Travel routes from Salzburg. Morning walk in the vicinity of Lake Ullu-Kol
In fact, in Russia we have a lot beautiful lakes, and such a rating is quite difficult to compile. Just think for yourself: Baikal, Onega, Ladoga, Elton, Seliger. They are the ones that come to mind. But still, we at TravelAsk decided to take the liberty of compiling a list of the most beautiful lakes in Russia. And also unknown.
Seydozero
Seidozero is one of the most beautiful Russian reservoirs. It is located on Kola Peninsula V Murmansk region and surrounded by mountains. Even in ancient times, these places were considered sacred by the Sami, from their language seid, in fact, means “sacred”.
They say that in the vicinity of the lake in the twentieth century were found man-made monuments, ancient buildings and giant runic inscriptions. Moreover, the traces of some buildings look like destroyed pyramids, and on one of the rocks there is a huge petroglyph, reaching a height of 70 meters. He depicts a giant from Sami beliefs named Kuyva.
According to some researchers, these are ancient civilization Hyperborea, which is known from ancient myths. In this legendary northern country Apollo flew on his chariot, and people here led a blissful life with dances and songs, dances and feasts. And, by the way, they died, rushing into the sea, and all because they were tired of the eternal holiday of life)
In general, all these stories are very attractive for tourists, so travelers regularly come to the territory of Seydozero. But it is also visited by researchers. Moreover, researchers of various kinds: from experienced geophysicists to psychics.
But in addition to studying artifacts, there are amazing landscapes. Especially in winter, when over Seydozero arises northern lights.
Blue Lakes
And there is not one lake, but five! Blue lakes are located in Kabardino-Balkaria, about 30 kilometers from Nalchik. The lower lake has a depth, according to various sources, from 279 to almost 400 meters. This is the second deepest lake in Russia after Baikal. However, no one reached its bottom, so some say that the depth of the reservoir is even greater. By the way, even Jacques-Yves Cousteau dived into this lake, and he also could not determine the depth.
The reservoir does not freeze even in winter, and the water temperature does not drop below 9 degrees. Therefore, Lower Lake is very attractive for divers; there is even a modern diving center here.
And, of course, such scenic spots shrouded in history. There is a local legend about this reservoir. They say that the lake appeared when the local hero Bataraz, the ancestor of all the inhabitants North Caucasus, fought with a huge dragon and killed him. When the dragon crashed to the ground, a hole formed, which filled with water. By the way, this is how the locals explain the not very pleasant smell of hydrogen sulfide: they say, a dragon lies at the bottom of the lake, sheds tears and fills the reservoir with unpleasant odors)
In addition, there is also secret lake. It is in deep sinkhole which is surrounded by dense forest. Therefore, you can walk past a few meters and not even see it.
Another picturesque brother of these reservoirs is Dry Lake. It is located in a real karst well 180 meters deep. And at the bottom of this mine there is a reservoir, the area of which is 2500 square meters. As the legend says, once this whole natural well was filled with the purest water. But one day the mountains trembled, and the Dry Lake flowed away, leaving water only at the bottom of the canyon.
raspberry lake
This beautiful reservoir is located in the Altai Territory. The lake is very salty and belongs to the Borovoye lakes. The beneficial properties of water and mud in Raspberry Lake are in no way inferior to those of the sea. And swimming here is easy because of the high concentration of salt. But still, you need to be extremely careful here: salt forms a hard crust on the bottom, which can hurt you.
By the way, Raspberry Lake has been known since the time of Catherine II: salt was brought to her table right from here, and she surprised overseas guests with this curiosity)
Raspberry Lake is unique for its crimson color. The fact is that planktonic crustaceans live here, which produce pink pigment. It gives the water its unusual color.
The color of the water changes throughout the year: in spring Raspberry Lake is rich and bright, and in autumn it becomes brown.
lotus lake
Do you think that you can enjoy living lotuses only in the countries of Southeast Asia? But no, we have such picturesque places in Russia.
