VELO2RUZA from Tuchkovo to Volkovo: Springs and the Setun Cycle Crossing: bicycle in Moscow region
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VELO2RUZA from Tuchkovo to Volkovo: Springs and the Setun Cycle Crossing

Distance
20.9 km
Time
1 h 58 min
Elevation gain
55 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

VELO2RUZA from the Tuchkovo side to Volkovo introduces the Moscow River through cycling paths, woodland connections and the small waters of its valley. Pause at the riverside viewpoint near the start, then continue towards springs on the Polushkino side. Rural approaches and earth paths lead on to a wooden bridge and the final Setun crossing before Volkovo. Choose this option for an independent riverside cycling day with pauses at your own pace. Some sections are considerably rougher than a developed cycle path, and gate access needs checking beforehand. Arrange the return from Volkovo separately: this itinerary ends here and does not include the extension towards Karinskoye Bridge or Zvenigorod.

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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

Dirt 66% · Compacted dirt 24% · Asphalt 7%

Surface is defined for 98% of the route.

Dirt 66% · 13.7 km
Compacted dirt 24% · 4.96 km
Asphalt 7% · 1.49 km
Dirt / grass 1% · 0.23 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Explore the riverside from Tuchkovo to Volkovo, with the Polushkino spring and the local Setun along the way. Cycling reveals changes between rural approaches and woodland ground. Slow down at bridges and water without turning the outing into the longer continuation to Zvenigorod.
Length
20.9 km
Elevation gain
55 m
Surface
Dirt 66%
VELO2RUZA from Tuchkovo to Volkovo: Springs and the Setun Cycle Crossing: 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

Nearby

The Polushkino quarries may complement the ride as a separate visit after approaches and protected-area visiting conditions are checked. Underground entrances and rock faces are outside the verified cycling stops. Vasilyevskoye’s church and suspension bridge also need a separate detour. Karinskoye Bridge, the biological station and Zvenigorod sights belong to longer programmes.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Tuchkovo can serve as a regional railway arrival point. The station is separate from the start and needs your own checked road connection. Establish your train’s stop and bicycle carriage conditions. Return services from Volkovo and bicycle carriage are unconfirmed, so arrange collection beforehand or plan a separately permitted return journey.
By car
Arrange a drop-off on the Tuchkovo side and collection beside an accessible Volkovo road. A car left at the start needs separate retrieval. Do not rely on vehicle support over cycle bridges or woodland paths. Check permission at gates and closed entrances, keeping local residents’ access clear.
Parking
An area is mapped beside the Volkovo finish. Use conditions, charges and the possibility of a long stay are unconfirmed. Start parking has not been separately checked. Establish a permitted place beforehand and keep gates and the village road clear when collecting the group.

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What to expect

Places
Riverside Viewpoint at the Tuchkovo Start a specific viewpoint beside the beginning of the cycle route.
Spring on the Polushkino Cycling Side source beside the path, without verified drinking-water quality.
Wooden Bridge before the Volkovo Section shared cycling and pedestrian crossing in the riverside landscape.
Setun at the Cycling Crossing before Volkovo small river before the last continuation towards the finish.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 55 м.
SurfaceDirt 66%, Compacted dirt 24%, Asphalt 7%.
Риски Earth paths can be uneven, with mud and slippery roots after rain. Slow down on narrow sections and bridges, yielding to walkers; walk the bicycle where needed. Check gates on the Vasilyevskoye side, towards Nikiforovskoye and before Volkovo. A closed passage needs another permitted exit. The treatment-plant discharge on the Tuchkovo side is not a drinking-water source; avoid using its water.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 h 58 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Allow a substantial part of the day for riding, pauses, earth sections and the return from Volkovo. A verified complete duration is unavailable. Pace depends on path conditions and any need to walk the bicycle. Allow spare daylight and arrange your collection time beforehand.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Dry weather in the warmer months better suits riverside cycling. After prolonged rain, check ground conditions and wooden bridges. An early start helps in autumn. Winter clearance and decking safety are unconfirmed, so a winter ride needs separate checks.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Serviceable bicycle for earth paths
Helmet
Your own drinking water and food
Map of gates, bridges and a separate return
Phone and power bank
Pump, spare tube and repair kit
Front and rear lights
Waterproof and wind protection
First-aid kit
Payment for trains and arranged collection

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Tuchkovo can serve as a regional railway arrival point. The station is separate from the start and needs your own checked road connection. Establish your train’s stop and bicycle carriage conditions. Return services from Volkovo and bicycle carriage are unconfirmed, so arrange collection beforehand or plan a separately permitted return journey

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: 20.9 km, moderate.

Photo authors and sources
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  2. Route photo 2 Original source

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