Borovoye on the Tvertsa

• Location: on the left bank of the Tvertsa; Telitsyno is on the opposite bank.
• River landscape: There are small rapids on the Tvertsa in the Borovoye area.
• Nearby history: Near Prutenki, on the right bank of the Tvertsa, are the remains of a stone lock built in 1709 to bypass the rapids there.

The location on opposite banks provides a clear point of reference: Borovoye lies to the left of the Tvertsa, with Telitsyno on the other side. The small rapids are described as being in the Borovoye area and provide another point of reference in the river landscape.

The remains of the lock near the village of Prutenki, on the right bank, are a separate historical sight nearby. The stone lock was built in 1709 to bypass the rapids there. Together, these offer two different perspectives on the Tvertsa: Borovoye’s location by the river and a historic structure in the vicinity of Prutenki.

A planned water activity also connects the town with the Tvertsa: a post published in 2020 about a SUP tour proposed starting in Borovoye. The post records a plan made at the time. Along with the small rapids, this shows how the river serves both to describe the landscape and as a reference point for a planned tour.

For broader trip planning in Tver Oblast, there are dedicated nature attractions. The Central Forest Nature Reserve offers an excursion to the “Staroselskiy Mokh” raised bog, for which visitors use their own vehicles. The “Boloto Staroselskiy Mokh” ecological trail passes through a raised bog with wide, open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants. The reserve also offers guided tours on the “Tayny Okovskogo lesa” and “Lesnaya azbuka” ecological trails.

Another hiking option in Tver Oblast leads to the “Barsuchikha” ranger station. The hike can be taken as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest hut. Along the way, visitors see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. Nature enthusiasts can therefore choose from named educational trails, a raised-bog excursion, and a hike offered as either a day trip or an overnight trip.

Torzhok also offers historic sights: the Verkhneye gorodishche, an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction, is located in the historic center. The “Blin s Pripyokom” and “Kuzminki v Torzhke” festivals are held annually in the Novotorzhskiy Kremlin. Founded in 1038, the Novotorzhskiy Borisoglebskiy Monastery in Torzhok is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries.

For your trip planning, it helps to distinguish between the different scales: here, Borovoye represents a location on the Tvertsa, the rapids in the area, and the remains of the lock near Prutenki. The nature and cultural attractions mentioned belong to the wider region of Tver Oblast. Consider whether you want to focus on Borovoye’s river landscape or also include regional nature and cultural attractions.

Discover more destinations: Nagovye, Guzyatino, Toropets, Kokovkino, Khvoshnya, Kimry, Udomlya, Dolgushka.

Which bank is Borovoye on?

Borovoye lies on the left bank of the Tvertsa. Telitsyno is on the opposite bank.

Where are the remains of the stone lock?

The remains are near the village of Prutenki, on the right bank of the Tvertsa. The lock was built in 1709 to bypass the rapids there.

What nature activities are available in the Central Forest Nature Reserve?

The reserve offers an excursion to the “Staroselskiy Mokh” raised bog, for which visitors use their own vehicles. Guided tours are also offered on the “Tayny Okovskogo lesa” and “Lesnaya azbuka” ecological trails.

Was Borovoye planned as the starting point for a SUP tour?

Yes. A post published in 2020 about a SUP tour proposed Borovoye as the starting point; this was a plan at the time.

For the broader travel overview: Tver Oblast.