The most famous and interesting lakes in Belarus. Blue Lakes: Hidden Beauty of Belarus Ecotrail Narach

Tourism on the largest lake in Belarus began to develop in the first half of the 20th century, when Polish industrialists built several villas, a restaurant, a yacht club and a marina for sailing boats on the western shore of the Naroch. Today Naroch is one of the most famous lake resorts in the country. The nearby Blue Lakes are not inferior to Naroch in popularity, and in summer season there is a large flow of tourists. Of course, both Naroch and Blue Lakes deserve separate steps on the pedestal. However, many tourists manage to combine holidays on these lakes, which allowed us, in turn, to unite them in one story.

Lake Naroch is shrouded in legends. In the legends that reveal its origin, both love, and deceit, and joy, and sadness appear. According to one version, the name of the lake has Baltic roots and is translated as "mermaid". Exactly this big lake Belarus: its area is 80 square kilometers, and along coastline you can take a walk 41 kilometers long. The maximum depth of the lake reaches 25 meters, and the average - up to 9. Naroch has low, sandy and sandy-pebble shores, which makes them convenient for recreation. 17 streams carry their waters to Naroch, the river of the same name flows out of the lake and flows into Viliya. In summer, the water here warms up to 19 degrees, and the swimming season lasts almost a hundred days a year. On the banks of the Naroch stands resort village Naroch, where sanatoriums, boarding houses, rest houses are located. Each health resort, and there are 13 of them here, has its own beach open to all tourists. The largest beach strip is near the Urliki beach and park area. All beaches have boat, catamaran, water ski, and bicycle rentals. The resort town runs daily fixed-route taxi with four stops on its route. Ticket for sightseeing tour costs 1100 rubles. Near resort town There are two paid parking lots where you can leave your car for a fee of 3300 rubles per day.

national park"Narochansky"

Lake Naroch

Speaking of Naroch, it is impossible to omit the problem that appeared on the lake about 20 years ago. For some tourists, swimming in the lake causes "bather's itch", or cercariasis. The fact is that some waterfowl and mollusks on Naroch are affected by cercariae. They penetrate the skin of a person during bathing, and after half an hour the skin turns red, burning and itching appear. The larvae live for several hours, then die, but leave behind a rash and blisters. An infected person feels weak, possibly fever. Full recovery occurs in 7-10 days. Cercariae breed at water temperatures of 19-20 degrees and in shallow water. "The problem of cercariasis exists in approximately 500 water bodies of Belarus," said Valery Lyushtyk, Deputy General Director for Research national park"Narochinsky". - On Naroch, it is caused by the peculiarities of the lake - there is a large shallow zone and the water warms up quickly. To avoid infection, we advise vacationers to swim in designated areas, and after swimming, be sure to take a shower." In addition, booklets with recommendations on how to avoid infection are distributed to holidaymakers. last years"bather's itch" worries a little more than a hundred people. In the meantime, preventive work is underway on the banks of the Naroch: beaches and shallow water are being cleaned, shields have been placed with a convincing request not to feed the birds. True, as the employees of the national park note with regret, the negative particle “not” periodically disappears from the shield.

Not far from Naroch there is a natural complex "Blue Lakes", which is based on the Bolduk group of lakes. Bolduk is one of the largest lakes in this region and the fifth deepest in Belarus. Its name has Baltic roots and translates as "bottomless". In addition to it, the group includes 10 more lakes: Glublya, Glubelka, Dead, Yachmenek, Karasik, Kueli, Bolduchitsa, Imsharets, Ilginiya, Glukhoe. The lakes are surrounded by high hills covered with pine and spruce forests.

Lakes Glublya and Glubelka

Lake Dead

At the foot of the hills flows the river Stracha - the right tributary of the Viliya, originating from the lake Small Shvakshty. Beavers live in the tributaries and streams that flow into the Stracha - more than 150 of them live in the national park.

Such streams also flow into Stracha

Water trips in Strača can be both the most interesting and the hardest.

This is how Stracha looks fabulous in winter

Naroch and the Blue Lakes are part of the National Park "Narochansky". Rest on its territory is possible only in designated areas. In addition, most of the Blue Lakes is a protected area, and you can only travel along marked ecological routes. For nature lovers, the complex is equipped with 2 tourist sites - "Bolduk" and "Mill" and five places for recreation. Fishing is not allowed on all lakes, but Naroch, Bolduk, Glublya and Glukhoe are open for recreational fishing. Various excursion routes have been developed in the National Park, which include the main sights of the Naroch region. Undoubtedly, its main wealth in the lakes is the beautiful lakes Bolshoy Shvakshty, Myadel, Beloe, Rossokha, Lotviny, Volchino, Svir and others in their own way. The duration of excursions, depending on the route, is from 2 to 12 hours.

