Konakovo District: Pine Forest and Volga Riverbank

• The Lesopark Konakovskiy pine forest is a regional natural monument. The forest has numerous paths lined with wooden sculptures depicting characters from Russian fairy tales.
• The forest’s natural features also include access to a sandy bank of the Volga.

The forest and riverbank offer two distinct aspects of the natural experience here: the pine forest is designated a regional natural monument, and visitors also have access to a sandy bank of the Volga. Numerous paths wind through the forest, with wooden sculptures depicting characters from Russian fairy tales along the way.

As you explore, several distinct impressions come together: paths through the pine forest, the sandy Volga riverbank, and wooden fairy-tale figures. The forest offers a clear local focus for planning your trip, which you can weigh according to your interests in nature and fairy-tale themes.

The Central Forest Nature Reserve offers further nature experiences in the wider destination of Tver Oblast. An excursion to the Staroselskiy Mokh raised bog requires visitors to use their own vehicle. Guided tours are offered on the Tayny Okovskogo lesa and Lesnaya azbuka nature trails.

The Boloto Staroselskiy Mokh nature trail passes through a picturesque raised bog. It features vast open areas completely covered in moss, as well as unusual plants. Another option is a hike to the Barsuchikha cordon, which can be taken as a day trip or combined with an overnight stay in a forest cabin. Along the way, you can see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. These options let you choose among different nature experiences in Tver Oblast: a guided excursion, a nature trail, or a hike with the option of a day trip or overnight stay.

At the reserve’s central estate, the natural history museum presents the protected area’s main ecosystems and the species that live there; one room is devoted to scientific research. The central estate also has a visitor center, with information about the organization’s history and structure, a regular exhibition of children’s work, and a souvenir shop. These facilities complement the trails and landscapes with insights into the natural environment and the work of the reserve.

Cultural attractions in the wider destination of Tver Oblast offer their own themes. In Torzhok, the Verkhneye gorodishche is located in the historic center. It is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction. Also in Torzhok is the Novotorzhskiy Borisoglebskiy Monastery, founded in 1038 and one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries.

The Novotorzhskiy Kremlin offers another reason for a cultural visit: the Blin s Pripyokom and Kuzminki v Torzhke festivals are held there every year. If you plan to attend one of the festivals, check the event dates before your trip. Nilova Pustyn, a monastery and a center for religious and pilgrimage tourism, is located on Stolobny Island. Archaeology, monastic history, religious travel, and recurring festivals thus provide different cultural highlights across Tver Oblast.

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How do visitors get to the excursion to the Staroselskiy Mokh raised bog?

Visitors use their own vehicle for this excursion offered by the Central Forest Nature Reserve.

Can the hike to the Barsuchikha cordon be taken as a day trip?

Yes. The hike can be taken as a day trip or combined with an overnight stay in a forest cabin.

Which festivals are held at the Novotorzhskiy Kremlin?

The Blin s Pripyokom and Kuzminki v Torzhke festivals are held there every year. If you want to attend a particular festival, check the dates for your travel year.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Tver Oblast.