Ideas for hiking around Moscow for one day

There are many beautiful places in the capital of Russia, but sometimes you want to enjoy nature – travel outside of Moscow for at least 1-2 days. Such thoughts are visited by hundreds of Russians who are tired of the monotonous everyday life. Hiking is becoming an increasingly popular destination. This is an opportunity to spend your holidays watching wildlife. In this case, you can choose as an organized route with the participation of the "guide", or independently choose the "exploration zone". Note that in this region you can find interesting natural objects at almost every step.

Top 5 routes near Moscow

Hiking is an active type of recreation, which involves moving over rough terrain of varying complexity. There are no streets, squares and alleys familiar to us. On the contrary, around the forest, fields, hills (and even mountains) with clean air and an incredible atmosphere. Regardless of which method you choose – solo hike or participation in an organized hike, pay attention to the following TOP-5 routes in the vicinity of Moscow:

1. From pl. Raspberry — village Serednikovo — estate «Serednikovo» — Film City «Pilgrim Porto» to sq. Firsanovskaya. The advantage of this route is the fact that you can get to the starting point from Moscow in just 45-50 minutes. There are many forest, field paths, raspberry bushes, rowan arches and overgrown swamps. The atmosphere is reminiscent of adventures in the countryside, like in childhood.
2. Walk in the national park «Elk Island». This route is great for a day hike (with family or to be alone with your thoughts). There are paid equipped eco-trails and many free marked paths. Tour guides also often work here, talking about the peasant, suburban life. Enjoy solitude with nature, forest air and birdsong.
3. From pl. Barvikha — With. Ilyinsky — nature reserve "Lochin Island" — rest. «Glukhovo village» or continuation of the route to the estate "Arkhangelskoye". Have a real adventure for one day. Walk 20-22 kilometers along dirt, field roads along the Moskva River, find yourself in the forest and maybe even see an amazing yellow rapeseed field.
4. One-day walk in Bitsevsky Park (located in Moscow). You will take a fresh look at the capital, and you will find out that even here you can escape from high-rise buildings and find yourself in a fairy-tale forest. Birch, maple, pine copses, shrubs, under which hedgehogs and mice hide.
5. From pl. Moskvoretskaya — Lopatinsky career — five-story excavator — lakes — Blue Lake to the stop. «Quarry». The route passes through pine and birch forests, along streams, cliffs and lakes. Nearby there are several settlements where you can buy water, food. Hiking along this route will appeal to those who are looking for something unusual and want to immerse themselves in the "village" atmosphere.

A one-day hiking trip will help restore strength, distract from work or stress in your personal life. In just a few hours in nature, you will find solutions to your problems, take your mind off worries and be able to enjoy everyday activities again.