Lake Beloe

How to get there: From Minsk to Naroch can be reached by two routes. P28 passes through Zaslavl, Molodechno, Vileyka: this road is rich in sights and can turn into a kind of excursion route. Highway P58 leads through the Vileika reservoir and Ilya: it runs along picturesque places, past an attractive tourist site - Budslav. Every day, buses and minibuses depart from the Moscow bus station to the resort village of Naroch.

Where to stay: 16 equipped tourist camps have been prepared for the season in the National Park "Narochansky". They have sheds, tables, fireplaces and toilets. Car parking is allowed near the parking lots. Accommodation in the parking lot of the national park costs 3000-3500 rubles per day. In addition, on the territory of the park there is a recreation center "Pronki" for 80 people and 4 guest houses, each with a capacity of 4-6 people. A budget option for an overnight stay is offered by the camping "Naroch", located on the banks of the Naroch. 2-3-bed economy class rooms in houses for 15 and 40 people will cost 19-21 thousand Belarusian rubles. Accommodation and tourist services are offered by rural estates in the villages of Pasynki, Cherevki, Naroch, Sobolevshchina, Leschinsk, Zabolotye, Shikovichi, Azarki Pudovinka.

Attractions: Rest on the lakes can be combined with sightseeing, which are many in the Naroch region. In Myadel, it is worth seeing the baroque church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, built in 1754. In the village of Naroch, one of ancient settlements of this region - the neo-Gothic church of St. Andrew and the wooden belfry standing next to it. In Konstantinovo, the Church of the Assumption of the Most Holy Virgin Mary of the 19th century is worthy of attention. And in Olshevo it is curious to look at the ruins of the Khominsky and manor park, which is considered a monument of landscape art in Belarus. In the urban village of Svir there is a settlement where the castle of Prince Dovmont stood in the 13th century, and in the center of the village there is the church of St. Nicholas. In the village of Zasvir, the Trinity Church of the Carmelites has been preserved. In Shemetovshchina you can walk along the old manor park, whose last owners were the Skirmunts. A church and a belfry rise on an artificially erected hill in the park. By the way, the graves of the Skirmunts have been preserved in the crypt of the church. In the village of Uzla, on the border of the Vileyka and Myadel districts, don't miss the Assumption Church built in the 1820s. In Knyaginin you can see the estate of the second half of the 19th century, in which a school now operates. The Orthodox Trinity Church is also worth visiting in this village. In Krivichi - the Church of St. Andrew and the Church of the Holy Trinity.

What's unusual here: One of the most interesting offers for tourists is an excursion along the ecological path of the Blue Lakes natural complex, which is also called a "journey into nature." The length of the trail is almost four kilometers, and the journey along it takes about 4 hours. At the beginning of the route there is a guarded parking lot. On the ecological trail, tourists will see the floodplain of the Stracha River, lakes Glublya, Glubelka and Mertvoe. From the height of the Lysaya Gora hill, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the forest and two lakes hidden in it. There are signs and information boards along the entire trail. You can go along the ecological path on your own, or with a guide. Entrance to the territory of the natural complex costs 2 thousand. Tickets can be purchased directly at the car park. An excursion as part of an organized group with a guide will cost about 123 thousand.

On the ecological path in the natural complex "Blue Lakes"

The Stracha river is good at any time of the year

Behind these doors is Lake Glubelka

The photographer does not care what kind of mushrooms, as long as it is beautiful

One of the most famous sights of the Naroch region is Budslav. Thousands of pilgrims visit the Budslav Church of the 18th century, which houses the miraculous icon of the Mother of God. During the Budslav Fest, which takes place on July 1-2, Budslav is a breathtaking sight - in the evening, hundreds of candles are lit during the festive prayer. These days, not only pilgrims, but also ordinary tourists come to the famous village.

The estates of the Myadel district can be viewed on www. tio. by.

Very often Belarus is called the "blue-eyed" beauty, because most countries are occupied by lakes that are fascinating in their appearance, they are also the hallmark of the state.

Braslav lakes are rightfully recognized as the most famous and largest among the lake groups of the Republic. They are located in the vicinity of the city of Braslav and the total size of the water mirrors of the lakes is more than 130 square meters. km. Their structure is formed by more than fifty reservoirs, different in size, depth, color, and sometimes even in smell. Between themselves, the water "elements" are connected by many shallow streams and channels, with a total length of more than 300 kilometers.

