Day Itinerary
5 Activities
Day 2
59 mi
Lake Ebeity, fortress ruins and a convent
The salt lake of Ebeita is called the "Siberian Dead Sea": the reservoir is famous for the healing properties of the water and mud at its bottom. To get to the lake is difficult, but possible: prepare comfortable shoes and long pants so as not to hurt your feet on the thorns. After the walk you will visit the remains of an ancient fortress, another picturesque lake and a convent.
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1.1 mi
5 min
09:003 hrs 30 min
Eco-trail on Lake Ebeity
Not far from the village of Gvozdevka, the eco-trail to Lake Ebeity is continued. The views on the southeastern shore of the lake are the most picturesque because of the greater amount of salt. You can drive up to the beginning of the eco-trail, but if it rained the day before, you risk getting stuck in the salt marsh.
Along the eco-trail there are information posts with descriptions of flora and fauna, legends, mineral composition of the lake.
Start your walk at the eco-trail, and then head towards the water. To reach the lake, you will have to walk several kilometers through the steppe, salt marshes, and thickets of saltwort, which is listed in the Red Book. The lake is shallow, but you can swim in it. Take with you a container of healing clay for home use.
Along the eco-trail there are information posts with descriptions of flora and fauna, legends, mineral composition of the lake.
Start your walk at the eco-trail, and then head towards the water. To reach the lake, you will have to walk several kilometers through the steppe, salt marshes, and thickets of saltwort, which is listed in the Red Book. The lake is shallow, but you can swim in it. Take with you a container of healing clay for home use.
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12:401 hr 30 min
Amrinskaya Balka
You can wash off the dirt and salt in the waters of Amrinskaya gully. There you can also cook food on the fire and dine outdoors.
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48.2 mi
1 hr 30 min
15:4030 min
Pokrovskaya Fortress
In the afternoon the way goes to the Maryanovsky district. Do not miss the turn to Piketnoe, then go in the direction of Pomurino to the lake Pokrovskoe. Here you will find the ruins of the XVIII century fortress. This small octagonal fortress was part of the Siberian line - the fortifications designed to protect the Siberians from the raids of nomads.
Once there were barracks, stables, warehouses and barns in the territory of the fortress. But for two centuries now, the fortress has been inactive - not much is left of it: everything is overgrown with steppe grasses. However, for the history connoisseurs this place will be a landmark. For everyone else, it is a great place for walking and recreation.
Once there were barracks, stables, warehouses and barns in the territory of the fortress. But for two centuries now, the fortress has been inactive - not much is left of it: everything is overgrown with steppe grasses. However, for the history connoisseurs this place will be a landmark. For everyone else, it is a great place for walking and recreation.
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16:1545 min
Lake Pokrovskoe
After exploring the ramparts and moats, take a walk to Pokrovskoe Lake. The water in the lake is clean and pleasant, although because of the reeds the approach is not convenient everywhere.
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8.8 mi
10 min
17:1045 min
St. Seraphim's Women's Monastery
Finally, stop by the Seraphim Nunnery, known as Varvara's Hermitage. It was founded by Abbess Varvara (Gerasimova), who left the world more than thirty-five years ago for the forests of Marjanovo.
There are 11 fully wooden chapels and a temple on the territory of the complex. If you come here for a meal, you will definitely not go hungry. If you didn't manage to have dinner at the monastery, choose one of the roadside cafes on your way or hurry to the city in order to eat at home.
There are 11 fully wooden chapels and a temple on the territory of the complex. If you come here for a meal, you will definitely not go hungry. If you didn't manage to have dinner at the monastery, choose one of the roadside cafes on your way or hurry to the city in order to eat at home.
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