Not far from Volgograd, in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain, there is a real lotus lake. Large pink flowers cover this pond every summer. The flowers are huge, up to 35 centimeters in diameter, and in the sun they cast mother-of-pearl. All thanks to the special property of their petals: they are covered with the thinnest film, which gives the plants this shine.
It is especially picturesque here from mid-July to early September. This lake is chosen by tourists, schoolchildren and newlyweds. By the way, the lotus is a symbol of happy couples, because male flowers open in close proximity to female ones.
Where do lotuses come from in these parts, you ask? And this is a very interesting and mysterious story. Locals claim that the flowers appeared after a church was built on the shore of the lake, and the believers here had a vision of the Mother of God. And it happened quite recently. Even before the restructuring, there was a swampy forest in this place, which the local authorities decided to use as a dump. But during the period of struggle with the inhabitants, who were categorically against such interference in nature, a pond formed in place of the fishing line. It was chosen by wild ducks and muskrats, and then lotuses also blossomed. Imagine if it was just a dump! Mother Nature has found a great solution, hasn't she?)
Location: Czech
Maximum depth: 12 m
Coordinates: 50°35"04.0"N 14°38"59.1"E
The picturesque natural reservoir is a real decoration of the northern part of the country. It is curious that these places are chosen for recreation not only by the Czechs. Many residents of other European countries- Dutch, Belgians, Swedes and Germans. The flow of tourists is so great that Makhovo Lake, or as it is called by the people "Mahoch", is one of the most visited lakes in the world.
General view of Lake Makhova
How Makhovo Lake appeared
At first glance, surrounded by green hills, the lake has natural origin, however, this is not entirely true. Ancient reservoir in low mountains existed since time immemorial, but after ice age the mirror water surface was replaced by a large peat swamp.
The unattractive terrain was transformed by chance. In 1366, King Charles IV of Bohemia visited this place while hunting. He was struck by the beauty of the hills around the swampy lowland and ordered to dig a pond instead. The king's subjects worked for more than a year, deepening the basin and picking out a peat bog from it.
When the artificial reservoir was ready, it received the name "Velki Rybnik" and began to be used for growing fish going to the royal table. Charles IV was very pleased - among the picturesque green hills, the blue expanse of the new pond looked perfect.
View of the island - Mouse Castle on Makhovoe Lake
In addition to fish farming, the lake was used for royal bathing. The Czech monarch came to the reservoir from his castle Bezdezi with pleasure spent time on its shore. Modern name"Makhovo Lake" appeared after the Second World War. The reservoir began to bear the name of the romantic poet Karel Ginek Makha, who lived at the beginning of the 19th century.
natural attractions
The lake occupies over 280 hectares. It is surrounded by slender pine forests and powerful beech forests, which make the local air fresh and healthy. Lots of water around picturesque rocks and mysterious gorges. Its left bank is swampy, but this is not considered a disadvantage. Ancient swamps were formed by alluvial deposits and today have the status of a natural monument.
Everyone who comes to Makhach really likes clean sandy beaches and clear water. Average depth the lake is 2.2 m, and the maximum reaches 12 m. In summer, Makhach warms up to + 20 ... + 25 ° С, so a lot of vacationers gather on its shores.
View of the island - Mouse castle and Bezdez castle from the lake
The surface of the lake is enlivened by two tiny islands - the Mouse Castle and the Duck Island. They are protected as places where bird colonies live, and due to the protected regime, tourists are not allowed to visit the islands. In addition, in the vicinity of the reservoir there is the territory of the Velki Oak forest reserve, where you can see mouflons, deer and roe deer.
Leisure opportunities
Makhovo Lake is famous resort place since the 80s of the XIX century. It was then that rich residents of Prague of German origin began to come to the forested shores. The healing microclimate and beautiful surroundings contributed to the rapid development of the resort infrastructure, and the lake became very popular with representatives of the highest circles. By the 20s of the last century, the first steamboat was launched on Makhach, and travelers could take mud baths in newly built resort houses.
