Hiking tour routes. Hiking in Russia. Luzhniki transshipment point

Travel fills and decorates life. And hiking is the most romantic way to travel. After an interesting and eventful trekking, a person returns to normal life with a huge reserve of physical and mental health. New impressions and a beneficial, strengthening effect on the body make people go on hiking tours again and again.

RussiaDiscovery offers interesting hikes around Russia, along the most amazing places Russia. Do you dream of seeing the Putorana plateau? Do you want to touch the mysteries and beauty of Altai? Do you want to climb magnificent peaks and enjoy the greatness mountain landscape? We offer routes that we ourselves are sincerely inspired by.

Active holiday weekend

A number of programs are designed so that the trip takes place during the holidays. Active leisure is best way fill your little vacation with events. A full-fledged journey and exciting impressions remain in your memory.

We propose to spend the New Year's weekend in Altai and celebrate Christmas with adventures in the Caucasus. On spring break you can go on a trip to Crimea with your children. A variety of programs will allow you to find a trip that will suit the dates of your vacation. Contact our managers, they will help you choose the best option.

Variety of routes and types of active recreation

Submitted hiking trips in Russia include such territories as:

• Altai,
• Kamchatka,
• Kola Peninsula,
• Siberia,
• Caucasus,
• Crimea,
• Far East,
• Putorana plateau,
• Chukotka,
• Yakutia
• and others.

Trekking tours in Russia provide a rich program active recreation, which may include:

• Hiking with tents;
• Boat trips on small vessels and rafting;
• Acquaintance with the culture of the peoples of the area;
• Excursions to historical monuments;
• Moving on SUVs;
• Visiting recreational areas;
• Horse trails;
• Climbing mountain peaks
• and so on.

Combined tours involve a combination of several types of active recreation within one program.

Travel conditions

Accommodation and meals are included in the tour price. Depending on the specific tour program, this could be accommodation in hotel rooms, in a cabin in the forest, in a tent camp, or even in a catamaran cabin.

The program is designed in such a way that the journey does not become just a grueling transition.

However, each walking tour presented on the site has a special mark on the level of difficulty. In our list you can find both extreme tours, such as “Primeval Kamchatka”, and tours on which you can take children from 8 years old with you.

All the basic equipment needed for hiking: cars, boats and equipment is also included in the price of the tour.

Walking around Moscow on foot

Tired of sitting at home? Then let's go for a walk! We present to you a selection of the most beautiful places for walking:

Including the observation deck, embankment, Moscow State University, the area around Moscow State University.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “University”, “Sparrow Hills”

2. Tsaritsyno Park

Architectural and historical complex

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Orekhovo”, “Tsaritsyno”

Pond near the street Malaya Bronnaya

Place: Moscow, metro station “Mayakovskaya”

4. Sokolniki Park

Including ponds.

Place: Moscow, Sokolniki metro station

Chistoprudny Boulevard, area from metro station Chistye Prudy to the pond

Place: Moscow, metro station “Chistye Prudy”

6. Kolomenskoye Park

State United Museum-Reserve Kolomenskoye.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Kolomenskoye”

From the Arbatskaya metro station to the Smolenskaya metro station, including cafes, adjacent houses, alleys, monuments and more.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Arbatskaya”, “Smolenskaya”, “Biblioteka im. V.I. Lenin"

Exhibition center, including a cafe, Ferris wheel, etc.

Place: Moscow, metro stations “VDNKh”, “VVTs”

Located between the streets of the Soviet Army, Olympic Avenue and Suvorov Square. Monument to landscape art.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Prospekt Mira”, “Tsvetnoy Boulevard”, “Novoslobodskaya”

Including the temple itself, the square near the temple, the monument to the Emperor of Russia Alexander II

Place: Moscow, metro station “Kropotkinskaya”

Views of fountains, love trees with castles. Connects Bolotnaya Square with Kadashevskaya Embankment. From Bolotnaya Square the bridge goes to the monument to I.E. Repin, from the opposite side - to Lavrushinsky Lane

12. Tretyakov Gallery

Including Lavrushinsky Lane, fountain, Tretyakov Gallery.

