Yolkino to Fosforitny via the Phosphate Miners Monument: bicycle in Moscow region
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Yolkino to Fosforitny via the Phosphate Miners Monument

Distance
3.2 km
Time
31 min
Elevation gain
52 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

This short linear outing leads from the Yolkino side to Fosforitny. Village roads remain nearby at the beginning, before sand and earth change the feel of the ride: choose your line calmly rather than trying to maintain speed. A less inhabited strip between settlements gradually leads to Fosforitny, where ground roads give way to settlement surroundings and asphalt. Pause at the Phosphate Miners Monument. It places local industrial history behind Fosforitny’s name: the surrounding extraction district supplied material for mineral fertilisers. Stop, examine the monument from its outside approach and continue towards the finishing side. The outing offers a brief introduction to the meeting of ordinary village roads and phosphate-industry heritage. This is a distinct journey between two points. Returning to Yolkino, arriving from a railway and continuing to the quarries need separate plans. For cycling, use equipment and footwear suited to loose ground; push on permitted passages when needed. Account for cars and buses at settlement bends. Check the present entrance, the sandy middle and your return before travelling.

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

Last updated 14.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt / grass 28% · Asphalt 21% · Sand 17% · Unknown 29%

Surface data covers 2.31 km of 3.24 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt / grass 28% · 0.91 km
Asphalt 21% · 0.67 km
Sand 17% · 0.56 km
Improved surface 6% · 0.18 km
Unknown 29% · 0.93 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Link Yolkino and Fosforitny on a short ground-road outing with a specific stop at the Phosphate Miners Monument. Its local history and the transition between village and settlement surroundings introduce the district without a long quarry circuit.
Length
3.2 km
Elevation gain
52 m
Surface
Dirt / grass 28%
Yolkino to Fosforitny via the Phosphate Miners Monument: route photo 2 in Moscow region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No data By bike - Yes With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Check delivery and bicycle carriage beforehand; the finish is at the opposite end. Children need close supervision, confidence on sand and safe present road sections. Sand and uneven ground are unsuitable for an ordinary stroller. Use a bicycle suited to ground roads; dog rules and continuous reception are unknown.

Nearby

The Transfiguration Church, Second World War memorial and Rudnikovskaya railway side lie outside the selected included stops and require separate approaches. Lakes and other Lopatino quarry places belong to longer outings. White Mountain and surviving industrial machinery are excluded from this short course; industrial-land access needs independent checking.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Verified present delivery directly to the selected beginning is unestablished. Municipal materials identify bus directions from Voskresensk to Yolkino and Fosforitny; check current services, stops and bicycle carriage with the operator. Fosforitny Bus Stop is mapped beside the finish, but a stop does not establish the service you need on your visit. No railway approach to the beginning is included.
By car
Arrange arrival on Yolkino’s accessible side and separate Fosforitny collection if needed. Agree the village entrance and meeting point without treating sandy roads as a permitted through driving route. The two ends differ: a vehicle at Yolkino does not automatically reach the finish.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Establish permitted Yolkino vehicle storage and Fosforitny collection arrangements beforehand. Keep ground passages, village entrances and the finish-side bus area clear.

Электрички туда и обратно

Расписание на дату и время, до которого нужно выйти на маршрут

What to expect

Places
Phosphate Miners Monument the local phosphate-extraction monument beside the Fosforitny settlement approach.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 52 м.
SurfaceDirt / grass 28%, Asphalt 21%, Sand 17%, Unknown 29%.
Риски Loose sand, ruts and uneven earth require controlled movement and may demand pushing. Reassess grip and low ground after rain. Account for cars, buses and bends on settlement roads and asphalt; slow down at stops. Supervise children and come to a complete stop before examining the monument. Check present passage and local restrictions beforehand.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Time for the route 20–40 minutes
With stops | 40–90 minutes This is a guide for an adult cyclist on a dry accessible course, allowing for slowing on sand and viewing the monument. Pushing, children or wet ground can extend the outing. Walking needs a separate estimate. Add Yolkino arrival, bus waiting and return independently; the reverse journey is excluded.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Prefer a dry snow-free day after checking ground and access. The sandy middle requires attention even in good weather; rain changes earth and ruts. Carry your own water in summer and allow sufficient daylight in autumn. Complete winter cycling preparation is unestablished.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
A bicycle and tyres suited to sandy ground roads.
Working brakes, helmet, pump and a small repair kit.
Your own water, food and weather-appropriate clothing.
Phone with an offline map, battery reserve, torch and first-aid kit.
A checked present entrance and separate return plan.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Verified present delivery directly to the selected beginning is unestablished. Municipal materials identify bus directions from Voskresensk to Yolkino and Fosforitny; check current services, stops and bicycle carriage with the operator. Fosforitny Bus Stop is mapped beside the finish, but a stop does not establish the service you need on your visit. No.

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: 3.2 km, moderate.

Photo authors and sources
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