Over time, the picturesque Czech reservoir has not lost its charm. There are almost no mosquitoes on it, the water in the lake is very warm, and the sandy bottom makes swimming here very pleasant. Vacationers love to ride along Makhach on water bikes, boats, boats and yachts. There are a lot of blueberries and mushrooms on the shores of the lake, and squirrels let people at arm's length.
duck island
There are two comfortable resorts on the lake - Starye Splavy and Doksy, and both of them offer tourists a high level of service. In Doksy there is a church and a castle of the 18th century, a cinema, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and good hotels. Travelers who came to this resort town ok, they can see the exhibits of the museum dedicated to the poet Karel Hynek Maha. In addition, a museum has been opened in Doksy fairy tale characters which is very popular with children.
Starye Splavy, located 2 km away, offers the most comfortable hotels on Mahach. In the summer months, when there are especially many tourists, holidays are held in both resort towns: theatrical performances, medieval craft fairs, musical concerts, colorful processions and festivals.
Getting from resort to resort is easy, as the distance between them is only 2 km. The two towns are connected by a picturesque path, which is called the "Fly Stitch" here. In addition, it takes just 3 minutes to get from Doksy to Starye Splavy by train or by ship in a quarter of an hour.
Bicycle tours are popular along the hilly shores of Lake Makhova, and the cycle route around Makhach stretches for 15 km. It is not necessary to bring your own bike here, as bike rental is developed in the region.
Beaches
There are four well-groomed public beaches on the lake. It is difficult to single out any of them, since each beach is beautiful in its own way. A boat stops in all places of a beach holiday, so tourists easily move from coast to coast. It should be borne in mind that the entrance to the local beaches is paid, but if travelers get to them by water, you do not need to pay for the entrance ticket.
Beach in Starye Splavy for gentle White sand called "Old Splav Varadero". The resemblance to the famous Cuban resort is added by palm trees growing in tubs right on the shore of Lake Makhova. Near this beach, right in Makhach, an aqua park is equipped, in which a lot of tourists are waiting for water activities- toboggans, water trampolines, swings, trapezes and the Iceberg attraction. Everyone who wants to do somersaults and dive visit the water park from the end of June to the beginning of September.
Beach view
Larger in size Central Beach spread out near the resort town of Doksy. WITH south side lake lies beautiful beach"Kluchek", and the beach "Borny" is located under the mountain of the same name, on the eastern shore of Makhov Lake, where campsites and tourist bungalows are located. "Borny" has the glory of sports and partly nudist. This beach is surrounded by forests, which are always full of blueberries and mushrooms.
Instructors of the local yacht club conduct classes on Makhach and teach beginners the basics of windsurfing and yachting. Beach volleyball, petanque and table tennis are popular among holidaymakers. And next to the beaches, vacationers are waiting for golf courses and modern tennis courts.
Fishing
For more than 40 years, fishing on Makhovoe Lake has been banned, but since April 2016, fishing enthusiasts can again enjoy their favorite pastime. Pike, catfish, zander and carp are found in the picturesque pond. A fishing license for a whole day, starting from 5.00 am, costs 200 kroons, and you can fish in any part of the lake.
bay on the lake
In addition to the main reservoir, the fishermen chose the Nova pond, which is located in Starye Splavy, the Chepelskin pond in the Doksy resort, and the Paterzhinka fish pond, 8 km away from Starye Splavov. It is not necessary to bring a fishing rod and other fishing tackle from home. On the lake you can rent all the necessary fishing equipment.
What to see around the lake
Not far from the beach in Starye Splavy, the picturesque Yarmilina rock rises. This is the name of the place where Yarmila and the robber Vilem, the heroes of the poem "May", written by Karel Hynek Makha, met. In the poem, the rock hangs over the water, but today it is located on the shore and is very popular with lovers of romantic walks.
Lake Zeller is small. On a bicycle, an adult can easily go around it in an hour, with children and stops it will take no more than one and a half to two hours. Walk from the edge of the lake to the city for 20-30 minutes.
Two steamboats go every half an hour, alternating (each of them - once an hour) for sightseeing tours. A small boat delivers from one coast to another according to its own special schedule.
The railway passes through the city. Stop at the main station high speed trains and even the Moscow-Nice train. If you plan to travel by public transport, it is better to settle in the main city, and not in the suburbs. Buses run quite regularly, including on weekends, and take you to many attractions even without a transfer.