Place: Moscow, Tretyakovskaya metro station

Memorial complex “Victory Park”, the park around it, the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War.

14. Neskuchny Garden

One of the oldest parks in Moscow, it consists of three estates from the 18th century, and there is an “Alley of Love”.

Location: Leninsky Prospect, 30, metro station “Leninsky Prospekt”, exit to the “Spartak” store, then 5 minutes walk to Leninsky Prospect or metro station “Oktyabrskaya” and on tr. 4, 33, 62 to the stop metro station “Leninsky Prospekt”

15. Park “Kuskovo”

The Kuskovo estate is an architectural and artistic ensemble of the 18th century, a park, ponds.

Location: metro station “Ryazansky Prospekt”, then bus. 133, 208 to the stop “Kuskovo Museum” or st. Yunosti, 2

16. Hermitage Garden

Monument to landscape art.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Chekhovskaya”, “Tsvetnoy Boulevard”, opposite Karetny Ryad street

It runs along the Moscow River, from the Park Kultury metro station to the street. Khamovnichesky Val, Vorobyovy Gory metro station

Place: Moscow, metro station “Park Kultury”

18. Pushkinsky Bridge - St. Andrew's Bridge old

Pedestrian bridge connects Pushkinskaya embankment Neskuchny Garden with Frunzenskaya embankment.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Frunzenskaya”

Consists of two parts: PKiO Izmailovsky and Izmailovsky Forest Park, which are separated by the Main Alley

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Partizanskaya”, “Izmailovskaya”

20. Botanical Garden

Ponds, paths, alleys, Japanese garden.

Place: Moscow, metro stations “Vladykino”, “Botanical Garden”

Estate, park, pond.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Volzhskaya”, “Kuzminki”

22. Pushkinskaya Square

Including the monument to Pushkin, the Pushkinsky cinema, fountains, Strastnoy Boulevard.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Pushkinskaya”, “Chekhovskaya”

23. Arc de Triomphe

Installed in honor of the victory of the Russian people in Patriotic War 1812. Located on Victory Square (Kutuzovsky Prospekt) in the Poklonnaya Gora area.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Park Pobedy”

24. Arkhangelskoye Estate

The estate is located on the banks of the oxbow of the Moscow River in the Krasnogorsk district of the Moscow region.

Place: Moscow, Tushinskaya metro station, bus. No. 549 or No. 541 to the stop “Arkhangelskoe” or minibus No. 151 to the stop “Sanatorium”

25. Tsvetnoy Boulevard

Fountain, sculptures, square. Runs from Trubnaya Square to the Garden Ring.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Tsvetnoy Boulevard”, “Sretensky Boulevard”

26. Historical center

Alexander Garden, grotto in Alexander Garden, Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Teatralnaya”, “Okhotny Ryad”

27. River Station

Through the Friendship Park and directly to the embankment itself near the Moscow River Northern River Port.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Rechnoy Vokzal”

28. Tverskoy Boulevard

Monument to Sergei Yesenin, square, fountain.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Tverskaya”, “Pushkinskaya”

Beautiful view of the Moscow River, near Bolotnaya Square and Luzhkov Bridge. It starts from the western arrow of the island between the Vodootvodny Canal and the Moscow River, ending at the Maly Moskvoretsky Bridge. Serafimovicha Street, Bolotnaya Square, Faleevsky Lane overlook the embankment.

Location: Moscow, metro stations “Tretyakovskaya”, “Borovitskaya”

30. China Town

Historical center. Within China Town there are such famous architectural and historical monuments, such as the Resurrection Gate, GUM, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, etc.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Kitay-Gorod”

Forest area in the west of Moscow, in the bend of the Moscow River, on artificial island, formed by the Khoroshevskoe rectification channel. Connected to Marshal Zhukov Avenue by a road bridge.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Krylatskoye”

Ostankino Estate Museum, pond, television center.

Place: Moscow, metro station “VDNKh”

Located next to the Spassky Gate of the Kremlin, it connects Vasilyevsky Spusk, Varvarka street with Bolshaya Ordynka street.

