Blue Lakes eco-trail, Belarus: 7 stops to Bolduk campsite

The route along the Blue Lakes eco-trail in the Naroch National Park passes through the lakes Svino, Mertvoe, Glublya and Glubelka, including the ascent to Lysa Gora with panoramic views. Continuation of the route by bike leads to the lakes Maly and Bolshoy Boltik through the village of Grumbinenty and the Bolduk campsite in Belarus.

Distance
12.2 km
Mode
route
Start
Dead Lake
End
Grumbinenty Village
Stops
7
Video author
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Stops on this route

  1. Dead Lake — The lake with an unusual name, distinguished by a peculiar ecosystem and surrounded by forests, attracts nature lovers and researchers.
  2. Lake Glublya — A deep lake with clear blue water, which is one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Belarus and a place of recreation for tourists.
  3. Lake Glubelka — A small lake in a picturesque area, which is part of a unique lake complex and is accessible on foot along eco-trails.
  4. Camping Bolduk — A tourist camp providing accommodation and infrastructure for nature explorers, located in the center of the lake complex.
  5. Lake Maly Boltik — A compact lake with bluish water, which is part of the lake system and is an intermediate point of routes along ecological trails.
  6. Lake Bolshoy Boltik — The largest of the lakes of the complex, characterized by clear blue water and is a center of attraction for tourists and nature lovers.
  7. Grumbinenty Village — Route passes through this village; home to agrotourism farms

Useful for your trip

Timing
Come on weekdays, as on weekends there are a lot of tourists and people on the lakes
Transport
To get to the Bolduk campsite, you need a four-wheel drive car with a high seat, as the road is in poor condition
Transport
The standard eco-trail is 7 kilometers, to visit other lakes you need to cycle about 5 km through a hilly forest road
Where to stay
The Blue Lakes Farmstead offers Scandinavian-style houses, playgrounds, a dining room and a sports ground for families
Where to stay
Agriturismo 'bluesix' provides comfortable accommodation and author's excursions to the surrounding villages
Where to stay
Booking of farmsteads must be made in advance, at least for a week of accommodation
Tip
At the entrance to the park, you need to buy a ticket and get a route map indicating lakes, rivers and observation decks
Tip
Lake Balduk has a spring where you can get clean water, so you don't need to take a large supply of water with you
Tip
Streams and springs flow everywhere along the route with the purest water from which you can drink
Transport
The distance from Minsk to the Blue Lakes is about 170 kilometers by car

Video on this route

One of the most beautiful places in Belarus. Blue Lakes. Hiking along the eco-trail. Camping Bolduk and Mill

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