When choosing a place to stay in the summer, consider the Sommerkarte Zell-am-See - Kaprun discounts in the price, especially if you travel big family. The card is provided by participating hotels/apartments. Not all hotels and apartments give a card, but many do. Unfortunately, I did not find an open list of participating housing. It remains to look for references to the map on housing sites. If the card is not mentioned, then this hotel does not give it. Or write a request to the hotel / tourist office (which has this list - I personally found out). Hotel with card can cost a few more expensive than a hotel without a card, but discounts can make up for this difference many times over. For example, parents, children and grandparents travel and everything is paid from one wallet. Climbing the nearest mountain in this situation can cost about 100 euros, a joint trip to thermal pool- another 100 euros, and with the card both will be free! The booklet with discounts can be downloaded from the website of the tourist office.
In the city itself, there are two grocery stores open until 19 (Saturday 18 hours). Larger shops are located outside the city towards Salzburg. For example, Maximarkt (something like Kaufland, but simpler), where you can refuel cheaply (gasoline in Austria is cheaper than Germany, but not in the mountains and not on the highways). They work, however, not much longer.
Actually the main city is very small - in half an hour you can get around it in a circle. The suburb of Schüttdorf is a kind of residential area, where many apartments are rented out for vacation.
Main attractions and attractions
1. Historical landmarks
From historical buildings in C.Z. the most interesting are the Vogtturm (probably built before 1000) and the old Catholic Church St. Hippolyta. The church was built in the 11th century, mostly in the Romanesque style. Inside, the remains of frescoes and the old altar have been preserved.
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2. Lake riding
As already mentioned, two steamboats make a circle around the lake. They sail from the main pier, they do not enter other cities. They are depicted on the booklet of the shipping company, you can choose which one you like best. We rode a big one and regretted it (even such a fan of boats, ships and yachts as my husband). The open area on this ship on the second floor is small, packed very tightly with people. Second open area at the very top bigger size, but has a VIP status, which is modestly silent in the booklets. If you want to go up, pay another 4.50. And since even 14.50 is a lot for a short trip, there are few people who want to pay extra, unless a group of wealthy pensioners appears. So it turns out that a couple of people are riding upstairs, the rest, like herrings, are crowded on the second deck, and those who have not found a place there are tormented by stuffiness at the very bottom.
South coast
East coast
north coast
West Bank with C.Z.
Installation for fountains
On this mountain beyond Ts.Z. V summer season raise three ropes.
3. Around the lake - on foot or by bike
Bicycle rental is inexpensive. In C.Z. You can rent in Intersport opposite the station. Schüttdorf has a large bicycle shop. I don’t recommend doing a full circle around the lake: on the opposite from the C.Z. On the coast, the entire line of the coast is occupied by houses; passage to the lake is possible in just a couple of places. The line drawn on the map next to the coast is a pure optical illusion. There is no pleasure in driving along the narrow sidewalk between the fences and the road (or, more correctly, but even more unpleasantly, along the roadway).
The northern part of the lake is occupied by a campsite, where you can go down to the water and many swim. In the southern part, near Schuttdorf, the shore is overgrown with reeds, the reeds are fenced, there are no paths there. The approach to the lake is possible only where the pier and Strandbad are. The coast, where the C.Z. is located, is quite high, there is no descent to the water, with the exception of a paid bath (Strandbad). However, many manage to go down even vertically on the rocks anywhere to swim.
The water in the lake in mid-June is no more than 20 degrees.
4. Swimming pool in C.Z.
There is a swimming pool, as an alternative to Strandbad, - unpretentious, with a paddock for children. The water temperature is not indicated anywhere, but it is difficult to expect anything more than the standard 28-29 degrees from an ordinary pool.
5. In the evening - light and musical fountains
On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 22:00, a light and music show is shown near the station. Every day of the week different themes and different music. They did best classic theme on Sunday. With modern music, it is not always a good choice of songs - it is difficult to find a rhythm for fountains. Every couple of minutes, the main fountains are turned off and a very powerful fountain is turned on, which creates a kind of screen on which the projector shows pictures with views of the region. Pictures are more or less clearly visible only if you are exactly in front of this fountain. But since nothing super interesting is shown, you can safely watch the show from the side, away from the crowd of people.
