Staryy Sig: Lake, Forest and Discoveries

At Lake Sig, the grounds of the «Staryy Sig» holiday complex extend right to the shore; the forest begins just a few steps away, and the Church of the Nativity of Christ was consecrated in the village of Staryy Sig in 2021. For planning purposes, it is worth distinguishing between the village and the facilities offered by the holiday complex: several activities are expressly intended for its guests. This will help you decide whether you mainly want to enjoy nature on the grounds or plan longer cycle rides in the surrounding region.

Church and local wooden architecture

The Church of the Nativity of Christ was consecrated in the village of Staryy Sig in 2021. The active church stands on the grounds of the «Staryy Sig» eco-farm; services are held on Sundays and Orthodox holidays. If attending a service is important to your plans, check the stated schedule in advance. The holiday complex grounds also contain examples of local wooden architecture. This brings religious life together with another link to the area’s architectural heritage.

Lake, forest and trails

Part of the holiday complex grounds extends right to the shore of Lake Sig; the forest begins just a few steps away. Guests can use the pier and sun loungers by the water. An eco-trail for walks is also on the grounds and is available to guests of the complex. The lakeshore, forest edge and walking trail are distinct ways to enjoy nature around this particular place to stay.

For a cycle ride, an easy 22 km round trip runs from the «Staryy Sig» holiday complex to a spring near the village of Zekhnovo, where you can collect spring water. This is different from the longest cycle route on offer, which also starts in «Staryy Sig»: it first passes Nizhniye Kotitsy and then Verkhniye Kotitsy, goes through the «Urevy» nature reserve and returns to Zekhnovo via the country road. The total distance is about 44 km. You can therefore choose between a 22 km round trip to the spring and a longer regional route through several villages and a protected area.

Activities for guests of the holiday complex

Guests can visit the eco-farm, observe the animals and feed them. It is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00; if you are planning a visit, check the opening hours in advance. Guest facilities also include a Russian steam bath, a volleyball court, a trampoline and table tennis, as well as equipment rental and a recreation area. The hand-built treehouse turns into a sledding run in winter.

On warm evenings, guests gather around the open fire in the holiday complex’s fire pit. Vegetables are grown on the farm belonging to the complex; vegetables, milk, eggs, meat and other produce are used to prepare home-cooked meals for guests. These offerings are tied to stays at the holiday complex and are not automatically included at every accommodation in the village.

More nature destinations in Tver Oblast

The Central Forest Reserve is another regional nature destination. Guided tours are offered there on the «Tayny Okovskogo lesa» and «Lesnaya azbuka» ecological trails. Visitors use their own vehicles for excursions to the «Staroselskiy mokh» raised bog. The «Boloto Staroselskiy mokh» nature trail crosses a raised bog with extensive open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants. These attractions are in Tver Oblast and offer a different focus from the trails and cycle routes around Staryy Sig.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose according to what matters most to you: the grounds of the «Staryy Sig» holiday complex reach the shore of Lake Sig, and the guest facilities mentioned above are available there; the forest begins just a few steps away, while the longer cycle route leads into the surrounding area.

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