Orekhovo

• Route starting point: Orekhovo Station in Priozersk District, Leningrad Oblast.
• Total length: 90 kilometers; options: 12 to 77 kilometers per section.
• Planned duration: one to two days for cycling, four to five days for hiking.

The “Ot Orekhovo do Ladogi” route offers options of 12 to 77 kilometers per section. The total route is 90 kilometers. This lets you compare different route lengths without confusing the length of an individual option with that of the entire route.

The planned durations also differ by mode of travel: one to two days are allocated for cycling, and four to five days for hiking. These figures give you a concrete reference for planning your time. Check route conditions before setting out.

The nature trail begins at Orekhovo Station in Priozersk District, Leningrad Oblast. From there, the route leads to Dalyokaya Bay and then north along Lake Ladoga. Named waypoints include Cape Reznoj and the mouth of the Burnaja River; the trail then returns to the 69 km railway platform.

The cycling route follows forest roads and trails. The sequence of the station, bay, lakeshore stretch, and river mouth describes a route passing several named locations, not just a single point on the lake. When preparing for your trip, you can compare the distances with the planned duration for cycling or hiking and check route conditions in advance.

Vepsian Forest Nature Park lies in the far east of Leningrad Oblast and includes seven reserves with especially strict protection rules. The park has numerous lakes; the largest is Lake Lerinskoje in the reserve of the same name. This landscape is a distinct nature destination within the oblast.

The nature park’s special features include preserved old spruce and pine forests in the “Vepsskiy les” and “Ashchozyorskiy” reserves. They are important for numerous organisms that can survive only in forests undisturbed by economic activity. Brown bears are also found in significant numbers in the park; the wolverine, extremely rare in the oblast, has also been recorded.

The Vepsian people, a small ethnic group in Russia with their own culture and traditions, have traditionally lived in Vepsian Forest Nature Park. Nature and culture can be seen here as two distinct regional themes: the protected forests and lakes on the one hand, and the Vepsian way of life on the other.

Another regional destination is Koporye Fortress, a museum and monument of ancient Russian stone architecture. It has been preserved in its present form since the 16th century; parts of the masonry date from the 13th century. Climbing the walls and towers is prohibited because of their critical condition. A self-guided visit is possible with the “Koporskaya krepost 2.0” multimedia guide; check its availability when planning your visit.

Discover more destinations: Gromovo, Vesnino, Solovyovo and Udaltsovo.

How do the planned durations for cycling and hiking differ?

One to two days are planned for cycling, and four to five days for hiking.

Where does the “Ot Orekhovo do Ladogi” nature trail begin?

The starting point is Orekhovo Station in Priozersk District, Leningrad Oblast.

Are you allowed to climb the walls and towers of Koporye Fortress?

No. Climbing them is prohibited because of their critical condition.

For the wider travel overview: Priozerskiy rayon.