Piestra is a land of pristine nature.

After breakfast, we'll stop by the supermarket. The reserve is tight with cafes, so it's better to take food and drinks with you. And there's plenty of room for a picnic in Meshchera!

First of all, I propose to conquer the route "Journey to the world of Meshchery swamps". It starts in the depths of the forest, in the village of Yagodino, and goes along the river Pol, through bay meadows and picturesque forest massif, to the viewing platforms of Sergeev's Swamp. Along the trail there are information stands which will explain what grows here and who lives here.
The length of the trail is about 5 km. The trail will take about 1.5-2 hours. We will add another hour for a leisurely picnic in the glade.

In the afternoon we're heading to the village of Erleks. Here, on the picturesque bank of the river Paul once ran a trade route connecting Vladimir and Ryazan. Now there is an ecological trail "Journey along the old Ryazan road".
Along the path you will meet a dozen and a half curious objects, natural and man-made. Among them are the remains of an old bridge across the Paul River. At the end of the eco-trail, you can have tea in a well-equipped tourist parking lot. The length of the trail is 1.5 km.
And don't be lazy to reach the Holy Trinity Temple in Erllex. It's part of another short environmental trail, by the way.

For dinner I suggest stopping by the Maltov Restaurant. The menu includes solyanka, fragrant borscht and ruddy pancakes, the interior has massive wooden furniture and pleasant music in the background. What else does a tired traveler need?

After such a busy day of hiking you need to have a good rest to be strong enough for tomorrow's achievements. And we will set off in the direction of ancient Kasimov - a city with an interesting history and unusual traditions.