16 Activities
Old Ladoga: history and nature
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
16
Duration
2 days
Length
157 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
157 mi
Darina Frantz
Travel Expert
- Visit the mound of Prophetic Oleg.
- Take a walk along the Ecological Trail.
- Explore Lava River Canyon.
This trip will be full of picturesque nature, fresh air and historical places. You will have to see the Old Ladoga fortress and ancient temples, located near the Volkhov, visit the mound of Prophetic Oleg, walk to the waterfall and go through the canyon of the river Lava - in this adventure there is an exciting activity for everyone, whether you are a history buff or an active adventurer!
Bring your camera, or better yet, paint and a sketchbook - the scenery will be something you'll want to sketch out!
Bring your camera, or better yet, paint and a sketchbook - the scenery will be something you'll want to sketch out!
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This trip will be full of picturesque nature, fresh air and historical places. You will have to see the Old Ladoga fortress and ancient temples, located near the Volkhov, visit the mound of Prophetic Oleg, walk to the waterfall and go through the canyon of the river Lava - in this adventure there is an exciting activity for everyone, whether you are a history buff or an active adventurer!
Bring your camera, or better yet, paint and a sketchbook - the scenery will be something you'll want to sketch out!
Bring your camera, or better yet, paint and a sketchbook - the scenery will be something you'll want to sketch out!
Darina Frantz
Travel Expert
- Visit the mound of Prophetic Oleg.
- Take a walk along the Ecological Trail.
- Explore Lava River Canyon.
Travel itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
46 mi1 mi
Back to the past
Today you will go to Volkhov, visit Old Ladoga Fortress and see ancient temples and monasteries.
The day promises to be rich and full of impressions. Have a good trip!
7 Activities
Day 2
110 mi0.2 mi
Lost trails
The second day of the trip will be devoted to active walks in the open air, you will visit the burial mounds where according to the legend Prophetic Oleg's grave is located, you will have a walk by the waterfall at the picturesque canyon of the Lava river.