Mednozavodskoy Razliv

Mednozavodskoy Razliv lake lies on the outskirts of Mednyy Zavod. Its water is dark and peaty, yet clean. The landscape is shaped by several sandy beaches, shallow water along the shore, and deeper water in the river channel. Water conditions may vary.

Copper Works, River and Lake

A copper works was built on the banks of the Chornaya River. A dam created the artificial lake Mednozavodskoy Razliv there.

More Nature and Culture in Leningrad Oblast

Leningrad Oblast provides the broader regional setting, with landscapes and attractions of its own. The Vepsian Forest Nature Park lies in the far east of the oblast. It includes seven protected areas with particularly strict protection regulations and numerous lakes. The largest lake is Lake Lerinskoye, in the reserve of the same name. Ancient spruce and pine forests have been preserved in the “Vepsskiy les” and “Ashchozyorskiy” reserves. They are important to many organisms that can survive only in forests undisturbed by economic activity.

The wildlife of the nature park is also distinctive: brown bears are found there in greater numbers, and the wolverine, extremely rare in the region, has also been recorded. Sightings are not guaranteed. The Vepsians, a small people of Russia with their own culture and traditions, have traditionally lived in the park.

Architecture and Visiting

Koporje Fortress is another cultural highlight of Leningrad Oblast. It is a museum and a monument to ancient Russian stone architecture. It has been preserved in its present form since the 16th century; parts of the masonry date back to the 13th century. Climbing the walls and towers is prohibited because they are in a state of disrepair. A visit without a guide is possible with the multimedia guide “Koporskaya krepost 2.0”; check its availability when planning your visit.

Different Route Profiles

A regional description dated 24 December 2019 mentions ecological routes in seven protected areas of regional significance. They are intended for independent visits and are equipped with information materials and various visitor facilities. Check current conditions before setting out. The route description for Toksovskiye vysoty describes a circular trail over sandy hills and through hollows, as well as ancient spruce and pine forests. An ecological cycle path in the “Gryada Vyaryamyanselya” protected area in Priozersk District runs through a landscape of lakes, bogs, and dry, ancient pine forest; the official page about it dates from 2019. Here too, check the current trail conditions before travelling.

Another regional trail is the Ladva Trail. It leads through glacially shaped terrain, middle-taiga vegetation, and the Vepsian village of Ladva. It also leads to Lake Ladva in Podporozhye District. These different route profiles each highlight the landscape, forest, and culture in their own way.

Discover more destinations: Kokkorevo, Razmetelevo, Luppolovo, Voyeykovo

View the regional travel overview: Vsevolozhskiy rayon.