Location: Metro stations “Kitay-Gorod”, “Tretyakovskaya”, “Okhotny Ryad”

Beautiful view of the Moscow River, beautiful, cozy footbridge at Kievsky railway station.

Place: Moscow, metro station “Kyiv”

An ancient street in Moscow, running from Manezhnaya Street.

Location: Moscow, metro station “Biblioteka im. Lenin" to Arbat Gate Square, located between Znamenka and Bolshaya Nikitskaya

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For those who love hiking, kilometers of road and a hiking backpack behind you, “old lady” Europe has prepared a lot of interesting things. In almost every country there are several dozen popular and not so popular trekking routes.

Choose strong boots and hit the road!

St. Olaf's Trail

Sweden - Norway

Immersion in the northern nature and culture of Scandinavia awaits all travelers who decide to walk all or part of St. Olaf's Way. It starts in the Swedish city of Selanger and ends in the GothicNidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. The trail was abandoned for a long time, but after the joint efforts of the Swedish-Norwegian authorities, it was mapped and marked in the area, opening a fascinating page of its cultural heritage for pilgrims and tourists. The route runs through forests, farmland, waterfalls to the symbol of Norway - the fjords. Medieval churches, monasteries, traditional family farms complete the overall picture.

Story

St. Olaf is known throughout the Scandinavian countries. In the 11th century, he became the first king of Norway to unite its regions into a single state. A lot of effort was spent on Christianizing the country and fighting paganism. Olaf's innovations met resistance from the old nobility, and soon he had to flee from Norway to Novgorod. In 1030, the king tried to regain the Norwegian throne, but was killed in battle. He was buried in the Nidaros Cathedral, and a year after his death he was canonized. Thus, the path of St. Olaf repeats the last journey of the Norwegian king Olaf II through the Scandinavian lands.

Route length

The length of the route through two countries, from coast to coast, is 564 km. It is divided into several sections, for each of which developed detailed maps. In terms of time, completing the entire route takes 25-30 days. Many travelers complete the journey in parts, while others only complete the final section, which leads from Stiklestad through forests and agricultural fields to Trondheim (7 days).

Suitable season

Due to the features geographical location The trekking season in Norway is short – from June to September. Most pilgrims complete the journey by the end of July to attend the Feast of St. Olaf. It lasts several days, and during this time Trondheim hosts many cultural events: medieval festivals, market days, exhibitions and concerts.

Useful information

The St. Olaf Trail is marked with special markers and is easy to follow. Accommodations are located along the entire route - from budget campsites and farms to comfortable hotels. The most economical option is to take a tent. Of course, it will become an additional burden, but it will give complete freedom in choosing a place to relax. All points where you can have a snack and replenish supplies of food and water are marked on the maps, so a map and compass are a must-have for every tourist. You can use the route planner and find out details on the websites Pilegrimsleden and Pilegrim.

Blue trail

Italy

The Cinque Terre National Park in Italy attracts millions of tourists every year. Hundreds walking routes run through its picturesque terrain. One of the most famous - “ Blue trail”, which connects small coastal villages and winds along the Mediterranean Sea.

Attractions

Former fishing villages - Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore - are located a short distance from each other. Bright village houses hidden in the rocks near the water, old castles, ancient buildings, vineyards and unforgettable landscapes will give you many pleasant impressions. The trail passes close to small beaches and coves, many of which are wild and secluded.

Route length

The Blue Trail is designed for travelers of all ages. Most of the route is on flat terrain, making it suitable for families with children and elderly people. The entire 12 km journey can be completed in 4-5 hours, or you can split it into two days, stopping overnight in one of the coastal villages. The main road has many small branches that are also worth a walk.

Suitable season

From mid-March to mid-October, the Cinque Terre experiences persistent dry weather, conducive to... walking. But July and August are the hottest months. During the other half of the year, the trail may be closed to the public due to prolonged rains and small landslides.

Useful information

There is a fee for walking the trail. The cost varies between 5-8 euros, the ticket price depends on the number of open sections of the road. During high season, hotels and private pensions are in demand, so it is recommended to book a room in advance.

