Blue (Tsentralnye Stolby): Between Landmarks and Small Details

Route at a glance

The path follows the river valley, sometimes close to the water and sometimes on higher banks. The combination of floodplain paths, green riverbanks and quiet country lanes gives the journey its variety. The main landmarks are Yenisey River, Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park and Sinii (Tsentral'nye stolby. Each deserves a short pause for both the details and the wider setting.

Route suitability

Without a car Yes

With children Yes

With a dog With caution

By bike Partly

With a stroller Partly

Mobile signal Good

Getting there

Without a car

Reach Krasnoyarsk by train or air. From the railway station or city centre, take a city bus to the Turbaza, Roev Ruchey or Granitny Karyer entrances, depending on the approach to the trailhead. Because the start and finish are in different places, check the return service in advance, arrange a transfer or leave a second vehicle near the finish.

By car

Drive along Sverdlovskaya Street to the chosen national-park entrance. Private vehicles are not allowed on the park’s forest roads, so continue on foot. Because the start and finish are in different places, check the return service in advance, arrange a transfer or leave a second vehicle near the finish.

Parking

Use the official parking at Roev Ruchey, Turbaza or Granitny Karyer. Arrive early at weekends and do not park along narrow access roads.

What to expect

Yenisey River

Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park

Sinii (Tsentral'nye stolby

Difficult sections and safety

The main difficulty depends on trail conditions: after rain the surface may become slippery and the usual pace may slow. The finish is separate from the start, so arrange the return journey before setting out.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time - 0.5–1 hours Complete time on the route - 0.5–1.5 hours

Best time to go

The route can be walked year-round, but dry weather is the most comfortable

In spring and late autumn, allow for short daylight hours and slippery surfaces

On weekends and public holidays, an earlier start is usually more comfortable

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

a lightweight rain jacket

a small power bank