Mirror Lake is a place of unprecedented beauty. Clean air, clear water, convenient coast - all this attracts vacationers, fishermen and tourists. These places are great for relaxing with family, friends or for a corporate outing.
Origin of the lake
Mirror Lake is of glacial origin and is located in the water system of the Velichka River, not far from the Krasnogvardeyskoye and Podgornoye lakes. The length of the lake is 4 km, and its width is 1 km. The lake is characterized by deep water, the maximum depth is 16 meters. The lake has the shape of an elongated drop. There are two islands in the southeast of the lake. The locals are used to calling them the Island of Separation and the Island of Love, and the geographical name of the islands is Big and Small.
How to get to the lake?
There are two ways to get to Mirror Lake. The first way is to drive along the Primorskoe highway to the village of Zelenaya Roshcha, from there turn right and drive towards the Yappil railway station. On the southern side of the lake there are convenient entrances. The second way is to take the train from St. Petersburg to Zelenogorsk, then transfer totrain and get off at Yappilä station. Already from this station to the lake will be 2 km on foot.
Where did the lake get its name from?
Crystal clear water gave the name to this lake. Even at a depth of about 10 m, visibility is good and divers do not even need a flashlight. A pine forest surrounds Mirror Lake on all sides. The Leningrad region has many natural attractions, but this lake is one of the cleanest and deepest in all of St. Petersburg. There are convenient car parks along the entire coast of the reservoir. Mirror Lake has a clean sandy bottom, as it has low overgrowth. Only in the northern part of the lake you can find small thickets of algae.
There are excellent beaches along the entire perimeter of the reservoir, which have a convenient gentle slope to the water. They are equipped with changing cabins and even rent out catamarans, boats and other equipment. And every summer the beaches here are filled with vacationers.
Lake natural world
There is a funnel in the center of the lake, the diameter of which is about 20 meters. On the edges of the funnel, algae have grown, in which flocks of fry are found. In the funnel are the keys from which clean water flows. The lake is rich in a variety of fish, most often fishermen come across roach, perch, ruff and bream. A little less often on the lake you can catch pike perch, tench, pike and burbot. Among those who like to sit with a fishing rod, Mirror Lake is very popular. Fishing in these places will provide a good catch that will not be ashamed to show to friends.
Tourism and the lake. Recreation center "Lake Mirror"
In recent years, the number of tourists visiting the lake has grown significantly. This is due to the opened recreation center, which was named after the lake itself "Lake Mirror". Here, far from noisy cities in a pine forest, tourists can retire with nature. And for a moment forget about everyday worries. At this recreation center you can have a great family leisure, have fun and relax. The recreation center "Lake Mirror" accommodates its visitors in the main and hotel buildings. There is also a separate building built for deluxe rooms.
Here everyone can choose for themselves a room that will meet the needs in accordance with financial capabilities. Vacationers have access to VIP-class rooms, comfort, standard and an apartment-apartment.
The apartment has a kitchen with necessary appliances, a bedroom and a guest room equipped with upholstered furniture, a wardrobe and a TV.
Tourists can have a royal rest in the Lux building in Euro-class rooms. It has all the amenities for an unforgettable holiday.
As for food, the menu here is quite varied. It mainly consists of national cuisine dishes and is complemented by refreshing cocktails and drinks. The canteen of the recreation center knows how to surprise visitors with an unusual serving of dishes and an unforgettable taste.
For those who like to cook their own barbecue or fish, which you can catch with your own hands in the lake, there are barbecue facilities on the territory of the boarding house, inwhich are already prepared for firewood, and for special gourmets - spitting installations.
At the recreation center "Lake Mirror" management organized not only a comfortable stay, but also interesting leisure. Around the perimeter there are sports grounds, gazebos, picnic areas. Avid mushroom pickers will also be able to find entertainment for themselves. In the pine forest there are many clearings where mushrooms grow and shrubs bear fruit.
There is a beach on the territory of the base, which formed Mirror Lake. Here you can rent a water boat, catamaran or boat. On a cool evening, you can take a steam bath or visit the gym to your heart's content.
Here every vacationer will find entertainment to their liking and will be able to spend an unforgettable weekend!
