Discover Vsevolozhsky District

• The Malinovaya Gora eco-trail is 2.3 km long, runs south of Lake Kavgolovskoye, and is part of Toksovsky Nature Park.
• Yelovye kholmy is 3.2 km long and runs along the lake’s eastern shore within the Toksovskie vysoty Natural Monument. Seasonal use is from May to October; skiing is scheduled for December to March.
• The Dolina reki Okhty loop trail passes kame hills, spruce forests, and the Okhta valley.
• The collection at the Priyutino estate includes items from the everyday life of the nobility, mementos of the Olenin family, and paintings and graphic works.

Both trails are described as suitable for hiking, cycling, and skiing. Their length and location offer a specific basis for comparison: Malinovaya Gora is 2.3 km long and lies south of Lake Kavgolovskoye in Toksovskoye urban settlement. The trail is part of Toksovsky Nature Park. Yelovye kholmy is longer, at 3.2 km; it runs along the lake’s eastern shore, also in Toksovskoye urban settlement, but within the Toksovskie vysoty Natural Monument.

For Yelovye kholmy, you can plan your trip around the stated seasonal schedule: use is indicated for May to October, and skiing for December to March. The landscape also gives this trail its own character: along the route are largely untouched spruce and pine forests, sandy kame hills, and marsh vegetation in the hollows between the hills.

In winter, enthusiasts prepare part of the Malinovaya Gora trail as a cross-country ski track for classic-style skiing. If you plan to visit in winter, check the current track preparation status before setting out. This keeps seasonal planning tied to the specific use described.

The Dolina reki Okhty eco-loop runs through Toksovskoye and Bugrovskoye urban and rural settlements, in the Reka Okhta cluster of Toksovsky Nature Park. Along the trail are kame hills with relative heights of up to 30 m, spruce forests with trees up to 160 years old, and the Okhta valley.

These details offer a different perspective on the landscape from the two trails by the lake: here, the landforms, forest, and river valley are all central. The height measurement refers to the relative heights of the kame hills; the age refers to the trees in the spruce forest. These two details can be considered separately when comparing the natural features described.

The Priyutino Museum Estate is located on the former estate of Alexey Nikolaevich Olenin, a 19th-century statesman and advocate of education. Its collection brings together items from the everyday life of the nobility in the 19th century, mementos of the Olenin family, and paintings and graphic works.

The estate’s literary history is also closely connected to the family: Alexander Pushkin was a regular guest at Priyutino in 1828 and dedicated more than ten poems to Anna Olenina, the youngest daughter of the family. The manor house and park have been cultural heritage sites of federal significance since 1960.

The estate’s program includes theatrical performances, classical music concerts, and interactive programs for children and adults. If a particular offering matters to your travel plans, check the relevant dates in advance.

The Doroga zhizni Museum is located at 58 Doroga Zhizni Street, in Vsevolozhskiy Municipal District, Leningrad Oblast. Check the address and opening status before setting out.

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How long are the two trails by the lake?

Malinovaya Gora is 2.3 km long; Yelovye kholmy is 3.2 km long. Both trails are described as suitable for hiking, cycling, and skiing, but they differ in their locations by the lake and in whether they are part of a nature park or a natural monument.

When is skiing scheduled on Yelovye kholmy?

The stated period is December to March. Seasonal use is indicated for May to October. Check conditions before your trip.

What is of historical and cultural interest at Priyutino?

The collection includes everyday items of the nobility from the 19th century, mementos of the Olenin family, and works of art. Pushkin was a regular guest in 1828; the manor house and park have been cultural heritage sites of federal significance since 1960.

For the broader travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.