Copper Lake is a fabulous vacation spot in winter and summer. Smerdyache Lake: trace of a space catastrophe is hiding in the east of the Moscow region

There are many wonderful rivers and lakes in the Leningrad region. Nature here has created for people all the conditions for a harmonious rest from the problems and bustle of big cities. There is one man-made miracle in the family of natural reservoirs - Copper Lake. It was created more than 200 years ago, having built copper, cast iron, tin iron factories on the banks. Time has passed, those factories are gone for a long time, and the lake has not only been preserved, but has become a small pearl of the region. Now rivers and streams carry their crystal clear waters into it, the banks are decorated with oak forests, spruce forests and birch forests, and peace is disturbed only by the wind in the crowns of trees and ringing bird trills.

Location

Copper Lake, which will be discussed, is located in the Leningrad Region, north of the village of Copper Plant in the Vsevolozhsk District, on the Karelian Isthmus. From St. Petersburg, the distance is measured in different ways. From the central part of the city it is about 37 km or 30 minutes drive. A mixed forest grows around the lake, where birches effectively stand out with their white trunks against the backdrop of evergreen firs and pines. There are also sections of beaches on the shores, as well as the territory of the recreation center of the same name and the horticultural farm "Malina". In addition, in the area of ​​Copper Lake there is a recreation area HONKA-Park, where several comfortable cottages have been built, tennis courts, gazebos with barbecue areas, a playground and a beach have been installed. But that's not all. Not far from Lake Mednoye there is a polygon of the paint club "Maximus", so rest here can be for every taste. And just a few kilometers from Medny there is another wonderful lake - Sarzhenskoye.

How to get there

The most convenient way to go to Copper Lake is by car. The route is as follows: we follow the ESD to the Ring Road, turn right and continue on our way to the Vyborg highway (highway A122). You need to go along it until the turn towards the village of the Copper Plant. There is also public transport here.

If you are going to Copper Lake without a car, how to get there? You can take bus number 435 (stop near the Prospect Prosveshcheniya metro station), but sometimes you have to wait a long time for this route. There is also bus number 439. Its stop is located about 3 km from the lake. The third bus, which can also get to the lake, is No. 434, but in this case you will have to walk about 4 km. You need to get off on these routes at the crossroads, where the road goes to Elizavetinka. In addition to buses, you can use minibuses No. 456, 675.

Description

Lake Mednoe (Leningrad region) is man-made. By decree of Peter I, at the beginning of the 18th century, they began to develop the north-eastern part of the current Vsevolzhsky region in order to build copper factories for the needs of gunsmiths. Toward the end of the same century, a dam was made on the Chernaya River. Thus, Copper Lake was born. The second name of the reservoir is Mednozavodsky Razliv. The outlines of its shores are very uneven, they have the most diverse shape due to dams and small bays. The depth of the lake is small, there are places where it barely reaches 1 meter, but in the area where it flows into the Black River Lake, as well as in some other places, the depth is sufficient to sail on a boat. However, the mirror of the lake is not small and equals 139 hectares. In the center there is even a whole rather large island, and closer to the coast there are several more small islands. In addition to the Chernaya River, several streams flow into Mednoye. Their pure water somewhat dilutes the copper-brown color of lake water. It is so muddy that visibility in it barely reaches 50 cm. Therefore, diving is not practiced here. This nature of the Medny water is due to peat silt and some algae.

Rest

Copper Lake is home to roach, perch, crucian carp, bleak, bream and pike. Fishing here takes place at any time of the year. You can fish from the shore and from a boat. A worm or bloodworm is used for the nozzle. In the middle of summer, carp, perch and roach are best caught. In May-early June, you can expect a good catch of bleak. Winter fishing on the lake is especially interesting. On the ice you can go to any place, even the deepest. In winter, experienced fishermen use bloodworms or mormyshka as bait. Caught at this time of the year mainly roach. But you can also catch pike on live bait.

In addition to fishing, on the lake you can just relax your body and soul. From June, the beach season opens here. There are enough small places on the lake, so both adults and children can swim. In the forests surrounding the lake, many berries ripen in spring and summer, and mushrooms in autumn. For lovers of quiet hunting, these places are heavenly.

