There are places in Russia that can be safely calledcountry. This is the national nature park Poozerie in the Smolensk region. This is a real country of miracles, and one human life is not enough to study it, but enough to fall in love forever.
Lake Sapsho in this region, as the best diamond in the crown. Surrounded by spruce and deciduous forests, it lies like a miniature copy of Lake Baikal in a ring of sandy hills.
Smolenskoye Poozerie
The real kingdom of pristine nature, consistingfrom blue clear lakes surrounded by emerald greenery - this is the Poozerie of the Smolensk region. The national park consists of a series of hills, cut by rivers, and valleys with 35 lakes, which are one more beautiful than the other.
The largest and most popular among tourists areLake Sapsho, Dgo, Chistik, Baklanovsky, Rzhavets and Rytnye. They are surrounded by forests that make up 80% of the park and consist of black and gray alders, spruce, pine, birch and aspen.
Among shrubs, which mostly predominatein the undergrowth, the hazel, the spindle and the mountain ash are most often encountered. The coastline is rich in thickets of reeds and reeds, and the water of lakes is littered with carpets of lilies or yellow egg capsules.
Lake Sapsho (Smolensk region) - the most popular in the tourist route of those who want to be alone with nature, to recharge it with energy and strength.
Description Sapsho
Located in the Demidov district of SmolenskThe Lake Sapsho is a sample of a glacial pond. It is declared a natural monument, which is famous not in itself, but with all the mineral springs that beat it.
The lake belongs to the western Dvina river basin.His mirror has an area of 304 hectares with a width of 1.8 km with a maximum depth of 18 meters. During spring floods, the water level in Sapsho rises to 4 m, and the release from ice occurs later than on other lakes in the Smolensk region.
On the average, ice completely reigns here in the secondhalf of April - early May, and the bathing season opens in early July. Freezing lake Sapsho (photo above) in November-December; The thickness of the ice can fluctuate, depending on the frost, from 60 cm to 80 cm.
The average period of freezing on this lake is160 days. Once it was very rich in fish, the catch of which was up to 10 tons per year. Today, unfortunately, it no longer applies to commercial lakes, but fishermen clearly have something to profit from.
The islands of Lake Sapsho
The lake is rich in islands, which, as it were, divide it in two. They are very popular with tourists and make Sapsho (lake) more attractive. Rest on it is concentrated not only on the coast, but also on the islands:
- Chernetsky, which is located closer to the eastern shore. The name went from the fact that he lived for a very long time a black man, a deeply religious person, taciturn, but not unkind.
- Island Swashbuckling justifies its name, because it looks as if the hospitable owner opened his hands.
- Island Scarlet owes its name to the lindens, birches and aspen that grow on it, which in autumn "light" their leaves with a crimson.
- A long Island also justifies his name, and is indeed considerably extended in length.
These are large islands of the lake.His two "kids" - the island of Oak and Love are no less popular with holidaymakers. In the first, oaks prevail among trees, and love couples love the island of Love very much. They approach to its beautiful sandy beach with a boat station, where you can rent a boat and take a trip between the islands of Lake Sapsho.
Flora and fauna
Not only good beaches and fishing famous lake Sapsho (Smolensk region). Rest here can be combined with familiarization with the local fauna and flora.
In the lake live perch, pike, roach, bream,crucian carp, gudgeon, ruff, bleak, ide, rudd and pike perch. Last, unfortunately, in Sapsho became much less. The dense forests around the lake are full of hares, squirrels, wolves, boars. From predators you can meet a bear, weasel, ermine, marten and lynx come across.
Some of the birds inhabiting Lake Sapsho are included in the Red Book, for example, osprey, black stork, golden eagle and serpent eagle. On the shore there are otters and beavers.
Some birds live on the lake settled, but morefound migratory feathered. The local forests are well known to mushroom pickers and berries. Both of these are here enough. Few who leave without a full basket.
Fishing on the lake
Largely influenced fishing in Sapsho Lakespring flood, because during it the neighboring lake Petrakovskoye becomes very full-flowing, which affects the flow of the Sapshanka river. It flows out of Lake Sapsho and flows into Petrakovskoe, but changes its course during the flood to the opposite.
