid damaging ski grooves. Remain on accessible pond-side ground; the park prohibits entering pond ice in winter.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Расчётное время в пути 8 h 5 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
The complete duration of this specific 2023 version is not established. Reserve a substantial independent outing with spare daylight, nutrition and time to return from Kuntsevo. Calculate movement around your own present-surface pace, including pauses and urban crossings separately. The 2025 marathon’s result and group pace do not establish this course’s duration.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
The course has winter origins, but repeat it only in conditions that allow confident completion. On snow, check access and sporting-path purposes; postpone during widespread ice or heavy snowfall. In dry, snow-free weather, consider heat, water and tick protection. Woodland portions can become slower after rain.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Running footwear for present surfaces
Water and familiar nutrition for sustained exercise
Wind and precipitation protection
Dry warm post-run clothing
Headtorch and spare charge
Phone with saved map and spare power
Seasonal tick protection
Small first-aid kit and return transport payment

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The departure is beside Bakovka on MCD-1, following an approach from the platform to the correct side. The finish is on Kuntsevo’s Partizanskaya Street, near Partizanskaya Street 33 bus stops. Molodyozhnaya metro requires a separate urban approach. Skolkovo station is encountered along the way, with Romashkovo railway halt farther on; arrange any shorter.

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

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: 41.9 km, hard.

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