Also on Lake Mednoy it is good to have a rest with companies. There are many convenient places for barbecue, and the fabulous nature around will add charm to the rest.

New settlement

For the successful operation of the factories, not only a reservoir was needed, but also a labor force. For this purpose, a village was built, which was called the Copper Plant. In 1937, not a single inhabitant remained in it, but later the village began to revive. In recent years, the number of its inhabitants has increased by 4 times. The XONKA company began construction of the cottage town "Copper Lake" near the lake, which became one of the best in the Leningrad region. Now a new village "Copper Lake - 2" is being built here. All cottages in it are made of environmentally friendly materials, their design is in European style. Inside, all the furnishings and equipment are as modern and comfortable as possible. The cottages are harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape. The proximity of the village to the city, as well as the natural beauty around, make this place unique.

Located on the Karelian Isthmus near the village of Medny Zavod, Vsevolozhsk District, Leningrad Region, this lake is of artificial origin. The idea to build a dam on the Black River for the needs of a copper smelter belongs to the Russian manufacturer A.V. Olkhin, the owner of several enterprises in the vicinity of St. Petersburg, who lived in the 18th - early 19th centuries. Copper Lake (also called Mednozavodsky Razliv), having an area of ​​139 hectares, was built in the second half of the 18th century and still exists.

In the prewar years, the line of the 22nd Karelian fortified area, also called the "Stalin Line", passed near the lake. On one of the islands, located on Copper Lake, there is still one of the machine-gun pillboxes. The nearby territory is now planted with gardens, there is a recreation center of the same name, a cottage village is being built.

Rest on Medny

The area around the lake is quite picturesque, there are several sandy beaches on the shore, which makes it an extremely popular place for summer holidays for residents of the northern capital.

For the most part, this artificial reservoir is shallow, having a dark color due to the inflow of organic-rich swamp waters. Quite a logical question that arises among tourists arriving at Copper Lake: is it possible to swim in such water? The answer will be in the affirmative. Copper-brown water, brought here by forest streams, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. In extreme cases, you can go to the eastern coast of the lake, where the water along the Black River is cleaner and the bottom is deep enough.

In the period 1998 - 2005. the youth festival "Copper Lake" was held here. Venues for events were located directly in the open air. The main emphasis was on modern trends in Russian music, and therefore musicians from almost all over Russia came here.

Due to extensive media coverage, the event, which initially attracted a small number of visitors, quickly began to gain popularity. Thus, in 2005 this musical event was attended by more than 35 thousand people. True, later the venue of the festival was moved to the airfield in Kasimovo, since the former one "ceased to meet the technical and aesthetic requirements."

Airsoft range

To the north of Lake Mednoe is the famous training ground for airsoft fans. Until the mid-nineties, this zone was a specially protected area, since there was an army shooting range, as well as many objects belonging to the Karelian fortified area. Since 2005, the surroundings of Medny have been adapted to the needs of the Squadron I strikeball team, and the first competitions were held at the same time.

The landfill, located in a pure pine forest, with dense windbreaks, ravines, swamps and streams, is located on the site of former fierce battles during the Great Patriotic War. That is why the remains of trenches, dugouts, crumbling trenches have been preserved here. In addition to airsoft fans, the territory of the shooting range is used by hunting enthusiasts. It should be noted that the entrance to the Mednoe Lake training ground is guarded, and therefore it is possible only with legal firearms, with a permit and a hunting license, with the notification of the commander of the military unit and with the permission of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Copper Lake: how to get there?

You can get to Copper Lake and back by public transport. Buses No. 435, No. 439 and No. 567 run from Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station to the lake. However, this method is not very convenient, since buses do not always run regularly. Therefore, it is better to get there by personal transport.

To do this, you need to move along the Vyborg highway in the direction of Sertolovo. Having passed the Black River, it is necessary to continue moving until the sign "Elizavetinka", after which you should turn right. After passing Copper Lake, you need to get to the Y-shaped fork (on the rise), where you turn left. Then follow the signs marked on the trees with keeper tape.

