Borovoye lies on the left bank of the Tvertsa; Telitsyno is on the opposite bank. The river provides a clear geographical reference point and helps distinguish Borovoye from other destinations in Tver Oblast.
River landscape and traces of history
There are small rapids on the Tvertsa in the area around Borovoye. A post published in 2020 about a SUP tour planned to start in Borovoye. These are distinct references to the river: the rapids are part of the landscape, while the SUP start is described as a plan from 2020.
Near Borovoye, close to the village of Prutenki, the remains of a stone lock can be found on the right bank of the Tvertsa. It was built in 1709 to bypass the rapids there. This historic structure is a separate point in the vicinity of the destination; it is not in Borovoye itself.
For anyone looking for a holiday apartment, Borovoye is the specific point of reference on this page: the village lies on the Tvertsa and is associated with the planned SUP start from 2020. Nature and cultural attractions in Tver Oblast provide a broader regional context. You can include these themes in your travel plans according to your interests, without conflating them with the characteristics of the village.
Nature attractions in Tver Oblast
The Central Forest Nature Reserve offers further nature-related experiences in Tver Oblast. Guided tours are available on the ecological trails “Tainy Okovskogo lesa” and “Lesnaya azbuka.” The educational trail “Boloto Staroselskiy mokh” leads through a raised bog with wide, open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants.
Another excursion offered by the reserve goes to the “Staroselskiy mokh” raised bog; visitors travel there in their own vehicles. The hike to the “Barsuchikha” cordon can be done as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest hut. On this hike, you can see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. The two offerings have different emphases: an excursion using your own vehicle is presented alongside a hike with the option of a day trip or an overnight stay.
The Central Forest Nature Reserve’s nature museum showcases the protected area’s main ecosystems and the species that live there. One room is dedicated to scientific research. The central estate also has a visitor centre with information about the organisation’s history and structure, a regular exhibition of children’s works, and a souvenir shop.
Culture and history in Tver Oblast
The cultural attractions of Tver Oblast are also located elsewhere than Borovoye. Verkhneye gorodishche, in the historic centre of Torzhok, is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction. The Novotorzhskiy Borisoglebskiy Monastyr in Torzhok was founded in 1038 and is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries.
The festivals “Blin s Pripyokom” and “Kuzminki v Torzhke” are held annually in the Novotorzhskiy Kremlin. If one of these festivals is important to your travel plans, check the dates for your travel period. Another regional destination is Nilova Pustyn: the monastery is located on Stolobny Island and is a centre of religious and pilgrimage tourism. These examples offer cultural and scenic alternatives for planning a trip in Tver Oblast, while Borovoye itself retains its own focus through its location on the Tvertsa.
Discover more destinations: Zaborki, Peno, Glinniki, Kalyazin, Pestikha, Taltsy, Zavidovo, Protivye.
For the broader travel overview: Tver Oblast.