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6. Steam train to Krimml
The steam train runs on certain days at 9.20. In the season it is Thursday and Friday (maybe other days - you need to look at the schedule). The final station of the train is Krimml. But it is not very suitable for visiting the waterfall: you have to take the train for a long time, then transfer to the bus in order to quickly see only the lower steps of the waterfall, since after two hours you have to go back. The train returns at half past six. By the way, the driver was a woman.
7. Cableways
From the city itself there is one cable car (many small gondolas) - CityExpress (number 4). It launches in mid-June.
The bottom station of the second cable car (two large cabins, Schmittenhöhebahn, number 1) is located two kilometers from the lake (walk up about half an hour). The cabin rises approximately once every 15 minutes.
The Sonnenalmbahn (2) station is right next to it. These are also two cabins, lifting up to the middle of the mountain. Next comes the armchair to the top - Sonnkogelbahn (3).
The cable car from Schüttdorf Areitbahn (5) is under renovation this year and is not in operation.
From the entertainment at the top, you can name a couple of small lakes (cable car 4), playgrounds (cable car 4) and various original modern sculptures scattered across the mountains. One of the sculptures, for example, a wooden figure suspended on a parachute on a tree, from afar, seeming to be a hanging skeleton or a recent corpse, is a kind of memento mori.
I do not advise going down, as we did: the elevation difference is more than 1000 meters, the path is gravel in many places and slips, and the slope is sometimes more than 45 degrees. And if the first part is still acceptable (up to the upper CityExpress station), then further is a uniform mockery, which worsens a very approximate route map on the cable car map. If you think hiking, take better map cities or more other more detailed maps. And definitely better without small children (although our five-year-old managed), categorically without a stroller and in good (preferably mountain) shoes.
At the Schmittenhöhebahn upper station
View towards Grossglockner
We go down
These mushrooms, unfortunately, are also modern art.
Have you already seen the sights of Salzburg? Have you climbed the Hohensalzburg? Have you tried Mozartkugel? Then I offer a few ideas on the topic: Where to go from Salzburg?
Nearest cities and villages
Most convenient option travel around the "city of salt" - a rented car. Renting a car will give you the necessary freedom, you will be able to travel around the neighboring villages and cities, admire the beauties of nature and architectural ensembles different eras (see car rental.). You can also use public transport. It runs on schedule and connects all popular tourist sites.
Each of these small towns is half an hour from Salzburg and deserves attention. Their visit will diversify your impressions of your stay in Salzburg, in free time from city tours.
Werfen is located 40 km from Salzburg. You can get there in an hour by train. The city is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges in the Pongau Valley. Above Werfen, on a lonely hill, rises an imposing castle (Festung Hohenwerfen). Not far from the castle is ice cave(Eisriesenwelt), the largest in the world (the length of the unique underground labyrinth is 42 km). Buses run along the Eisriesenwelt-Werfen route (see the schedule).
On the banks of the Hallstettersee, 75 km from Salzburg, stands a fabulous (Hallstatt) with the oldest in the world. This small lakeside town surrounded by mountain range Dachstein is listed by UNESCO along with the surrounding area. The landscapes here are simply amazing.
On the way from Salzburg to Hallstatt, you will pass both Gmunden and the village of Traunkirchen, as well as the famous resort (Bad Ischl). You can, of course, travel this route in one day. However, it’s better not to do this: you won’t get a solid impression from this “jogging”.
St. Gilgen
You will spend more time on the road to Traunsee. So, in (Gmunden) you will have to travel with a change in the city of Attnang-Puchheim, the whole journey will take about 1.5 hours.
Traunkirchen
On the way, before reaching Gmunden, you can stop by the commune of Traunkirchen (Traunkirchen). This is a secluded village with an old chapel on the mountain and picturesque houses at the very edge of the water.