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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

A meteorite impact crater turns into a body of water

German scientists were able to figure out the mechanism of the emergence of the largest crater on Earth, which was formed many millennia ago “due to the fault” of an asteroid that collided with our planet. As a result, a huge funnel with a diameter of about 180 kilometers is still visible on the Yucatan Peninsula. However, few people know that a similar "space signature" - although much smaller - is located on the territory of the Moscow Region, just a hundred and fifty kilometers from the capital.

As the researchers found out, the largest impact crater on the planet, Chicxulub, was formed due to a cataclysm that occurred at the end of the Cretaceous period. Then an asteroid with a diameter of about 10 kilometers hit the Earth.

Now scientists at the University of Hamburg have run computer simulations of this ancient catastrophe. In particular, they were able to figure out how the earth's crust behaves under such an extreme dynamic impact.

Meanwhile, Muscovites can see with their own eyes the "younger brother" Chiskulub. And for this you do not even need to leave the capital for a long time.

On the eastern outskirts of the Moscow region, among the forests of the Shatursky district, there is a lake with a strange and not very euphonious name: Smerdyache. On a large-scale map, it can be seen that the reservoir has an almost regular round shape. It is not surprising, because in fact Smerdyachye is an ancient crater.

Many, many years ago, a heavy meteorite crashed into the Earth just 140 kilometers east of the future Russian capital. Over the centuries that have passed since that time, almost all traces of the cosmic catastrophe over the past centuries have been erased. But one trace still remained - a lake formed by water that filled the impact crater.

This reservoir, judging by the stories of knowledgeable people, is not ordinary. And maybe even dangerous to humans. I had a chance to read very vivid reviews about this miracle of nature: “Just don’t try to swim there! A lot of people have already drowned in the lake ... "" From time to time in the middle of the reservoir, the water suddenly seems to boil: large gas bubbles emerge and burst there ... "

Smerdyache appeared unexpectedly: suddenly, among the trees on the right side of the country road, a water mirror flashed.

The edges of the lake are hidden by a continuous windbreak, where trunks, branches, roots are intertwined ... The opposite side seems to be retouched with white - numerous trunks of dead birches can be seen there, sticking straight out of the water in pillars. The basin of the lake, indeed, has the shape of an almost perfect circle with a diameter of about 300 meters. And along its edges there is a coastal elevation - a wide earthen rampart 2-3 meters high. If we were to remove the forest growth blocking the panorama, it would all very much resemble a volcanic crater.

But in fact, according to the researchers, this is not a volcanic, but a meteorite crater. From a powerful impact of a space alien, a funnel was formed in the earth with raised - "bundled" - edges. Over time, it filled with water and turned into a lake. Its depth... Different researchers name different numbers. Someone measured 25 meters, someone - 35. As local old-timers say, half a century ago, some "inquisitive comrades" took a weighty piece of rail, tied it to a strong cable and lowered it from a boat in the middle of the lake, the rail went under water by almost 40 meters. Of course, the reliability of such an experiment has not been confirmed in any way, but in any case, Smerdyacheye can be included in the list of champions near Moscow: there are only one or two such deep reservoirs in the region.

“The bottom of the lake abruptly breaks down, already a meter and a half from the edge of the water mirror, even a long pole cannot find support. It used to be that divers tried to dive here, - one of the local residents said. “They found a multi-meter layer of liquid peat down there. Such a "cushion", of course, is a serious hindrance in research. I have read that, they say, this lake is “dead”: no living creatures are found in it. But it's not. “Residential” is the upper layer of the reservoir several meters thick, and even fish can be caught there.”

This body of water does amazing tricks! Observers note that the level of Smerdyachy periodically changes. A couple of years ago, for example, it rose noticeably, the water flooded the coastal bushes and trees. As a local resident explained, there is an assumption that the lower, “uninhabited” part of the lake is filled with water coming from underground horizons. It is possible that the change in the level in Smerdyachy is precisely connected with this source. There is a version that some “pipes” of natural origin are hidden at the bottom, through which water can enter the lake from underground artesian layers. Sometimes they are plugged with a peat "cork", which leads to a decrease in the level of the lake. Then this “cork” is knocked out, and Smerdyachye spreads wider ...

