Towns and River Crossings of Polesye: The Glusk and Klichev Variant: bicycle in Belarus
TrailTrack route Bicycle Belarus Multi-day
Waiting for the first trip report

Towns and River Crossings of Polesye: The Glusk and Klichev Variant

Distance
604.7 km
Estimated moving time
2 d 7 h
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
Open on map
Download route
GPXFor navigation apps KMLFor Google Earth and maps

Route description

Between Khoiniki and Klichev, town streets give way to the valleys of the Ptich and Berezina, with each community offering a different story. From Gomel, the road reaches the Dnieper and continues to Khoiniki. The old park gates stand close to the passing street, with the Avraamov estate grounds beyond. Allow extra time for a walk to the manor house if you would like a closer introduction to local history. Kalinkovichi and Ozarichi follow. Their places of remembrance deserve more than a passing glance. Pause at the memorial to the prisoners of the Ozarichi camps before continuing through Oktyabrsky towards the Ptich. The river appears on the approach to Glusk, then again on the northern continuation. Beyond it, the road skirts Bobruisk and reaches the Berezina. In Klichev, the local history museum stands beside the street used by the journey, making it a natural stop to plan into the day. Beyond Chigirinka and Borki, the road returns to major rivers. Rogachev brings the Drut and Dnieper, preceded by a lighter landmark: the condensed milk monument. The final arc passes the church in Gorodets, Uvarovichi and St Nicholas Church in Staraya Belitsa. Choose this version of the Polesye circuit for the connections between places as much as the towns themselves.

Route status

Проверяем свежесть данных по треку и учитываем сообщения сообщества

Запретов на посещение и пожаров рядом нет

Проверяем спутниковые данные о пожарах и предупреждения по региону.

Следить за маршрутом
Подробнее о состоянии маршрута No recent trail condition reports
Data source Information prepared

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

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

Last updated 16.10.2026

Before travelling, check trail access, restrictions and the weather forecast.

Current conditions No recent trail condition reports

Conditions may have changed. Share a report after completing the route.

Community experience

Recent completions

0

Be the first to confirm a completion and help other travellers.

Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Asphalt 79% · Compacted dirt 4% · Improved surface 1% · Unknown 14%

Surface data covers 518.3 km of 604.7 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Asphalt 79% · 479.9 km
Compacted dirt 4% · 26.8 km
Improved surface 1% · 5.39 km
Concrete 1% · 3.87 km
Dirt 1% · 2.21 km
Paving stones 1% · 0.23 km
Unknown 14% · 86.4 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Join Glusk, Klichev and Rogachev into one journey and follow the changing character of Polesye from the Ptich to the Dnieper. The interest lies in specific stops: Khoiniki’s park gates, the Ozarichi memorial, Klichev’s museum street and Rogachev’s unusual sculpture beside the dairy factory.
Length
604.7 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
Asphalt 79%
Towns and River Crossings of Polesye: The Glusk and Klichev Variant: route photo

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car Yes
With children No
With a dog No
By bike Partially
With a stroller No
Mobile signal Не проверено

Nearby

The Avraamov manor house containing Khoiniki’s local history museum lies farther inside the park, beyond the gates beside the route. Its exhibitions add context about the region and Chernobyl, but reaching the house requires an additional walk. Kalinkovichi’s museum, the historic centre of Bobruisk and the Usakino memorial also belong to separately planned visits. They are not included stops on this circuit.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Plan to arrive in Gomel, then make a separate connection to the Rechitsa road. The start is outside the station district; a direct service and bicycle carriage to it have not been confirmed. Check bicycle transport arrangements and a suitable transfer beforehand. For a shortened journey, first establish which intermediate town offers a usable way home.
By car
The starting reference is Fuel Station 86 on Gomel’s Rechitsa exit; the finish is Fuel Station 87. They occupy different roadside sites, so agree the direction of approach and pickup point in advance. Their proximity does not establish a permitted crossing between them. Permission to leave a car at either station for several days has not been confirmed.
Parking
Arrange suitable parking in Gomel for the duration of the journey and a connection carrying your bicycle to the start. Confirm storage conditions with the operator. The parking area beside the Ozarichi memorial has access restrictions for ordinary cars; do not depend on it without checking the rules.

