Zhukovsky Park and Triangular Wood: a Run by the Eternal Flame: run in Moscow region
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Zhukovsky Park and Triangular Wood: a Run by the Eternal Flame

Distance
5.4 km
Time
1 h 2 min
Elevation gain
47 m
Difficulty
Easy
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Route description

Zhukovsky’s town park offers a run with a small introduction to an aviation town. This variation includes the park and neighbouring Triangular Wood and approaches the Eternal Flame memorial near the entrance area. Pause here to exchange a training pace for a quieter moment: the memorial square recalls the history behind a town that grew beside aviation research institutes. Continue along open paths and treat the park as shared space. Families, children and other runners may be using the same area. The woodland part differs from the central paths, so after rain do not expect a uniformly dry or convenient surface throughout the circuit. Choose a quieter time for an independent session and learn the junctions. If you intend to join an organised 5 Verst event, check its current course and meeting point with the organisers: today’s event distance and this independent variation may differ.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Paving stones 40% · Asphalt 20% · Fine gravel 12% · Unknown 27%

Surface data covers 3.95 km of 5.43 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Paving stones 40% · 2.17 km
Asphalt 20% · 1.10 km
Fine gravel 12% · 0.68 km
Unknown 27% · 1.48 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Run through the town park and Triangular Wood, with time to pause at the Eternal Flame memorial beside the park entrance.
Length
5.4 km
Elevation gain
47 m
Surface
Paving stones 40%
Zhukovsky Park and Triangular Wood: a Run by the Eternal Flame: route photo 2 in Moscow region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Children need adult supervision and enough stamina for the woodland section. Rules published for taking a dog or stroller to the 5 Verst event do not automatically establish access and convenience throughout this independent variation.

Nearby

The aviators’ monument depicting a pilot and a boy with a glider is in the park entrance area; its position changed during improvements, so use the current square layout for a separate visit. The town museum and other aviation monuments can also be visited separately after checking opening hours.

Getting there

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Without a car
Travel to Otdykh station in Zhukovsky, then walk through the town towards the park: via Dzerzhinskogo and Chkalova streets to Pushkina Street and the main entrance near the Eternal Flame. Check current train times before leaving; add the station approach to the outing.
By car
Approach the town park from Tupolevskoye Shosse or Komsomolskaya Street, then continue on foot. Keep cars off park and woodland paths and check restrictions during events.
Parking
The 5 Verst organisers list parking beside the Renaissance restaurant at 1/3 Tupolevskoye Shosse and an alternative on Komsomolskaya Street opposite the town court. These are park approaches, not guarantees of an available or free space; check current signs and rules on arrival.

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What to expect

Places
Eternal Flame — A memorial to those lost in the Second World War beside the town park entrance area, suitable for a quiet pause before continuing the run.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 47 м.
SurfacePaving stones 40%, Asphalt 20%, Fine gravel 12%, Unknown 27%.
Риски Check the surface and junctions in the woodland section, especially after rain. Visitor traffic may converge near entrances. Slow down beside the memorial square and give people stopping at monuments space. Use marked crossings when reaching town streets.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 h 2 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Run | Allow roughly 35–55 minutes at an easy pace. Walk | Allow 1.5–2 hours with a brief memorial stop. Approach | Add the walk from Otdykh station and back separately. This is an independent variation, without a promise that it matches the event’s current measured distance.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose dry weather from spring to autumn. Central paths and natural sections may be in different condition after rain. Snow or ice is possible in winter; a regular event schedule does not establish preparation of every independent-walk section.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Running shoes suited to mixed surfaces.
Drinking water.
Clothing for the forecast.
A charged phone and the station approach saved.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Travel to Otdykh station in Zhukovsky, then walk through the town towards the park: via Dzerzhinskogo and Chkalova streets to Pushkina Street and the main entrance near the Eternal Flame. Check current train times before leaving; add the station approach to the outing

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: 5.4 km, easy.

Photo authors and sources
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  2. Route photo 2 Original source

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