Memorial Alley to Goloustnoye: Baikal via Bolshiye Koty and Kadilnaya: hiking in Irkutsk Region
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Memorial Alley to Goloustnoye: Baikal via Bolshiye Koty and Kadilnaya

Distance
51.4 km
Estimated moving time
16 h 52 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This passage begins in Listvyanka’s village area and finishes in Bolshoye Goloustnoye. Between them lies the coastal trail through Bolshiye Koty, alternating wooded ascents and descents to Baikal, narrow Devil’s Bridge and the opening into Malaya Kadilnaya valley. Listvyanka’s memorial places gradually give way to valleys and stony shoreline; the final approach returns to the village road. Confirmed Great Baikal Trail access is required. On 12 October 2026, reopening after the bear-related closure of 4 September is unconfirmed. Ending fire restrictions on 1 October does not establish removal of that separate prohibition. Once reopened, use the current authorised wooded approach; the prohibited lower cliff-side path is no substitute.

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

Geometry imported from GPX. Trail conditions have not been checked in the field. Difficulty was estimated automatically from distance and elevation gain.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt 6% · Improved surface 2% · Asphalt 1% · Unknown 92%

Surface data covers 4.15 km of 51.4 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt 6% · 3.00 km
Improved surface 2% · 0.78 km
Asphalt 1% · 0.38 km
Unknown 92% · 47.3 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
After reopening, travel between two Baikal villages and discover the changing western coast. Specific stopping places include Listvyanka and Bolshiye Koty memorials, water beside stony shores and Malaya Kadilnaya’s open valley.
Length
51.4 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
Dirt 6%
Memorial Alley to Goloustnoye: Baikal via Bolshiye Koty and Kadilnaya: route photo 14 in Irkutsk Region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
For experienced long-distance hikers able to manage unstable coastal ground and overnight arrangements. The complete variant is unsuitable for stroller walks or ordinary cycling. The park determines dog-admission conditions.

Nearby

Arrange Skriper viewpoint access, Chapel Cave entry and St Nicholas Church viewing separately. The northern continuation beyond Goloustnoye, Dry Lake and Sacred Mountain are excluded. Bolshiye Koty museum and accommodation need independent opening checks and bookings.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
The park identifies departure-side Listvyanka and ending-side Bolshoye Goloustnoye as villages with public access from Irkutsk. Select current outward and return services, including the additional approach from drop-off to departure. Check available boat dates with the operator; Bolshiye Koty boat departure is not available at every time.
By car
Use the Baikal road for departure and the separate Goloustnoye road for the ending. Agree collection in Bolshoye Goloustnoye before leaving. A car in Listvyanka requires independently arranged return; unrestricted vehicle access along the complete coast is unconfirmed.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Find and agree an authorised multi-day space in Listvyanka. Hotel grounds and village verges are not automatically available for long vehicle storage.

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What to expect

Places
Listvyanka Memorial Alley the outdoor memorial place beside the opening village passage.
Vitaly Dementyev memorial the specific stele beside the trail beyond the wooded shore approach.
Mikhail Kozhov memorial the memorial beside the Bolshiye Koty passage.
Lake Baikal shore stony waterside access on the actual coastal sections.
Devil’s Bridge the named narrow coastal passage by Chayachy Cliff.
Malaya Kadilnaya valley the valley traversed while continuing towards Goloustnoye.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceDirt 6%, Improved surface 2%, Asphalt 1%, Unknown 92%.
Риски Establish the current authorised passage before Devil’s Bridge and along unstable upper paths. Shoreline alternatives depend on waves: strong wind can block the entire available stony passage. Beyond Malaya Kadilnaya, avoid pauses below unstable slopes. Bear encounters caused a separate closure; old signs and open village roads do not establish admission.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 16 h 52 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
A day-by-day plan is not established. This is a multi-day passage; its complete duration is unconfirmed. After reopening, arrange walking days and authorised overnight places around coastal conditions; the park’s standard three-day description is no substitute for an individual plan. Allow a margin for final transport.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
During authorised access, prefer dry snow-free weather and a calm lake. Use established places for summer tent stays. Autumn cold, ice and storms substantially affect coastal passage; late autumn and winter need independent assessment, even when the standard route card lists year-round seasonality.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Hiking footwear for loose rock and stony shores
Tent, sleeping bag and mat for agreed overnight places
Water, treatment supplies and food for the complete selected passage
Warm, waterproof and windproof clothing
Offline map, light, phone and spare power
Permission, group registration and confirmed return service
Sealed food packaging and rubbish bag

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The park identifies departure-side Listvyanka and ending-side Bolshoye Goloustnoye as villages with public access from Irkutsk. Select current outward and return services, including the additional approach from drop-off to departure. Check available boat dates with the operator; Bolshiye Koty boat departure is not available at every time

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: 51.4 km, hard.

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