Электрички туда и обратно

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

What to expect

Places
Dnieper near Rechitsa the first major river after leaving Gomel.
Khoiniki Town Park Gates the entrance towards the Avraamov estate grounds.
Memorial to Liquidation Drivers in Khoiniki a roadside place of remembrance in Khoiniki.
Holocaust Victims’ Burial Site in Kalinkovichi a memorial site beside the town street.
Memorial to the Prisoners of the Ozarichi Camps a stop commemorating civilian victims.
Ptich on the Southern Approach to Glusk the river crossing beyond Oktyabrsky.
Ptich on the Road towards Bobruisk a second encounter on the northern section.
Berezina near Bobruisk a river valley crossing on the broad northern arc.
Klichev Local History Museum the building on Yakova Zaytsa Street; the exhibition requires a separate visit.
Condensed Milk Monument in Rogachev the sculpture beside the dairy canning factory.
Drut in Rogachev the river on the approach from the factory.
Dnieper in Rogachev the next river crossing along the town road.
Dormition Church in Gorodets a village church close to the route.
St Nicholas Church in Staraya Belitsa a landmark on the return towards Gomel.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceAsphalt 79%, Compacted dirt 4%, Improved surface 1%, Unknown 14%.
Риски This itinerary includes major roads: the M10, M5 near Bobruisk, R35, R131, R31 and an M8 connection. Continuous lawful bicycle passage under the current road layout has not been confirmed. Check the Dnieper crossing near Rechitsa separately, as changes to the road may affect its approaches. Omit unsuitable sections or arrange a verified permitted connection beforehand. Near Voytekhovo, follow the actual road turns carefully. Avoid restricted service branches in Kalinkovichi, near Chigirinka and on the western approach to Gomel. The parallel path near Uritskoye prohibits bicycles and is not an established bypass. Through the Oktyabrsky reserve, keep to the permitted road and follow current local restrictions. Border-zone rules apply to the Khoiniki district section: Zagalye and Slabozhanka appear in the official border-zone list. Before travelling, confirm permitted passage through this section with the Gomel Border Group. Belarusian citizens and holders of a Belarusian residence permit need an identity document accepted under the rules; foreigners permanently resident outside Belarus also need a border-service permit. Permission to enter the country does not replace that permit.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Расчётное время в пути 2 d 7 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Allow several days and choose overnight stops before departure. Establish daily finishing points first, then add time for Klichev’s museum, a walk in Khoiniki and the stop at Ozarichi. Geographically, this version follows the same Polesye circuit through Khoiniki, Glusk and Rogachev; it does not add a separate new town or attraction at the finish. The original event’s sporting schedule should not be treated as a touring plan.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Dry days without snow or ice work best, with enough daylight for the long stretches between towns. In hot weather, start early and carry more water; shorten the day when strong winds are forecast. Check river approaches after the spring rise in water, and allow extra time to finish before dark in autumn.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Prepared bicycle and helmet
Reliable brakes and front and rear lights
Pump, spare tubes and repair tools
Water and food to the next confirmed supply point
Wind and rain protection with a warm evening layer
Phone with an offline map and spare power
First-aid kit
Confirmed overnight stops and early-exit options
Checked, permitted connections across major roads

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Plan to arrive in Gomel, then make a separate connection to the Rechitsa road. The start is outside the station district; a direct service and bicycle carriage to it have not been confirmed. Check bicycle transport arrangements and a suitable transfer beforehand. For a shortened journey, first establish which intermediate town offers a usable way home

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: 604.7 km, hard.

Photo authors and sources
  1. Route photo 1
    Zelyoniy.anton
    Original source

    Converted to WebP, maximum 1800×1200 px, no crop.

  2. Route photo 2
    Denis Blisch
    Original source

    Converted to WebP, maximum 1800×1200 px, no crop.

  3. Route photo 3
    Bsivko
    Original source

    Converted to WebP, maximum 1800×1200 px, no crop.

  4. Route photo 4
    Denis Blisch
    Original source

    Converted to WebP, maximum 1800×1200 px, no crop.

  5. Route photo 5
    Аляксей Мацеша ( http://fgb.by/viewtopic.php?p=46703#46703 )
    Original source

    Converted to WebP, maximum 1800×1200 px, no crop.

Discussion

Comments 0

Log in to read the discussion and leave comments.

Ask about the route or its surface, or share your experience.

Log in Sign up