This body of water has long enjoyed a bad reputation among people. They even gave him an unsympathetic name: it seems that the water here “stinks” - it has an unpleasant odor, and besides, it has a detrimental effect on health.…

Having hardly made my way through the felling to the water, the first thing I strain my sense of smell. - There are no signs of extraneous amber ... In a determined attempt to penetrate the secret of the lake, I risk tasting a sip of "stinky" water. – Mmm… We will feel a slight taste of peat, swamp mud, and only a little bit the presence of some kind of “hydrogen sulfide content” is guessed… Perhaps because of such a trifle, it was not worth offending the lake with such a dissonant name!

“They say that before the lake water, indeed, there was a noticeable smell of hydrogen sulfide,” a local resident explained. – This gas is hazardous. In the formed crater of the lake, it can accumulate above the surface of the water, and if in these conditions someone wants to swim, such a daredevil has a risk of inhaling gas and, as a result, feeling bouts of dizziness, or even completely losing consciousness. This can explain the cases when swimmers-bathers drowned in Smerdyachey ... However, after an artesian well was drilled for water supply in the nearby city of Roshal, the previous balance in the underground water horizons, apparently, was disturbed and the lake stopped smelling. By the way, in recent years, the color of the lake water has also changed: before it was transparent, but now it has acquired a “marsh” brown hue.

As the MK correspondent was told in the Laboratory of Meteoritics of the Institute of Geochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the fact that Smerdyache Lake is of meteorite origin has not yet been finally proven. However, the probability of this is very high: “Several years ago, in one of the excavations laid near the shore of the lake, fragments of a vitreous mass were found. It can be assumed that these are particles of the “target” substance (the one that the meteorite hit). At the moment of impact, a very high temperature developed, which caused the melting of local sedimentary rocks. But so far it has not been possible to find traces of the “striketor” substance - that is, the meteorite itself.

Several expeditions were once organized on Smerdyachye by enthusiasts from the Kosmopoisk association. According to their stories, having studied the crater lake (including with the help of an echo sounder), it was possible to determine some parameters of the meteorite body that fell here. The diameter of the space alien is more than 20 meters, the weight is about 10 thousand tons. It was even possible to clarify the direction of the flight: it was flying from the north-north-east. However, nothing is known about its chemical composition. Fragments of the meteorite, if survived, are at a depth of several tens of meters.

In the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe Mechta recreation center, located on the shores of Lake Svetloe, you can not only sunbathe, but also swim - the local water meets all standards.

The reservoir is located at a distance of 175 km from St. Petersburg to the southeast, in the village of Budogoshch, Kirishsky district, Leningrad region. The village is surrounded by pine forest and numerous lakes.

You can stay here comfortably at any time of the year: on Svetloe Lake, recreation centers and a sanatorium-preventorium operate all year round, which will gladly open their doors to new guests.

Lake Samro

Samro is the largest lake in the Leningrad region. The lake is 9 kilometers long and 6.9 kilometers wide. The shores of the lake are sparsely populated, in some part they are overgrown with reeds and shrubs. Around the lake is a rather diverse landscape: there are mixed forests, as well as many hills overgrown with vegetation.

The name of the lake is associated with the Chud language. The translation of the name means "coarse sand". The lake is quite warm, warms up well, as it is relatively shallow. The average depth of the lake is only one and a half meters. You can swim in it. But the lake is flowing, several rivers come out of it.

There is excellent fishing on the lake. Large crucian carp, as well as tench, bite especially well. You can catch crucian, rudd and even pike. Fishing on Lake Samro is good, both in summer and in winter.

Kapshozero

If you want to spend your vacation in a place completely unspoiled by civilization, a trip to Kapshozero would be a good option. The lake is located in the Leningrad region, in the Tikhvin region and meters. And very long - 14 kilometers. It is believed that the lake appeared in a break in the earth's crust, which is why it has such an elongated shape and depth.

There are several villages on the shore of the lake. Recently, suburban areas have been developed here. But you can always find a corner for a tent tourist camp. Swimming in the lake, hiking in the forest, a lot of mushrooms and berries - the lake gives its gifts all summer long. You can also go fishing on the lake.

Lake Copper

Lake Mednoye is located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region. Near it is the village of Copper Plant. The lake is artificial. In the 18th century, a dam was made here, which was necessary for the needs of a copper smelter. This is how Copper Lake was formed.