Attnang-Puchheim
You can drive to Lake Hallstättersee in about 2.5 hours, you will also have to change in Attnang-Puchheim (in this city you can visit the pilgrimage basilica of Maria Puchheim with the miraculous image of the Mother of God).
You can stop by another lake - (Attersee). On its banks there are seven villages - modest settlements in which there is not much interesting objects. But the lake itself is suitable for swimming. Attersee is the most big lake Austria (47 km²). Its shores are mostly gentle, the water is crystal clear, its temperature in summer reaches 26°C. You can swim in other large lakes Salzkammergut - the water in them is also quite warm in summer. Private beaches available in many lakeside hotels.
The Salzkammergut impresses travelers not only with lakes, mountains and villages. Many hiking trails, which will especially appeal to lovers of mountain climbing. In many localities (Hallstatt, St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang, Gmunden, etc.) there are cable cars that will take you to Mountain peaks from where wonderful landscapes will open. You can, on the contrary, go down into the cave, visit the mysterious salt mine near Hallstatt. The most beautiful landscapes open to tourists from the water. They walk on the lakes pleasure boats. You can find complete information about boat trips on the lakes on the websites: atterseeschifffahrt.at, wolfgangseeschifffahrt.at, hallstattschifffahrt.at.
Ski resort Zwölfhorn
IN winter time active tourists waiting for the ski resorts of the Salzkammergut. The skiing season starts from the first days of December and ends by April. The region has many easy slopes and slopes of medium difficulty. The possibilities for flat skiing are endless here. The best slopes for beginner skiers are on the Zwölferhorn (12erhorn.at) - a mountain that can be reached from St. Gilgen by cable car.
Ski resort West Dachstein
Excellent conditions for skiing are created in the ski region (Skiregion Dachstein-West, dachstein.at), it is near Hallstatt, Bad Ischlem, Gosau. A lot of useful information about the Salzkammergut region can be found on the website salzkammergut.at.
It is not very convenient to travel from Salzburg every time to visit one of the tourist places of the Salzkammergut or go skiing. It is best to stay directly in the region, for example, in Bad Ischl. It is optimally located in relation to all the main lakes of the Salzkammergut.
You can move every day or two to different settlements: from Salzburg to Gmunden, from there to Bad Ischl, further to St. Gilgen or Hallstatt. After visiting each city along the "ring" route, you will return to Salzburg again. It is possible to start (or end) the trip in Linz.
The old spa town (Zell am See) is 80 km southwest of Salzburg. It stands on the shores of the majestic Zell Lake (Zeller See). Nearby are the ski center (Kaprun) and the village of Krimml (Krimml), famous for its unique cascades (Krimmler Wasserfälle).
The journey to Zell am See by train from Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. In summer, the resort becomes a recreation center, sports competitions and music festivals are held here. You can swim and wander around mountain paths enjoying beautiful scenery mountains, green valley and blue lake.
As ski resort Zell is suitable for intermediate level athletes. Gentle trails lead to Zell and Schüttdorf from the Strambachkopf (1856 m) and Schmittenhöhe (2200 m) mountains. Look at the information.
Kaprun
South of Zell am See, twenty minutes by bus, is the famous ski resort Kaprun. There are more difficult tracks and high peaks (the height of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier mountain is 3029 m). For information about the resort see aprunmuseum.at) there is a magnificent walking route to the lake Kapruner Ache (Kapruner Ache). In the gorge you can see a waterfall of fabulous beauty. The most powerful diagonal lift in Europe is laid here. You can walk to Sigmund-Thun-Klamm from Kaprun in half an hour or by bus.
You can combine a hike in the gorge with a trip to the high-mountain reservoirs (Kaprun Hochgebirgsstauseen): Stausee Mooserboden, located at the level of 2036 m, and Stausee Wasserfallboden (Stausee Wasserfallboden). Check out the site: verbund.com. The way there starts from the final bus stop Kesselfal-Alpenhaus (Kaprun Kesselfall-Alpenhaus).