Vegetation occupies a significant part of the water surface: reeds, reeds and calamus are intertwined into vast thickets, in which it is sometimes not difficult to get lost.

Video: Braslav lakes. beauty.

The pearl of Belarus is considered Forest Lake Svityaz. Its origin is shrouded in numerous legends. So, according to one of them, the lake arose on the site of the city of Svityaz surrounded by enemies. In the face of the enemy, the svityazyans preferred death to captivity, the city sank under water. Nowadays, old-timers assure that on a sunny day at the bottom you can see the pavement of the old city. And the water in Lake Svityaz, indeed, is crystal clear.

Video: Lake Svityaz, Belarus.

The most famous lake resort of the Republic today is Lake Naroch. Its area is huge, about 80 sq. km., and a walk along the coastline will take a lot of time, because its length is 41 km. The combination of a magnificent reservoir and sand and pebble shores make this place an incredibly pleasant place to relax.

Lake Naroch Storm

Not far from the resort is the fifth deepest lake in Belarus - Bolduk, which is part of the Bolduk group of lakes.
Finally, the most transparent lake in the country is Lake Glubokoe of the Polotsk region. Its transparency is visible at 9.5 meters in depth. The reservoir is distinguished by the purity of the water, since its mineralization and high acidity limit the development of vegetation and fauna.

The most transparent lake in Belarus

You can track the location of city buses in Moscow in real time (Online) here: link 1(Yandex maps service), link 2(Transport of Moscow Online). Password and login: guest. Link 3(Hubb). How to track where the bus goes on the map of Moscow - read below in the instructions. Also below is detailed information about the schedule of transport in Moscow.

Active passengers public transport often face the fact that they do not know where their bus goes. In moments of haste, such information is necessary, otherwise you can stand aimlessly at the bus stop and miss precious time.

Luckily, you don't have to wait any longer. Modern vehicles are equipped with navigation satellite systems, which means that their movement can be tracked via the Internet.

In this article, we will describe in detail how to see online where the bus is going using the Yandex Maps service. Let's take Moscow as an example.

Where is the bus: instructions on how to track traffic

Viewing the location of public transport online is quite simple. To do this, you need a computer mobile phone or a tablet with stable internet access.

Follow the instructions:

1. First open the map. In our case, this is a map of the city of Moscow.

2. In the upper right corner is the "Moving Vehicle" icon. Click on it.

3. On the left you will see a window that opens. Select the "Buses" section.

4. A window will open again, displaying the transport that is currently running in the area you have selected on the map.

5. Select the bus we need. Let's take bus 144 as an example.

6. When you click on it, the map will display the number of vehicles plying the territory in this moment, and the routes of movement of this transport (the path is highlighted in green).

7. To see the animated movement of buses in real time, you need to zoom in on the map. You can do this with the mouse wheel or the "+" and "-" buttons on the screen. This is what the bus looks like up close. It is marked with a green icon. The direction of movement is indicated by an arrow.

Please note that all the stops of the vehicle you have chosen are listed on the left. If you click on the name of a particular stop, the service will show you its location on the map.

like this in a simple way online bus tracking. With the help of "Yandex Maps" you will always know the location of transport, and when your bus is not nearby, you can quickly find an alternative to it.

There is one drawback to this tracking option - it is suitable for people who know exactly which buses stop at a particular stop. If you do not know what kind of transport goes where you are, try the second method. It is suitable for tourists and those who are poorly oriented in the city.

Method 2: find transport at a stop

This method will help you not only find out the approximate time of arrival of a particular bus, but also, if necessary, choose another transport. Stops look like this on the map.

1. Click on the desired stop with the left mouse button.

A window will open on the left. It will show which buses stop at the selected location and when they will arrive. On the example of bus 169, we can see that it is vehicle will be at the destination in 2 minutes, in half an hour and at 15:26.

2. If you scroll down the window a little, you will see which objects are near the stop you have chosen. This will help you find your bearings: for example, when you arrive at an unfamiliar stop and are trying to find something, the maps will allow you to do this quickly and without the help of passers-by.

Schedule and intervals of movement

The Yandex Maps service is also useful in that it displays the schedule and intervals of buses. To get this information, click on the stop you are at and scroll down the window that opens to the “Traffic Intervals” section. There you will find everything that interests you.