The Black River flows into the lake. The name of the lake comes from the color that the water takes on - copper-brown. This is due to the presence of peat silt, which is brought into the lake by streams.

The depths in the lake are mostly small, only at the mouth of the river they are a few meters. There are several beaches on the lake. A recreation area has also been built, where there are playgrounds, tennis courts, special places for barbecues. There is a cottage settlement on the lake, where you can always rent a holiday home.

Pashozero

In the Leningrad region in the Tikhvin district there is a lake with an interesting name - Pashozero. The Pasha River originates from the lake. And on the shore of the reservoir is the village of Pasha, where lovers come with pleasure to relax and go fishing on the lake. The lake looks unusual, as if it consists of two parts stuck together at a right angle. Crystal clear water, clean air, forests surrounding the lake will make your stay here pleasant and rewarding.

The length of the lake is more than nine kilometers, the width is about 600 meters. The lake is quite deep, the average depth is 25 meters, and the largest reaches 50 meters.

Now there is a trout farm on the shore of Pashozero, where rainbow trout are bred. Accommodation has been provided for visiting tourists. Horseback riding, hunting and sauna are offered.

Lake Hepojärvi

Hepoyarvi (or Gepoyarvi) is a lake located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region. The name of the lake is translated from Finnish as "Horse Lake".

The height of the lake above sea level is 60 meters, its average depth is 4.1 meters, the maximum depth of Lake Hepojärvi is 12.5 meters. The bottom of the lake is muddy and sandy. There are excellent sandy beaches with a convenient entrance to the water.

The lake is located next to another reservoir - Lake Kavgolovsky, it is separated from it by a narrow kame ridge (its width barely reaches 500 meters), the length of which is about 4-5 km.

The lake is surrounded by beautiful coniferous forests, so rest here is extremely beneficial for health. The developed tourist infrastructure of the region allows both family tourists and outdoor enthusiasts to feel comfortable. Fishing on Lake Hepojärvi is also very exciting.

White Lake

White Lake is located in the Palace Park of the Gatchina Museum-Reserve. The lake was created artificially in the second half of the 18th century. Due to the construction of a dam on the Teplaya River, White Lake was born. It is relatively small, its length is just over a kilometer, and its width is only 350 meters.

Under Empress Catherine II, the reconstruction of the entire park in the Gatchina region began. White Lake, together with Silver Lake, became the center of the English Garden, laid out in the park. In order to give the lake picturesqueness and beauty, its shore was artificially cut, making small bays, capes, and creating several small islands in the lake itself.

Now there are several beautiful pavilions and a boat station with rental of boats and catamarans on the shore of the White Lake. There are fish in the lake: roach, perch, crucian carp, pike, burbot. Sometimes you can see muskrats, black swans arrive.

Ladoga lake

One of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe, its area is over 17 thousand square kilometers. The lake is of great importance for this region.

The first large settlements on the shores of Lake Ladoga date back to the seventh century AD, and in the ninth century one of the largest trade routes passed through this lake - "from the Varangians to the Greeks." By the beginning of the seventeenth century, the lake was well studied and very accurate and detailed maps were made.

During the Second World War, the road of life ran through this lake, along which products arrived in Leningrad.

Lake Ladoga has not yet lost its significance - trade routes pass along it, there are many places of recreation and many objects of cultural significance on its shores. The lake is also home to many species of fish, animals and plants.

Lake Korkinskoe

One of the most famous and popular places for recreation of Petersburgers is Korkinskoye Lake. On hot summer days, the number of people near the water surface is comparable to some seaside resort.

Lake Rakoviche

Near the city of Luga, in the Leningrad region, there is Lake Rakovskoe. The length of the lake is about 5 km, the maximum width is about 700-800 m. The shores are mostly sandy with an admixture of loam and silt. The western shore is hilly, swampy in places near the water's edge, the eastern shore is slightly hilly, overgrown with mixed forest. In the northern part of the lake, the bottom relief has a complex character, the depth of 2-4 m is adjacent to the shoals

Many crayfish live in the lake, from which its name comes from.

