Karelia's Natural Wonders
This collection highlights the geological and hydrological landmarks of the Sortavala region in Karelia. It features the Ruskeala waterfalls, a series of iron-rich cascades on the Tohmajoki River, and the Marble Canyon, a flooded quarry that provided stone for Saint Petersburg's landmark cathedrals. The list also includes significant glacial lakes like Yanisyarvi and Vakhvayarvi, alongside various observation points and birdwatching towers offering views across the rugged northern forests and the Ladoga skerries.
A Ahvenkoski
A group of four lowland waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River. These cascades are known as the filming location for the 1972 Soviet film "The Dawns Here Are Quiet."
B Ruskealskie vodopady
Four waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River characterized by dark, brownish water due to high iron content. The site features suspension bridges and wooden paths for viewing the rapids.
Sezd tolko 4h4
An elevated viewpoint accessible via off-road tracks, offering views of the surrounding Karelian forest and river systems.
Mramornyj kanon
A flooded former marble quarry with sheer stone walls. The marble extracted here was used in the construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
Obzornaa plosadka
Observation point overlooking the rugged terrain and dense forests of the Sortavala district.
F Ozero Vahvaarvi
A freshwater lake in the southwestern Republic of Karelia, part of the Ladoga lake basin.
G Kuokkajärvi
A narrow lake located in the Sortavala district, typical of the region's glacial landscape.
Yanisyarvi
Lake Yanisyarvi is a lake in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located north of and draining to Lake Ladoga.
Ruskealskie vodopady
Series of lowland cascades on the Tohmajoki River near the village of Ruskeala.
Hopeakallio birdwatching tower
A timber observation tower designed for birdwatching and viewing the landscape near the Finnish-Russian border.
Porog Rumakoski
A waterfall and rapid on the Tohmajoki River located near the remains of a Finnish-era hydroelectric power station.
L Kamennaya Mountain
A rocky peak providing a panoramic view of the northern Ladoga region.
Tohmaarvi
Viewpoint overlooking the valley of the Tohmajoki River.
N Rautaveraa gora
An elevated peak near the border region offering views of the Karelian wilderness.
Porogi GES
A viewing area overlooking river rapids and the site of a former hydroelectric station.
Porogi
River rapids located in the Sortavala district.
Porog
A natural river rapid.
Porog
A small waterfall or rapid.
Porog
A section of river rapids.
Smotrovaa plosadka
Observation deck providing views of the local lake system and forested hills.
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