Conclusion

One can endlessly scold modern technologies, but one cannot but admit the obvious - they bring a lot of benefits in various areas, including in the field of urban transport. Use this useful feature to always know where your bus is in real time.

You can do this not only through a computer, but also using a phone or tablet. The service has a mobile application: its functionality is slightly reduced, but it is very convenient to use it from mobile devices.

Blue Lakes (Myadel district, Minsk region) is an amazingly attractive place filled with natural beauty and harmony of the Belarusian Lakeland. That seems to be nothing unusual - lakes and a forest around, but somehow you are fascinated, and you want to come back here again and again and again.

I visited the Blue Lakes for the first time when I was on a spring hike along the Stracha River, one of the most interesting rivers in Belarus. We then deliberately stayed for a couple of days and made radial trips to the lakes. By car from Minsk, they are about 170 km away.

In the summer season, these places are quite crowded, which definitely makes it difficult to relax and fully enjoy their beauty. Therefore, it is better to come either in spring or autumn.

The ecological trail of the Blue Lakes is the best route for a pleasant day trip. It begins outside the village of Olshevo. By the way, in this village there is a very curious icehouse built in 1887 https://orda.of.by/.add/gallery.php?olshevo_my/ledov Outwardly unremarkable, unsightly and abandoned building, but inside it is a real fortress lined with red brick vaulted ceilings. Impressive!

At the entrance to the Blue Lakes National Park there is a small parking lot and a ticket office, yes, you need to buy a ticket, but the cost is quite small. Here you can also get acquainted with the plan of the ecological trail and choose either a shortened version of the route - 4 km, or a full one - 7 km.

A picturesque path winds through the forest, along the crest of the ozone ridge, along the shores of picturesque lakes, crosses the Stracha River, which is stormy in spring.

Periodically there are information stands and wooden statues. At dead lake a wooden flooring with a gazebo is equipped, and the dark mirror surface and densely surrounding forest give the lake some kind of gloomy mystery, and the name too :)

There is an observation tower between the lakes Glublya and Glubelka, but the trees have already grown too much, the view is not very good.

There is also a small recreation area near Lake Glublya with a wooden gazebo right on the water and a diving tower, and the water is clean and clear, the bottom is pleasantly sandy.

Wooden bridges and stairs add extra flavor to the walk.

And in the autumn on the Blue Lakes mushroom paradise !!!

On the way to the Blue Lakes, you can stop by Zalesye and see the estate of the composer M. Oginsky (19th century)

If you drive a little further beyond the Blue Lakes along the P95 road, you will come to the Bishevsky estate in Lyntupy (1907), but now the estate is in scaffolding and is surrounded by a fence, as the Russian investor plans to create here health complex. Was there when it was still abandoned

And if in Lyntupy turn towards Postavy on the P110 road, then you will get to an interesting defensive-type church in Kamayi (early 17th century), and at the same time you will reach Postavy :)

Route map with sights to see along the way.

There is a group of lakes in Belarus, which received an eloquent name - Blue Lakes.

Blue lakes are located on the territory of Minsk and Vitebsk region, in the Myadel and Postavy districts, respectively. The lakes also have other names: Bolduk lakes. In Belarusian, their names look like this: Blakіtny, or Baldutskiya Azers.

The Blue Lakes group includes the following bodies of water

• lake Bolduc
• Lake Bolducica
• Big Boltik lake
• Lake Glubelka
• Lake Glublya
• lake deaf
• Lake Ilginia
• Lake Imsharets
• Lake Karasik
• Lake Maly Boltik
• dead lake
• Lake Okunek
• Lake Yachmenek

Where are the Blue Lakes of Belarus

Blue lakes on the map

The group of lakes "Blue Lakes" is located on the territory of the National Park "Narochansky".

If you decide to go on vacation on the coast of the Blue Lakes, keep in mind that most of them are recognized as a protected area. This means that you can travel in such a territory only along certain ecological routes.

Fishing is also not allowed on all lakes. You can relax with a fishing rod on such lakes as Bolduk, this is the largest lake from the Blue Lakes, Glublya and Glukhoe.

For tourists on the territory of Belarus and the popular natural complex Blue Lakes, an ecological trail with a length of over 3.5 kilometers has been created. The walk along the trail, which is called the "journey into nature", takes about four hours. But such a waste of time is definitely justified. Travelers walking along the trail discover picturesque pictures of Belarusian nature. On the way there are three lakes from the Blue Lakes group - lakes Glublya, Glubelka and Dead, as well as the floodplain of the Stracha River.