Staryy Sig: Lakeshore, Forest and Cycling Routes
Accommodation in Staryy Sig
The Staryy Sig holiday resort combines a location on Lake Sig with amenities for its guests; cycling routes lead to various destinations in the surrounding area.
Staryy Sig at a glance
- Part of the holiday resort grounds extends directly to the shore of Lake Sig; the forest begins just a few steps away.
- Guests at the resort can visit the eco-farm, observe and feed the animals. It is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
- A 22 km cycling route there and back leads to a spring near Zekhnovo; the longest cycling route offered starting in Staryy Sig is about 44 km long.
- The Church of the Nativity of Christ in the village of Staryy Sig was consecrated in 2021. The active church stands on the eco-farm grounds.
How are the lake and forest situated in relation to the holiday resort?
The lakeshore and forest are two distinct locations: part of the grounds extends to the shore of Lake Sig, while the forest begins a few steps beyond the resort. The shore borders part of the property directly; the forest begins a short distance away.
What amenities are available to guests?
There is an eco-trail on the grounds for walks. Guests can also use the pier and sun loungers by the water; other amenities include a Russian steam bath, equipment rental, and a recreation area. For exercise, there is a volleyball court, a trampoline, and table tennis. On warm evenings, guests gather around the fire pit. A hand-built treehouse turns into a sledding slope in winter.
At the eco-farm, guests can observe and feed the animals. The farm is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00; as opening hours may change, check them before visiting. The meals are also directly connected to the resort: vegetables are grown on its associated farm, and vegetables, milk, eggs, meat, and other produce are used to prepare homemade meals for guests.
How do the cycling routes differ?
An easy, 22 km cycling route leads from the holiday resort to a spring near the village of Zekhnovo and back. You can draw spring water there. The total route therefore includes both the outbound and return journeys.
A longer option is the longest of the cycling routes offered starting in Staryy Sig: it is about 44 km long. The route passes Nizhnie Kotitsy and then Verkhnie Kotitsy, goes through the Urevy Nature Reserve, and returns to Zekhnovo via the country road. This means there are two distinct cycling options: a return trip to a single spring and a longer route through several named places and a protected area.
Which cultural sites are part of the stay?
The Church of the Nativity of Christ in the village of Staryy Sig was consecrated in 2021. The active Church of the Nativity of Christ stands on the grounds of the Staryy Sig eco-farm; services are held on Sundays and Orthodox holidays. If you plan to attend a service, check the schedule locally.
The holiday resort grounds also contain examples of local wooden architecture.
Discover more destinations: Zaltso, Kimry, Lartsevo, Pestikha, Zaborovye, Kokovkino, Khmelevka, Brekhovo
FAQ
How long are the cycling routes described?
The route to the spring near Zekhnovo is 22 km long and goes there and back. The longest cycling route offered starting in Staryy Sig is about 44 km long.
When is the eco-farm open?
The eco-farm is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Guests at the holiday resort can observe and feed the animals there; check the opening hours before your visit.
When are services held at the Church of the Nativity of Christ?
Services are held on Sundays and Orthodox holidays. If you plan to attend a service, check the schedule locally.
For the regional travel overview: Tver Oblast.
