In the modern part of the Karelian Isthmus, the Yoldian Sea was ten thousand years ago. In the Neolithic era, primitive people settled at the foot of the Commandant Mountain. Later, Finno-Ugric tribes will give the name to this land, they will call it Toksovo (translated from Finno-Ugric - “fragrance”). The area has a rich history and keeps untold secrets to this day.
Traces of the stay of primitive people were found on the shores of such reservoirs as Kavgolovskoye, Chaynoye and Lake Hepoyarvi in the 20th century. Toksovsky Territory survived a lot. Difficult times of the Russian-Swedish war and Swedish rule. Archaeologists find here coins of that time and earlier (Roman minting).
Briefly about the lake
Lake Hepoyarvi (how to get to it, we will describe below) is translated from Finnish as “horse lake”. Sometimes locals can call it in their own way - Gepojärvi. You need to see the beauty of this reservoir at least once in your life, enjoy the clean pine air, because it is impossible to convey in words!
The coastline of the lake is indented with bays and bays. A narrow kama ridge (its width is not more than 500 m) separates Hepojärvi from its neighbor - Lake Kavgolovsky. Altitude is 60 m, the average depth is 4.1 m. In the deepest part, this figure can reach 12.5 m. The area of one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Karelia is 4.2 square meters. km
Natural features
On three sides, Lake Hepojärvi is surrounded by hills covered mainly with pine forest. Closer to the coast, thickets of alder begin. The coast from the north-east is a marshy flat terrain overgrown with birch forests; Southern generous raspberries and blueberries. In addition, there is a diversity of bird families.
From the east, Lake Hepojärvi is rich in aquatic flora. Here you can meet reeds, egg capsules, arrowheads. Roach, perch, bream, ruff live in a reservoir. Lucky ones can boast of catching pike. The beaches rich in vegetation, the sandy bottom with silty areas in the depths, favorable fishing spots, beautiful coniferous forests around the lake - all this makes this area especially attractive for tourists.
Lake Hepojärvi: how to get there?
Khepoyarvi is located 2 km east of Kavgolovo station in the Leningrad region. You can get there by electric train from St. Petersburg. There are two options for overcoming the path from the train station: on foot or by car. You can approach Hepoyarvi only from the south-west, on the north side of the road are bad, but the most desperate tourists sometimes try to overcome such obstacles.
Neighborhood
From the south, from the side of Aunelanlahti Bay, there are amazingly beautiful protected places that can be seen upon arrival at Lake Hepoyarvi. The beach is clean and equipped, the ski base will appeal to tourists. The view from the south side is simply bewitching: the Toksov Plateau, which was formed in the ice age, the domes of the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and the spire of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as well as the Northern Slope ski resort, which is amazing in its grandeur, are perfectly visible from here. Four objects were built on the shore of the lake, which with great pleasure welcome guests.
Complex "North Slope"
On the Novopriozersky highway (Sortavala A-121 highway), the Northern Slope complex is located 17 km from the Ring Road. It is specially built for guests who visit Lake Hepojärvi. Visitors reviews about the complex, it is worth noting, only positive. Cozy Finnish houses with comfortable rooms, an inexpensive motel, a restaurant, baths and saunas, a beach and a boat station, sports grounds and ski slopes make your vacation on the waterfront unforgettable and eventful. Here you can visit the mini zoo, which contains real African ostriches.
Accommodation in a double room will cost from 2200 rubles. per person. A plus is round the clock security.
Recreation center “Hunter's house”
50 km from the Ring Road, near the village. Toksovo, is the base "House of the hunter." It offers cozy rooms with shower, bath. Some apartments have en suite facilities. Guests will be happy to welcome with children of any age. Also, in order to visit Lake Hepojärvi, it is not necessary to part with your favorite pets, you can take them with you. The surroundings of the base will amaze with the extraordinary beauty of nature, with a magical view of the reservoir.
The cost of stay is from 2050 rubles. per person.
Hepo Country Club
At 20 km from the Ring Road is the Hepo Country Club, ready to welcome tourists with pets. The complex is designed for 10 places. Fireplace rooms, underfloor heating, a Russian bath with a large steam room, a terrace overlooking the lake will make a unique vacation at any time of the year.
The cost per day will be 7500 rubles. for a 4-bed room. The club also has rooms for 6 people.
The purest pine air, the majestic beauty of nature, the rich history of the region, combined with comfortable housing will help you to relax from the bustle of the city, feel harmony and enjoy the peace.
Hotel "K-Visit Toksovo"
Lake Hepojärvi is a place that has always attracted tourists. The staff of the K-Visit Toksovo hotel will warmly welcome and resettle guests. It is located on 68 Sovetov Street. The hotel has four junior suites and ten two-room rooms with impressive loggias. High level of service, buffet from 7.00 to 11.00, Finnish and Turkish baths with a swimming pool, organization of horse riding, a nanny for children and ticket booking. A mini-zoo, a nursery where bison are raised, and the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael are adjacent to the hotel.
The cost of living - from 1900 rubles. per day.