Obruchevsky Run beside Zapytaya Pond: run in Moscow region
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Obruchevsky Run beside Zapytaya Pond

Distance
2.2 km
Time
38 min
Elevation gain
58 m
Difficulty
Easy
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Route description

Zapytaya Pond gives this neighbourhood run in Obruchevsky a recognisable stopping point. The circuit stays in the part of Yugo-Zapadny Forest Park beside Moscow’s university district, where a break by the water can turn an ordinary training session into a small outing. Continue along the park paths at an unhurried pace and let the pond be a place to look around rather than a reason to hurry to the next junction. The Samorodinka valley adds a quieter detail to the walk. This small Moscow river is not a continuous riverside promenade: parts of its upper course have been buried or diverted, and surface water can be seasonal. Look for the shape of the valley instead of expecting a broad flowing river. The loop suits a gentle introduction to the park as well as a repeatable run. At path crossings, check your direction and share the space with people enjoying a slower walk.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Fine gravel 82% · Unknown 18%

Surface data covers 1.82 km of 2.23 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Fine gravel 82% · 1.82 km
Unknown 18% · 0.41 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Pause at Zapytaya Pond during a local run and discover the less obvious Samorodinka valley beside the RUDN university neighbourhood.
Length
2.2 km
Elevation gain
58 m
Surface
Fine gravel 82%
Obruchevsky Run beside Zapytaya Pond: route photo 3 in Moscow region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Children need close supervision near the water and path crossings. This is a running circuit; continuous stroller access and the cycling rules have not been confirmed. Check entrance notices for dog access.

Nearby

The RUDN campus is nearby, but university buildings and indoor sports facilities have their own admission rules. If you want to explore more park paths, make that a separate extension after completing the circuit.

Getting there

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Without a car
Universitet Druzhby Narodov metro station, Exit 1, serves the RUDN campus. Continue on foot to Yugo-Zapadny Forest Park and the northern part of the circuit: the metro exit is not the start of this loop. Use pavements and authorised street crossings for the approach.
By car
Choose an approach along the city streets outside the park. Locate a pedestrian entrance before selecting a place to leave the car, and keep vehicles off the park paths.
Parking
A dedicated car park at the loop’s starting point has not been confirmed. Use an authorised city parking space and check the signs and payment rules on arrival; availability is not guaranteed.

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What to expect

Places
Zapytaya Pond A pond in Yugo-Zapadny Forest Park near Leninsky Prospekt, reached by paths on this circuit. Swimming is not part of the outing.
Samorodinka The upper valley of a small Moscow river with a seasonal surface channel; continuous flowing water is not guaranteed.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 58 м.
SurfaceFine gravel 82%, Unknown 18%.
Риски Take care at junctions and beside the pond. Natural paths may become slippery after rain; assess any wet valley crossing on arrival. Slow down where walkers share narrow sections and avoid unstable slopes at the water’s edge.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 38 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Run | Allow roughly 15–25 minutes at an easy pace. Walk | Allow roughly 35–50 minutes without long stops, or up to an hour for a pause beside the pond. Approach | Add the walk from the metro and back separately; it depends on the entrance used.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Dry weather from late spring to autumn is the most practical choice. Check damp paths in spring and after persistent rain. Winter ice may change conditions substantially; a summer running circuit does not imply a prepared winter trail.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Running shoes with reliable grip.
Drinking water.
A phone with the approach saved in advance.
Light rain protection if forecast.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Universitet Druzhby Narodov metro station, Exit 1, serves the RUDN campus. Continue on foot to Yugo-Zapadny Forest Park and the northern part of the circuit: the metro exit is not the start of this loop. Use pavements and authorised street crossings for the approach

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: 2.2 km, easy.

Photo authors and sources
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