Eco-trail 'Cradle of Russian Forestry': boardwalk over the swamp, Benois and 86 visits by Alexander II
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- Old park β two oaks from 1837: the first graduation of forestry specialists.
- Arboretum β Russia's first natural laboratory of forestry, a 'classroom in nature'.
- Arnold larch plantations β planted in 1845β1847 on the bank of the Lustovka.
- Former royal remise β hunting grounds since 1846.
- Church of the Origin of the Honest Wood of the Cross β project approved by Alexander II in 1858.
- Imperial Hunting Palace β Nikolai Benois, 1853β1860. Alexander II visited Lisino 86 times.
Wild forest: why it's interesting
The forest here is very different from manicured parks β fallen trees, twisted birches, knee-high ferns. The contrast with the 'palatial' Maryino on the same day gives a sense of two different eras: morning in the 18th century, evening in pristine taiga.
How to get there
By car β via Tosno, a concrete road to Lisino-Korpus. By public transport β by diesel train to Lustovka station (the line is not electrified) and then on foot. Details in a separate article.
FAQ
The route 'Cradle of Russian Forestry' is 4.8 km, about 1 hour at a leisurely pace. The trail is equipped with wooden boardwalks, open year-round, best from May to October.
Opposite the Lisino Forestry College in the village of Lisino-Korpus, Tosnensky District. Start coordinates: 59.422941, 30.685371.
Free. The trail passes through the Lisinsky Nature Reserve, a specially protected natural area with free access.
The 1994 elm alley, oaks from 1837, the arboretum, Arnold larch plantations from 1845, the former royal remise, the church and the Hunting Palace by architect Nikolai Benois β a cultural heritage site.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk the Lisino eco-trail?
The route 'Cradle of Russian Forestry' is 4.8 km, about 1 hour at a leisurely pace. The trail is equipped with wooden boardwalks, open year-round, best from May to October.
Where does the Lisino eco-trail start?
Opposite the Lisino Forestry College in the village of Lisino-Korpus, Tosnensky District. Start coordinates: 59.422941, 30.685371.
How much does entry to the eco-trail cost?
Free. The trail passes through the Lisinsky Nature Reserve, a specially protected natural area with free access.
What to see on the Lisino eco-trail?
The 1994 elm alley, oaks from 1837, the arboretum, Arnold larch plantations from 1845, the former royal remise, the church and the Hunting Palace by architect Nikolai Benois β a cultural heritage site.