Lake Välie

Vyalye is a famous lake in Gatchina in the Leningrad region. The name translates as "spacious, vast". The lake is really big enough. Its length is more than eight kilometers, and its width is 3.5 kilometers. The average depth is 3-5 meters, the largest is 9 meters. The shores around the lake are called cranberry, they are swampy and very rich in this useful berry. The lake will also delight fishermen. Large pikes and perches often fall on the bait.

Around the lake there are forests and bushes. Pines, firs, birches, alders and willows surround Välje, and reeds and reeds are often near the shore, as there are many wetlands around the lake. Ducks and geese live on the lake, you can also meet beavers.

Since the shores of the lake are overgrown, it is difficult to get to it. There are several paths along which tourists and fishermen reach the water.

Lake Tsaritsyno

Eight kilometers from the city of Tikhvin to the north is Lake Tsaritsino. Nearby is the village of the same name. The entire picturesque area around Lake Tsaritsino is a resort, there is a children's health camp. The area near the lake is covered with pine forests, the shores are picturesque and beautiful. All this made Lake Tsaritsino a place for recreation and tourism. Tent cities constantly grow around the lake in summer.

The lake is known for the fact that in 1613, when Russia was at war with the Swedes, Anna Koltovskaya found shelter here. She was the fourth wife of the Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible and at that time held the post of abbess of the Tikhvin Monastery.

Lake Vrewo

14 kilometers south of the city of Luga, among the hilly shores, there is Lake Vrevo with an area of ​​12.8 square kilometers. From north to south, it stretched for almost 14 kilometers. The lake is ideal for fishing enthusiasts.

Lembolovskoe lake

Lembolovskoe Lake is located in the Leningrad Region, in the Vsevolozhsk District. It is located near the railway station Lembolovo. It is 9.7 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. The depth reaches eight meters. It is considered one of the largest lakes in the Central Karelian Upland.

In summer, Lembolovskoe Lake warms up well, you can swim in it. About five rivers flow into the lake, so the water in it is always flowing. In December it starts to freeze for 2-3 months.

The lake used to be rich in fish, now, of course, there are fewer fish, but fishing will still be successful. Bream, roach, perch and other fish are still found in the lake. Around the lake are holiday villages. The shores of Lake Lembovskogo are indented, picturesque, surrounded by forests. Therefore, this place is very popular with vacationers and tourists.

Shugozero

In the Tikhvin district of the Leningrad region there is a lake with the unusual name Shugozero. Also called the village nearby. The lake has a rounded shape, is located in a basin, the shores are completely overgrown with vegetation. It is slightly elongated from west to east, a little over 4 kilometers long and 1.7 kilometers wide. The greatest depth of the lake is 25 meters.

The village of Shugozero is located among three lakes and two rivers. The Shuyga River flows out of Shugozero Lake, which connects the lake with another river - the Pasha.

The lake is rich in fish, in the summer there is wonderful fishing. And just a great place to relax - clean air, pine forests, beautiful scenery of the lake.

Lake Omchino

Located in the city of Luga, the lake is the most popular among the locals. You can see swans on it. It is a great place for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing with the whole family.

Boarding house "Lake Mirror"

On the picturesque expanses of the Karelian Isthmus, not far from Lake Zerkalnoe, there is a boarding house "Lake Mirror". The territory is fenced.

The boarding house is located near St. Petersburg (110 km), welcomes guests all year round, is designed for one hundred people.

The boarding house "Mirror Lake" is not only an opportunity to have a good and fun time on a weekend or during a vacation, but also to receive treatment in the form of general wellness procedures.

Solarium, doctor's consultations, vacuum massage, physiotherapeutic procedures, the possibility of taking an ECG are at your service. The boarding house also provides first aid.

All guests of the boarding house are accommodated in three buildings - the main, hotel and luxury. The number of rooms is quite diverse, so even the most demanding visitor will like it here.

Three meals a day are provided. Vacationers can play tennis, billiards or shoot at the pneumatic shooting range.

