Myaglovo and the musical ecological trail

• Russia’s first musical ecological trail opened in Myaglovo in August 2025.
• The trail is 2.2 kilometers long, starts at a recreation center and leads to the monument to the women lumberjacks.
• Its themes and features include sounds of nature, interactive stations, an open-air art gallery, ecological installations and an insectarium with live insects.
• A photo spot is located on the shore of Lake Lesnoye; the monument commemorates the labor effort during the Great Patriotic War.

Bird, animal and nature sounds are part of the trail concept. Interactive features explain, among other things, which clouds signal rain and make natural phenomena such as thunder audible. The focus is therefore not only on general nature themes, but also on specific questions that arise while observing and listening.

The open-air art gallery and ecological installations add art and the environment to the theme. Live insects are part of what the trail offers at the insectarium. Another stop is the photo spot on the shore of Lake Lesnoye. Sound, natural phenomena, art and wildlife provide different ways to experience this place. Check current access arrangements and trail conditions before visiting.

The trail starts at a recreation center and runs for 2.2 kilometers to the monument to the women lumberjacks. The monument commemorates the labor effort during the Great Patriotic War. In Myaglovo, nature education and a specific historical connection sit side by side: the trail explores natural phenomena, while the monument recalls the work of women during wartime.

This connection provides a helpful focus when choosing a travel destination: Myaglovo is not just a nature trail, but also a monument with its own commemorative purpose. Those interested in ecological themes can also discover a place connected to regional history.

At the regional level, Leningrad Oblast offers other nature and culture themes. Vepsian Forest Nature Park lies in the far eastern part of the oblast and includes seven protected areas with particularly strict conservation rules. The park has numerous lakes; the largest is Lake Lerinskoye, in the protected area of the same name. The old spruce and pine forests preserved in the “Vepsskiy les” and “Ashchozyorskiy” protected areas are important for many organisms that depend on forests undisturbed by economic activity.

The region’s wildlife and culture also have their own distinctive features: brown bears are found in greater numbers in Vepsian Forest Nature Park; the wolverine, which is extremely rare in the region, has also been recorded there. Sightings are not guaranteed. The Veps, a small people of Russia with their own culture and traditions, have traditionally lived in the park.

Another example of Leningrad Oblast’s cultural heritage is Koporye Fortress. It is a museum and a monument to Old Russian stone architecture. It has been preserved in its present form since the 16th century, while parts of its masonry date from the 13th century. The fortress can be visited without a guide using the “Koporskaya krepost 2.0” multimedia guide; confirm its availability when planning your visit. Climbing the walls and towers is prohibited because they are in disrepair.

Discover more destinations: Sosnovy Bor, Kezoruchey, Ushaki, Olkhovka, Vyra, Podborovye, Vaganovo, Volochaevka.

How long is the trail in Myaglovo?

The musical ecological trail is 2.2 kilometers long. It starts at a recreation center and leads to the monument to the women lumberjacks.

What themes and features are part of the trail?

These include bird, animal and nature sounds; interactive features about clouds and thunder; an open-air art gallery; ecological installations; an insectarium with live insects; and a photo spot on the shore of Lake Lesnoye.

What does the monument to the women lumberjacks commemorate?

It commemorates the labor effort during the Great Patriotic War.

For the broader travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.