Ropna: Hotels and Accommodation

Lake Ropno is located in Polotsk District of Vitebsk Region, near Kollektivnaya. Those wishing to book a hotel in Ropna can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Nature

Lake Ropno belongs to the Western Dvina drainage basin. A stream connects it to the Western Dvina in the southwest. The lake has a water surface of approximately 0.37 km² and reaches a maximum depth of 3.4 m.

The area around Lake Ropno is predominantly flat and partly marshy. An extensive woodland stretches to the north and east. The shores are low, covered with shrubs, and partly bordered by open woodland. The lake is home to perch, roach, bream, pike and tench, among other species.

At Lake Ropno, local residents from the surrounding villages and tourists used a beach with benches and children's swings for swimming and recreation.

Culture

In the vicinity of Ropno stands the Church of St. Nicholas on the shore of Lake Ropno. It is located on the site of the former male Zapolotsk Monastery.

In the vicinity of Ropno, the stone cemetery church dedicated to St. Nicholas was built in 1750 on the Ropno estate, on land belonging to the Epiphany Monastery. The Church of St. Nicholas on Lake Ropno has a cruciform plan made of brick masonry, an octagonal wooden lantern structure and a wooden dome.

In the vicinity of Ropno, the Church of St. Nicholas is described as a rare example in a rural setting that combines Late Baroque with Classical elements. The church in Kollektivnaya is described as a Baroque architectural monument and was closed to visitors at the time described.

Activities

The one-day route “To Kulnew” passes through Kollektivnaya, Azino, Matyushi and Kushliki. It is 55 km long and is completed using a combination of motorised transport and bicycles.

Paid recreational fishing is organised at Lake Ropno. Spearfishing is also permitted there during daylight hours.

Accommodation

The “Gasienda” guesthouse is located in Ropno at 16A ul. Schkolnaja. It offers a sauna; the beach can be reached from there in 12 minutes on foot. The guesthouse also has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests at the “Gasienda” guesthouse can use bicycles and a transfer service free of charge.

To the higher-level travel overview: Polacki rajon.