If you go to Kaprun by car, it is worth taking a car trip along the high-altitude panoramic road (Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße). This paid tourist route is laid through national park(Nationalpark Hohe Tauern). It is considered one of the most beautiful sightseeing highways in Europe and passes through the area the highest peak Tauern - Grossglockner (3798 m) and the Pasterze glacier. The road is open only during the warm season due to difficult climatic conditions. Here you will see alpine nature and maybe even friendly marmots, take the best photos mountain scenery from viewing platforms.
Krimml
The small town of Krimml is located an hour and a half drive from Zell am See. You will spend at least three hours on the road from Salzburg if you take the bus. In the Kremlin itself - cozy atmosphere, beautiful cathedral, musical fountain.
Tourists come to these parts to see the cascading Krimml waterfalls, the largest in Europe. Their total height is more than 380 meters. The excursion to the waterfall will take at least 4 hours. From the final bus number 670, you will have to climb a steep path for at least an hour. There are benches for rest along the entire ascent, dizzying landscapes open up from the trail. The maximum discharge of water occurs in July. In winter, the Krimml waterfall freezes in the form of a bizarre ice staircase, and you can come close to it.
You can allocate a day for this trip from Salzburg, but it will be more convenient to stay in Krimml itself, Zell am See or Kaprun.
Salzburgerland Card
Here are the main independent routes from Salzburg. Not all options are listed here, but this program will last at least a week. To save money on visiting tourist sites, you should explore the possibilities that the Salzburgerland Card provides. It will come in handy for tourists who are actively exploring local attractions; it will give them the right to visit many popular sites for free and travel along cable cars. The card provides significant discounts on items not included in the free list.
The Zell am See-Kaprun subscription card is issued to vacationers of the hotels listed on the website during the summer-autumn period and also provides savings opportunities. There are also paid cards Salzkammergut Erlebnis-Card (summer) and Salzkammergut Winter-Card (winter), providing discounts on sightseeing and train tickets.
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The city of Dubna is located in one of the ecologically clean areas of the Moscow region. This is a city of regional significance, in which about sixty-three thousand people live. Dubna is located in the very north of the Moscow region on the banks of the Volga, one hundred and twenty-eight kilometers from the capital.
Lakes of the Moscow region
There are more than two thousand lakes in the Moscow region. total area they are more than one hundred and thirty square kilometers. This is twice as much as the territory of the Republic of San Marino, for example. According to their age, origin, the lakes of the Moscow region are different. Some of them appeared in the post-glacial era, when a giant glacier retreated to the north, left on it boulders, sands, pebbles and gravel brought from Karelia and Scandinavia, formed moraine ridges and hills in the west and north of the region, which now make up the upland, which is called Smolensko -Moscow.
In the hollows between the ridges and hills formed a large number of moraine-dammed lakes, which occupied large areas. Many of them gradually filled with silt and eventually disappeared or were significantly reduced in size. Today we want to tell you about one of the cleanest lakes in the Moscow region, where not only Muscovites, but also guests of the capital like to relax.
History of Lebyazhye
This lake is a man-made quarry for the extraction of clay, which was used to fill and strengthen the banks of the Canal. Moscow between the first and second locks. When the canal was filled with Volga water, it began to seep into the quarry. Before the construction of the highway and the railway, the water went east, then in ditches and streams to the Black River.
Interestingly, water swan lake above the level of the Bolshaya Volga microdistrict and the Moscow Canal by one meter.
Description of the lake
According to the citizens and tourists visiting these places all year round, this is the most picturesque and clear lake suburban city of Dubna. There are crayfish and almost all types of freshwater fish and even water lilies bloom here. Even in summer, the water is transparent several meters deep.
Lake Lebyazhye is located in the south-west of the city, very close to the Bolshaya Volga railway station. The mirror of the reservoir is two hundred and sixty-five thousand square meters. The reservoir is stretched from the northwest to the southeast for a thousand seventy-five meters in length and five hundred and twenty-five meters in width. At the border with the forest there is a flooded east coast. From the channel to them. Moscow lake is separated by a road embankment. To the north are horticultural areas.
