Chyornaya Valley towards Listvyanka: Separate Western Great Baikal Trail Sections: hiking in Irkutsk Region
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Chyornaya Valley towards Listvyanka: Separate Western Great Baikal Trail Sections

Distance
14.1 km
Time
5 h 8 min
Elevation gain
588 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

These separate Great Baikal Trail sections head from the Chyornaya-valley shore side towards Listvyanka. Departure lies southwest of Bolshiye Koty; the subsequent sections encounter wooded slopes, descents to Baikal and the Vitaly Dementyev memorial. The final section reaches Listvyanka’s village surroundings. Continuous connections between every local section are unconfirmed, so select accessible passage after checking with the park. This is not the complete Listvyanka–Bolshoye Goloustnoye route. On 12 October 2026, reopening after the bear-related closure of 4 September is unconfirmed; departure requires confirmed admission.

Route status

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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 1% · Unknown 99%

Surface data covers 0.12 km of 14.1 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt 1% · 0.12 km
Unknown 99% · 14.0 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
After reopening, discover this Baikal coast from the opposite direction: head from Chyornaya’s wooded surroundings towards village-side Listvyanka. Actual waterside access and the memorial stele give the selected accessible section distinctive stopping places.
Length
14.1 km
Elevation gain
588 m
Surface
Dirt 1%
Chyornaya Valley towards Listvyanka: Separate Western Great Baikal Trail Sections: route photo 6 in Irkutsk Region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - Patchy For prepared walkers with independent access arrangements for their selected section. Departure is not at a roadside stop; check connections and the currently authorised passage separately.

Nearby

Bolshiye Koty lies beyond departure and is excluded from this variant. Skriper, Devil’s Bridge and Malaya Kadilnaya belong to coastal sections farther northeast. Choose Listvyanka museums, seal aquarium and village cafés as separate visits after checking opening times.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
The park confirms public access from Irkutsk to Listvyanka. This serves the ending-side village and does not reach the shore-side departure near Chyornaya valley. Arrange the distant approach or boat drop-off independently after reopening, establishing a current service and safe landing.
By car
Listvyanka is reached by the Baikal road. Lower village drop-off does not establish driving access to the Chyornaya-side departure. Determine the separate walking approach and final collection for your chosen outing.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Agree vehicle storage in Listvyanka before travelling; return depends on the independently selected approach. Vehicle parking at the shore-side departure is unconfirmed.

Электрички туда и обратно

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

What to expect

Places
Lake Baikal shore actual waterside access on the western coastal sections.
Vitaly Dementyev memorial the actual memorial stele beside one of the sections leading towards Listvyanka.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 588 м.
SurfaceDirt 1%, Unknown 99%.
Риски Establish woodland connections between separate sections and narrow coastal passage conditions beforehand. Waves, wet stones, loose rock and autumn ice may affect access. The old lower cliff-side path near Listvyanka is prohibited; use an agreed wooded approach. Ending fire restrictions does not remove the separate bear-related restriction.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Расчётное время в пути 5 h 8 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Complete duration is unconfirmed. First establish selected connections and Chyornaya-side access, then plan the day’s outing and return to Listvyanka. Standard Bolshiye Koty trail times are not the duration of this westbound variant.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
After reopening, prefer a dry snow-free day without strong lake wind. Finish the selected autumn section before dark and check for ice. In winter, accessible village passages do not establish safety on distant coastal slopes.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Hiking footwear with reliable grip
Water and food allowing for the separate approach
Warm clothing and wind and rain protection
Offline map, light, phone and power bank
Park permission and confirmed connections
Separately agreed departure drop-off and final transport

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The park confirms public access from Irkutsk to Listvyanka. This serves the ending-side village and does not reach the shore-side departure near Chyornaya valley. Arrange the distant approach or boat drop-off independently after reopening, establishing a current service and safe landing

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: 14.1 km, moderate.

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