Sledges, skates, football, basketball, skiing - and that's not all that a boarding house with such an interesting name can offer you.

black lake

Black Lake can be seen on the territory of the Priory Park in the city of Gatchina in the Leningrad Region. It is of natural origin, in any case, there are no documents that spoke of human intervention in the formation of a reservoir. The lake is the oldest in the city. Information about him goes back to 1746. During these years, the lake was already placed on the plans of the city.

The shores of the Black Lake are very beautiful. On one side there is a unique picturesque Priory Palace, on the other side there is the Admiralty Bridge, which connects it with the White Lake. The lake is quite small: its length is 500 meters and its width is 200 meters. There are two small islands in the lake itself. The Black Lake is fed by underground springs.

Lake Syvejärvi

Syvejärvi is a lake of glacial origin, located in the southern region of the Karelian Isthmus.

Hittolovo village is located on the shore of Lake Syvejärvi. The name of the lake has Finnish roots.

The length of the lake is 1.6 km, its average width is 160 meters. The depth of the lake in some places reaches 8.5 meters. The soil near the shore of the lake is sandy-silty, and then thick brown silt is observed, due to which the water of the lake has an unusual brown tint, however, in calm weather, the transparency of the lake can reach 50 cm.

The shores of Lake Syvejärvi are quite steep, mostly treeless. 2 streams flow into the lake, originating from nearby swamps. An unnamed stream flows out of the lake and flows into a nearby lake called Madalajärvi, which dries up in the summer.

Aquatic vegetation in the lake is extremely developed: for example, here you can see urut, arrowhead and sedge. Perch, roach and bleak are found in the lake, but pike is quite rare.

Lake in the Okhtinsky Forest Park

Old lake in the Okhtinsky forest park, near the village. Enkolovo in the Vsevolozhsk district, Bugrovskaya volost, Leningrad region. The lake has an elongated appearance, and stretches from the northwest to the southeast, the Okhtinsky waterfall (stream) flows out of the lake and flows into the Okhta River.

Lake Gupujärvi

Gupujärvi is a picturesque lake located on the Karelian Isthmus. The lake has a second unofficial name - the people call it Trinity Lake.

On the banks of the Gupujärvi there are several large-scale horticultural areas, for example, Michurinets. "Kulakovo", "Vaskelovo", "Electropribor".

Whirlpools have been recorded in some bays of the lake. There is also a small island in the lake. Previously, there were as many as three islands on Gupujärvi, but over time they were transformed into peninsulas due to the overgrowth of channels. Also, a dry and unnamed stream flows out of Lake Gupujärvi, flows into the Vyun River, and two streams flow into the lake.

The depth of Gupujärvi does not exceed 7 meters, its length is 1.2 km. There are many clean beaches on the lake.

hawk lake

Hawk Lake is located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region, almost on the border with Karelia. This is an amazing monument of nature, which has preserved its purity and virginity due to the lack of civilization, elementary roads. Crystal blue water, overhanging rocks, boulders on the shores of the lake - landscapes are just for artists and for enjoying the contemplation of beauty.

The lake has a beautiful elongated shape, its length is about two kilometers. Next to Hawk Lake is the famous rock of Parnassus, which is loved by climbers who come here for rock climbing. It hosts sport climbing competitions and rock festivals. You can get to the lake by car or on foot along the paved paths from the nearest villages or from the train.

Lake Mirror

Lake Mirror is located in one of the most beautiful places on the Karelian Isthmus, about 120 kilometers from St. Petersburg. You can get to the lake by train from St. Petersburg to Zelenogorsk, and from there by diesel train to Primorsk, you need to get off at the railway station "86 km" and then walk about 2 kilometers to the lake. By car, you need to go along the Primorsky highway to the village of Zelenaya Roshcha, and then you should turn to the Yappil railway station. It is better to drive up to the lake from the south side, but you can drive a car along the entire perimeter of Zerkalny, and you can find a parking place everywhere.

The water in the lake is very clean and transparent, not without reason it is so called. Mirror is surrounded by a dense forest of perennial pines. The lake has sandy beaches with a very comfortable and gentle approach to the water, suitable for swimming. Although the lake itself is very deep: it reaches 49 meters in depth. There are cabanas on the beaches. In addition, you can rent all the necessary equipment: boats, catamarans, everything for sports pastime. Near the lake there is a recreation center where you can spend a weekend with your family, or you can arrange a corporate trip.

