Vseluki: Lake and 1835 Church

• Lake Vselug narrows in the south; Lake Peno begins beyond the strait near Vseluki.
• The Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God is in Vseluki and dates from 1835.
• One stage of the «Bolshaya Seligerskaya krugosvetka» route runs from the «Orlinka» tourist base via Vseluki, the island of Bozhye delo and Shirkov pogost, to a point one kilometer before the village of Kokovkino.

The lakes provide a clear geographical frame of reference: Vselug narrows in the south, and Peno begins at the strait near Vseluki. This connects the place with a specific geographical relationship between the lakes without treating the two bodies of water as one. The church adds a historical point of reference to this landscape. The Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God is in Vseluki and dates from 1835.

The «Bolshaya Seligerskaya krugosvetka» stage also places Vseluki within a broader route. It runs from the «Orlinka» tourist base via the town and other named stops to a point near Kokovkino. This offers guidance for travelers interested in a route that includes several place names. The sequence of stops should be distinguished from the individual sights in Vseluki.

In the wider destination of Tver Oblast, the Central Forest Nature Reserve offers several nature experiences that differ in type. Visitors use their own vehicles for the excursion to the «Staroselskiy mokh» raised bog. Guided tours are available on the «Tayny Okovskogo lesa» and «Lesnaya azbuka» nature trails. The «Boloto Staroselskiy mokh» educational trail leads through a raised bog with extensive open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants.

Another option in the Central Forest Nature Reserve is a hike to the «Barsuchikha» ranger station. It can be done as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest cabin; along the way, visitors see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. These options offer different ways to plan a visit: an excursion in your own vehicle, guided trails, and a hike described as either a day trip or an overnight stay. Which one suits your trip depends on whether you are looking primarily for a guided nature experience or a longer hike.

Tver Oblast also offers cultural attractions for visitors. In Torzhok, the Verkhnee gorodishche is located in the historic center; it is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction. The Novotorzhskiy Borisoglebskiy monastyr is also in Torzhok. Its founding is dated to 1038, and it is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries.

The «Blin s Pripyokom» and «Kuzminki v Torzhke» festivals are held annually in the Novotorzhskiy kreml. If you are planning a trip specifically around one of these events, check the dates in advance. Nilova Pustyn is another religious travel destination in Tver Oblast: the monastery is on Stolobny Island and is a center for religious tourism and pilgrimage. These examples complement Vseluki’s local attractions with regional cultural and nature experiences, without presenting them as sights in the town itself.

Discover more destinations: Kositskoye.

Which lakes are important for finding your way around Vseluki?

Lake Vselug narrows in the south. Lake Peno begins beyond the strait near Vseluki.

What year does the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God date from?

The church is in Vseluki and dates from 1835.

What options are there for the hike to the «Barsuchikha» ranger station?

In Tver Oblast, the hike can be done as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest cabin.

View the wider travel overview: Penovskiy rayon.