The water in the lake is stagnant, there are no tributaries and flowing rivers. It is quite deep (about eight meters). The water is green-brown. The Dmitrovskoye Highway, which connects Dubna with the capital, divides Lake Lebyazhye into two parts. A little to the west of this reservoir, behind a small jumper, is the beginning of the Moscow Canal.
What is attractive about the lake?
His distinctive feature is transport accessibility. But not only this is famous for Lake Lebyazhye. Muscovites also like resting in these places because, despite the fact that the lake is not flowing, the water here is very clear and clean. The beaches are sandy, so here you can not only sunbathe, but also swim.
In addition, Lebyazhye Lake is famous for its fishing, not only in summer, but also in winter.
Fishing
For fishermen, the Swan Lake in Dubna is a real expanse: there are shallows and reed islands here. The pond along the banks is heavily overgrown with reeds, you can’t get to the water everywhere, so it’s better to fish from a boat. Moscow and Dubninsk fishermen are frequent guests here. The lake is home to perch and pike, crucian carp and roach, burbot and tench. Fishing on Lake Lebyazhye will please both spinners, floaters, and jig fishers.
Winter fishing on the lake is especially good, especially on the last or first ice, when you can successfully catch here with mormyshka, vents, and a float. In addition, the station and the highway are very close, there are no problems with visiting these places. Surprisingly, despite the great popularity, it is almost always cozy and quiet here. Especially during open water. At this time, many people prefer the stretches located on the Ivankovsky reservoir to the lake, and therefore sometimes you can swim all day on a rubber boat or sit on the shore all alone, and no one will distract you from fishing.
Current problems of the lake
When clay was mined for the banks of the canal. Moscow, aquifers were discovered and springs began to overflow the lake. The water level in the lake was constantly rising. Dmitrovskoe highway had to be raised twice above the lake. Drainage pipes were then laid under it, and water flooded the forest.
Over time, the "extra" water from the lake flowed through the forest to the area of the city cemetery. Then the development of a project was begun to drain this area with the diversion of water from the lake into the Sestra River. The project was not carried out in full, the ditch was not brought to the forest. For this reason, for the construction of multi-storey buildings, deforestation became necessary, followed by backfilling with soil, which should block the path of water.
On June 15 this year, public hearings were held. They were devoted to the change in the General Plan of the type of land use between the railway and the Dmitrov highway on Lake Lebyazhye in Dubna. What do they want to do there? Representatives of the public of the city, deputies of the City Duma and officials from the city administration gathered for the hearings. At this meeting, the proposal of the Ministry of Property to change the type of use of this territory (twenty-five hectares) from “recreational zone” (P1) to residential development (Zh1) was discussed.
The hearings were chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Council of Deputies of Dubna M. Podlesny. He told all those present that a lot of protest letters had been received with a large number of signatures of citizens and documents that justify the inadmissibility of creating a residential area near the lake. As a result of the hearings, Mikhail Podlesny expressed gratitude to the developers of the project and said that during the discussion of the General Plan, a compromise was reached, and he informed the residents that the General Plan can only be accepted in full. At the same time, he stressed that the majority of citizens do not support the General Plan in the proposed version, so they will work on it further.
As it became known later, the Ministry of Property of the Moscow Region took into account the opinion of the inhabitants of the city and abandoned plans to change the designation of the area it owns from recreational to residential.
Where to stay?
Between the lake and the canal there are beautiful places where you can pitch tents, but as a rule, it is too noisy here on weekends. Therefore, if you prefer more comfort, we recommend that you stay at the Bolshaya Volga sports and fishing base. It is located on the shore of the Ivankovsky reservoir, which is located to the west of Lake Lebyazhye. In addition, there are many hotels and guest houses at the disposal of vacationers and fishermen in Dubna. The sanatorium-preventorium "Ratmino" and the recreation center "Lipnya" are popular.
Swan Lake: how to get there?
If you plan to go on a trip by car, then you should go by Dmitrov highway. Having passed the Dubna sign, the traffic police post, after a kilometer you will see the lake. You can use public transport. From the Savelovsky station there is an electric train to the Bolshaya Volga station. After leaving the train, go along the highway towards the capital no more than five hundred meters.