Ring of Kerry

Ireland

You can see the real Ireland with its Celtic folklore, fairytale forests, ancestral castles and hospitable locals on a trip around the Ring of Kerry. This is a circular route that goes along picturesque places County Kerry, southwest Ireland. Untouched nature region has always been especially attractive for tourists, this road is the most popular tourist destination in the country after Dublin.

Attractions

Most of the route winds along the coast Atlantic Ocean, That's why panoramic views and beaches are constantly found. There are also small fishing villages where you can take a break and drink a pint of beer. In addition to pleasing landscapes, travelers will see many medieval churches, fortresses, monasteries and other historical and cultural sites. Main attractions of the route:

• The town of Killarney with the national park of the same name located nearby;
• Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle;
• 19th-century mansion Muckross House;
• Derrynan House;
• The village of Sneem and ancient fort An-Shteg.

Route length

The Ring of Kerry is a 179km road starting in Killarney and traveling clockwise to Kenmare and beyond. You can travel along the route by car, bicycle, motorcycle, tourist bus or on foot. Buses run to summer season and stop only at the main points of the route. The excursion takes 5-6 hours.

For pedestrians, the Ring of Kerry stretches up to 215 km. The road goes a little higher than the highway, offering beautiful scenery to travelers.

The walking time depends on the degree of physical fitness and the body’s ability to walk for several hours in a row. But, in general, you should count on 9 days.

The path is divided into 9 sections: Killarney - BlackValley - Glencar - Glenbeigh - Cahirciveen - Waterville - Caherdanie - Sneem - Killarney. The route is marked on the ground by a walking man or yellow arrows.

Suitable season

You can walk along the Ring of Kerry at any time of the year. Snow occasionally falls during the winter months. You should also be prepared for rain. The weather in Ireland is changeable, so seeing all 4 seasons in one day is an absolutely everyday occurrence.

Useful information

There is no shortage of restaurants, cafes, hostels, hotels and other tourist infrastructure in this region. They are marked on the map, which can be taken to tourist offices. Entrance to a number of cultural sites is paid. If you plan to visit each of them, it is better to buyspecial card . She gives the right to free visit of all Irish cultural heritage sites throughout the year. Detailed information about the route And .

GR 20

France

Enjoy the beauty and natural wealth The Mediterranean island of Corsica is possible on the GR 20 route. Thanks to coniferous forests, alpine meadows and mountainous areas along the way, it is called the most exciting trek Western Europe. Corsica has 128 mountain peaks, so mountain lovers will especially like it here.

Story

The route was laid in the 70s of the 20th century, when Corsica faced an acute problem of population outflow into the interior of the island. The goal was to “revive” the mountain pastures and prevent the ancient transhumance routes between villages from disappearing. Soon it was created national park, and a little later the trail received well-deserved fame among local residents and tourists.

Route length

GR 20, which is 180 km long, crosses the island from north to south and consists of two sections. The northern part starts in Calenzana and ends in Vizzavona. Due to its steep slopes and uneven paths, it is considered more challenging, but also more scenic. The southern section stretches from Vizzavona to Conca and is convenient for beginner trekkers. The entire route takes about 15 days of travel.

Suitable season

The best time to hike the GR 20 is from June to September. The road requires tourists to be in excellent physical shape and have the skills to walk over rough terrain. In the off-season, the weather worsens and becomes unpredictable, which is dangerous for beginners. IN winter season The route can only be used by experienced skiers with a guide, as most of the road is covered with snow.

Useful information

The road is marked with red and white rectangles on rocks, boulders and trees. However, it is easy to lose your way, so it is better to take maps of the area with you. Throughout the route, every 4-8 hours there are mountain huts (shelters) that offer basic accommodation and meals. The hut features one large room with wooden bunks and mattresses. Places are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a special area for tents fenced nearby; pitching a tent in other areas of the park is not allowed. The cost of accommodation and food varies, on average it is 15 euros for a bed in a house and 6 euros per person when staying in a tent.

GR 20 is a real hike, where you can’t get by with just strong boots, so it’s worth deciding in advance on the list of necessary things and arriving at the beginning of the path prepared. Information for hikers about the nuances of the route and its updates has been collected on the website.

