Kotovitsy

• The Volkhovskoye shosse road cycling route passes through Kotovitsy.
• A route description published in 2015 provides a note about the wooden bridge in the village.
• Other nature and culture topics are mentioned for Novgorod Oblast and provide regional context.

The Volkhovskoye shosse road cycling route passes through Kotovitsy. A specific note concerns the narrow gaps between the planks on a wooden bridge in the village: a route description published in 2015 advises cyclists to ride slowly there or cross the bridge on foot.

Since the note dates from 2015, check the condition of the bridge on site before applying it to your ride. This preserves the earlier recommendation as a guide without treating it as a statement about the bridge’s current condition.

The 2015 description of the road cycling route mentions fields along the way. Beyond the village of Robeyka, it says, there is a view of the Volkhov River, with the domes of the Khutyn Monastery visible on the horizon. These views belong to the route’s wider regional surroundings.

The description also lists the view of the Bolshaya Vishera River from the bridge in Savino and the view of the Volkhov between Slutka and Robeyka as notable sights. These places and views are part of the road cycling route’s landscape and surroundings, not features of Kotovitsy itself.

In the wider destination of Novgorod Oblast, Valdai National Park covers 159,100 hectares and extends across the Valdaysky, Demyansky and Okulovsky districts. Mount Ryzhokha is the park’s highest point. A 25-meter-high observation tower on the mountain offers views of the taiga, Lake Velyo and other bodies of water.

Another nature attraction is the circular trail in the Bor area. It passes through typical taiga forests on hilly terrain and through a variety of wetlands in the hollows between the hills. The tower, mountain and circular trail are distinct regional attractions: one is an elevated viewpoint, while another is a route through forest and wetland landscapes.

In Valday, the Bell Museum Center offers different ways to explore the subject of bells. Its collection includes bells from around the world, spanning forms from the 3rd century BC through the Middle Ages to modern souvenir bells. The tourism information describes the center as the only museum in Russia to bring together bells from around the world. It also says that staff demonstrate bell-ringing techniques and visitors can try them for themselves.

Opened in 1998, the exhibition at the Museum of the County Town covers the everyday lives of townspeople, the development of local trades, and the lives of individual Valday families and well-known summer visitors. Another historical landmark is the monument “Kuznetsam i kolokolnym masteram Valdaya,” erected in Valday in 2017. Together, the exhibition, collection and monument offer insights into urban life, craftsmanship and bell-making traditions.

Discover more destinations: Vyazhishchi, Podberezye.

Which road cycling route passes through Kotovitsy?

The Volkhovskoye shosse road cycling route passes through the village.

What does the route description advise about the wooden bridge?

The 2015 note advises cyclists to ride slowly or cross the bridge on foot because of the narrow gaps between the planks. Check its condition on site.

Which nature trails are mentioned for Novgorod Oblast?

The circular trail in the Bor area passes through taiga forests on hilly terrain and wetlands in hollows between hills. It is a regional nature attraction in Novgorod Oblast.

View the broader travel guide: Novgorodskiy rayon.