Discover Mistolovo

• The “Okhta Park” ski area has nine ski slopes of varying difficulty. The longest is 390 meters long, and the elevation difference is up to 55 meters.
• The dinosaur park features 25 dinosaur displays across more than one hectare.
• At the alpaca park, visitors can pet and feed the animals.
• Three walking trails run alongside the cross-country ski tracks and are intended for pedestrians and users of Finnish sleds.

The nine slopes vary in difficulty and are also suitable for people who have never skied or snowboarded before. Length and elevation difference are two distinct measures: the longest slope is 390 meters long, while the elevation difference is up to 55 meters. Together with the number of slopes, these details provide a clear overview of what is on offer without treating all the runs as equivalent.

Operations may vary by season. If you are traveling to Mistolovo to ski, check in advance whether the slopes will be open during your planned travel dates.

The dinosaur park has its own distinct theme. It features 25 dinosaur displays across an area of more than one hectare, including Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Olorotitan. These species give an idea of the selection visitors can expect to see there.

At the alpaca park, the focus is on direct encounters with the animals: visitors can pet and feed them. If this visit is important to your plans, check the operator’s latest information about opening and operations in advance. You should also check with the resort for the dinosaur park’s current operating status.

There are also three walking trails alongside the cross-country ski tracks. They are intended for pedestrians and users of Finnish sleds. This makes them different from the ski slopes both in how they are used and in the type of activity they offer. Winter conditions and trail availability may vary, so take this into account when planning your visit.

Beyond Mistolovo, Leningrad Oblast encompasses a range of natural and cultural attractions. In the far east of the oblast lies Vepsian Forest Nature Park, with seven nature reserves and particularly strict conservation regulations. There are numerous lakes here; the largest is Lake Lerinskoe, in the reserve of the same name. Among the nature park’s notable features are old spruce and pine forests in the “Vepsskiy les” and “Ashchozyorskiy” reserves. These forests are important to numerous organisms that can survive only in forests undisturbed by economic activity.

Brown bears are relatively numerous in the nature park, and the wolverine, extremely rare in the region, has also been recorded there. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The park is also traditionally home to the Veps, a small people of Russia with their own culture and traditions.

Koporye Fortress is a cultural highlight and a museum and monument of ancient Russian stone architecture. It has been preserved in its present form since the 16th century, while parts of the masonry date back to the 13th century. You can visit without a guide using the “Koporskaya krepost 2.0” multimedia guide; check its availability when planning your visit. Climbing the walls and towers is prohibited because they are in a state of disrepair.

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Are the ski slopes suitable for beginners?

Yes. The slopes vary in difficulty and are also suitable for people who have never skied or snowboarded before. Operations may vary by season.

Which dinosaurs are featured in the dinosaur park?

The 25 displays include Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Olorotitan. The park covers more than one hectare; check with the resort in advance for its current operating status.

What should I know before visiting Koporye Fortress?

You can visit without a guide using the “Koporskaya krepost 2.0” multimedia guide; confirm its availability before planning your visit. The walls and towers must not be climbed because they are in a state of disrepair.

Go to the regional travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.