During this period, it is good to search for bream in the river, since it rushes there. Experienced fishermen catch him on the jig of a dark green, black or gray color.
Large pike settled between the islands of Swing and Long. Catch it early in the morning on spinners. Prikormku better throw on the dividing line of lily pads with clean water.
For zander fishing, you should bring a watercraft withhimself, not only because he lives in the depths, but because renting a boat in a sanatorium at the boat station is very expensive. They are designed for hourly walks. Winter fishing on the lake is as popular as at other times of the year.
Seasoned fishermen come to the lake more than onceSapsho. How to get there is no problem, since it is located just 100 km from Smolensk in the Demidov district. To him goes the route route "Smolensk - Przhevalsky". On your own car, drive along the St. Petersburg - Smolensk road before turning right at Przhevalsky (57th kilometer) and another 38 km from the village.
Village Przhevalsky
This town is on highnorth shore of the lake. The famous traveler chose his place of residence, amazed by the beauty of these places. Today you can visit his house-museum and learn about the life and travels of this great man.
It was once the estate of L. A.Glinka called Sloboda. Przhevalsky bought it in 1881 to live, hunt and fish in local lakes. For him, a wooden manor was built according to his project, which is perfectly preserved to this day.
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the birth of this greatTraveler village was given a name in his honor. In 1974 mineral springs were found on its territory, and it received the status of a resort object. In the same year, the construction of the sanatorium began, the main profile of which was the treatment of diseases of the liver, stomach, metabolic disorders, and salt brines found at a depth of 985 m proved to be several times more efficient than marine ones, which also allowed solving problems with the musculoskeletal system and cardiovascular diseases. vascular system.
Rest in a tent
Wildlife lovers will enjoy Sapsho Lake.Rest on specially equipped grounds, of which there are many, will be held in civilized conditions with a toilet and shower. There are places for tents and vehicles at the parking lots, as well as organized fire pits, outside of which fire is strictly prohibited.
Here there are tables with benches under the sheds, where it is nice to eat while watching the surrounding nature. Each parking lot is supplied with wood and water. Garbage is regularly removed.
This civilized “wild” rest is paid.For adults it will cost 150 rubles per day per person, children from 7 to 14 years old, students and pensioners 50 rubles per day, children under 7 years old, veterans of the Great Patriotic War and local residents are free of charge.
Since the Lakes National Park is included in the networkUNESCO Biosphere Reserves, then making campfires and setting up tents outside the camps are subject to a fine of up to 4,000 rubles. Choosing Lake Sapsho, rest with tents should be planned in advance, choosing a suitable site to avoid misunderstandings with the administration of the park.
Base "Sapsho"
Just 1 km from Lake Sapsho is the base of the same name, which is a two-story cottage, which can simultaneously stay 8 people.
The house has 3 rooms, equipped with single anddouble beds. On the ground floor there is a large dining room, a kitchen equipped with necessary appliances and utensils, and two bathrooms with showers. A place for a campfire is provided for guests, and at the end of the tourist trail leading to Lake Sapsho there is a specially equipped playground for picnics and recreation, with a fireplace, tables, benches, firewood and a shed.
On the shore of the lake there is a well-maintained sandy beach and special places for fishing.
Accommodation on the basis of "Sapsho" seven people will cost 6000 rubles per day per house. This is a great secluded place where you can relax with the whole family.
Guest houses near Lake Sapsho
Travelers, being in the area of Lake Sapsho,may not be worried about the overnight place. Here you can stay in one of the guest houses or rent a room with the locals. Recreation facilities on Lake Sapsho are located in the village of Przhevalsky, from which a convenient path leads to the shore.
"House in the stable yard" is equipped so thatguests were comfortable. There is a veranda on which it is pleasant to drink tea, admiring the surroundings, a place to play badminton on the green lawn and a rich program for recreation. Guests are offered horseback riding, yoga classes, a collection of medicinal and aromatic herbs, tea from which during cold winter evenings will remind you of the beautiful and hospitable Lake Sapsho.
New hotel "Rodnik", opened in the villagePrzhevalskoye in 2014, offers rooms with all amenities or a cozy cottage with a sauna. There is a children's playground, a billiard room, a café with national cuisine and tennis tables.