Lycian Way

Türkiye

Pass Mediterranean Turkey Lycian Way- an option for those who want to avoid crowded beaches and hyped tourist attractions. Instead, the route is filled with landscapes of the Taurus Mountains, azure bays, rocky canyons, orange groves and picturesque ruins of ancient cities.

Story

Lycia is an ancient civilization that, many millennia ago, was located on south coast modern Turkey. For a long time, Lycia remained autonomous, later became a province of the Roman Empire, and after the 11th century it was conquered by the Seljuks. Best preserved from those times Lycian tombs, carved into the rocks. They are easy to spot while moving along the trail. In addition, you can see with your own eyes:

• the ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos;
• natural attractions - Butterfly Valley and Goynuk Canyon;
• the famous lights of the Chimera, forever burning on Mount Yanartash;
• the pilgrimage town of Mira and the Church of St. Nicholas (known in Orthodoxy as St. Nicholas the Wonderworker);
• picturesque coastal villages of Kabak, Oludeniz, Cirali;
• endless Patara beach and much more.

Route length

The Lycian Way runs 540 km from Fethiye to Antalya. It runs between the mountains and the coast along goat paths and footpaths. Sometimes there are steep and rocky slopes. The starting point is in the village of Oludeniz, a two-hour drive from Dalaman airport. The final point is located near international airport in Antalya. The entire route lasts 29 days, but travelers usually choose to travel only a few sections of the road. Some of them lie close to populated areas and are suitable for day trips.

Suitable season

The best time to complete the route is April-June and September-November. Summer in Lycia is too hot and tiring for long walks, and in winter there can be prolonged rain.

Useful information

The Lycian Trail signpost is a red and white rectangle. On winding sections of the road, rocks and stones are generously marked; on a flat path, signs are less common. The wrong direction is marked on the ground with a red cross. Although the card is considered optional for short walks, for long distances it will be useful. It contains the necessary information: places to stay for the night, settlements, sources drinking water. Every 10 km there are small villages, equipped campsites or private boarding houses where you can spend the night. But on some sections of the route, your own tent is the only option for rest, so you should carefully study the information before going on a hike.

More useful details about the trail and tips for tourists can be found .

King's Path (Kungsleden)

Sweden

Beyond the harsh northern nature and with ringing silence you need to go to Sweden. Kungsleden is one of the most famous hiking trails this Scandinavian country, which passes beyond the Arctic Circle through fabulous Lapland. Pine, birch and spruce forests, glaciers, mountain rivers and massifs - all the natural diversity of this region is presented on the Royal Trail.

Attractions

Kungsleden owes its origins to the Swedish Tourism Association, which since the beginning of the 20th century has been trying to make the country’s Arctic landscapes accessible to local and foreign tourists. The route runs through the picturesque mountains of Lapland and crosses:

• Abisko National Park with the station of the same name. IN winter time this place becomes a center of pilgrimage for tourists who come from all over the world to admire the northern lights;
• the most high mountain Sweden - Kebnekaise;
• mountain villages of Hemavan and Tärnaby;
• treasures of Lapland: national parks Stora Sjöfallet, Pieljekaise and Sareks.

Route length

About 440 km of trail stretches between the villages of Abisko in the north and Hemavan in the south. The route is divided into 4 sections (Abisko-Singi-Kvikkjokk-Ammarnäs-Hemavan), each of which involves one week of travel. The most popular tourist part of the trail is the section between Abisko and Kebnekaise.

Suitable season

The summer season, which is considered the best period to conquer the route, lasts from mid-June to the end of September. In winter, namely from mid-February to the end of April, the trail can be passed on skis or snowmobiles. During the off-season, the weather can be unpredictable due to early or late snowfall.

Useful information

The trail stands out in the area, and its inconvenient sections are well equipped. Boardwalks cover too swampy soil, bridges have been built between mountain rivers, and between lakes in summer months crossings are working. Almost along the entire route there are huts where you can wait out the bad weather, spend the night and cook food. Or pitch a tent nearby for a small fee. Detailed information about the route is located