Mirror - also one of the best places for fishing in the Leningrad region. Roach, perch, ruff, bream are well caught here. Particularly lucky fishermen may catch zander or pike.

In general, Lake Mirror is a great place for a family holiday, everyone can find something to do and enjoy the picturesque nature of the Karelian Isthmus.

Eagle Lake

Orlinskoye Lake can be found in the Gatchinsky district of the Leningrad region. The lake is a body of water strongly elongated from south to east, surrounded by spruce forests. Orlinskoye Lake is 5.6 kilometers long and about 500 meters wide. The greatest depth in the lake is 4 meters.

There are four settlements around the lake - a village, a village and two villages, so the area around the reservoir is quite inhabited, you can drive up to the lake by car. The lake is fed by the waters of the Divenka River, and several streams also flow into it. In the fifties, fry of mirror carp were launched into the lake, the fish took root well and is bred in the pond. The lake is also rich in other fish, so good fishing is guaranteed here.

On the western shore of Lake Orlinskoye there is a park of the former estate of the Stroganovs. This is a good place for walking. The park also has a nice beach.

Lake Vuoksa

Vuoksa is a lake located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region. Not far from the lake is the town of Priozersk. It is the largest of the lakes that are part of the Vuoksa river basin. It is not difficult to get to the lake, the Sinevo railway station is located nearby. The lake is of glacial origin, it has very unusual winding shores, where you can see many bays and reaches.

In the lake itself there are several small islands overgrown with pine trees. The average depth of the lake is about five meters. The greatest depth in the depression passing through the lake is 25 meters.

Recently, Vuoksa has become a favorite vacation spot. People come here to fish, pick berries, just walk through the forest with majestic pine trees, go boating, of course, swim in the hot summer. And in winter, you can go skiing along the paved paths through the forest and along the lake.

Lake Nevskoe

Lake Nevskoe is located in a picturesque place in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region, about eight kilometers southwest of the village of Kuznechnoye. The most convenient way to get to the lake is by private car, but you can also use the shuttle bus from the village of Kuznechnoye to the village of Sevastyanovo. The lake is more populated from the northwestern side, so the entrance to Nevsky from this side is better.

On the north side, Nevsky ends with a vast Dalniy Bay. You can swim in the lake, but it is not convenient everywhere: the shores are quite high and in some places, especially on the western and eastern sides, are swampy. However, you can find rocky outcrops that are comfortable enough for swimming. The lake is surrounded by a vast mixed forest: deciduous and pine. So the place is great for a picnic and outdoor recreation in general. Also, Nevskoye is a great place for fishing, it is rich in bream, roach, perch, and sometimes you can catch pike.

Vysokinskoye lake

In the Leningrad region, 12 kilometers from the city of Primorsk, there is Lake Vysokinsky. It is 6 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. The depth of the lake reaches 12 meters, mostly the depth is 4-5 meters. The Senokosnaya river flows into the lake.

The lake is loved by fishermen. Perch, ruff, roach are well caught here, sometimes you can catch large pike. Rarely, but there are bream, pike perch and ruff. The best places on the lake for fishing are the confluence of the Senokosnaya River into the lake, where the fish are caught simply amazing!

But Vysokinsky is famous not only for summer fishing, people come here with pleasure to go fishing in the winter, hoping for a good catch of perch, pike, and burbot. Ordinary citizens also like to relax on the lake. Since the water in the lake is warm enough in summer, vacationers come with children.

Lake Hulguzi

Forty kilometers from St. Petersburg there is a small lake with an unusually melodious name Hulguzi. The lake is just over a kilometer long. The lake is a favorite place for migratory birds, especially in spring, when the whole lake is filled with melt water. Unfortunately, in the summer Hulgyuzi becomes shallower, its shores become swampy and difficult to access.

On the shore of the lake there is a village of the same name. Also, on the banks of the Hulguzi you can see the ruins of a Finnish village, which was located here before the Second World War. Around Hulguzi you can admire the wasteland, overgrown with fragrant juniper, huge boulders, often found on the slopes of the hills. The lake is also interesting for its relief, unusual from glacial origin.

Sights of the Leningrad region