Loukhsky district, Karelia, Russia

Places to visit near Chupa

Chupa is a town in Loukhsky district, Karelia, Russia, home to about 3,954 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Кривасозеро (26 km), Остров Средний (34 km) and Нигрозеро (46 km).

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Chupa at a glance

Location
Loukhsky district, Karelia, Russia
Population
about 3,954
Coordinates
66.2700° N, 33.0549° E
Places within 50 km
166 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Chupa

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chupa

122 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chupa. The closest is Ozero Vazhenka (8 km); the best-known is Кривасозеро (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chupa

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chupa. The closest is Долгий (3 km); the best-known is порог Масляный (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Chupa

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chupa. The closest is Лапатова губа (15 km); the best-known is Пробкина губка (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chupa

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chupa. The closest is Порог Долгий (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Chupa

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Chupa. The closest is пор Долгий (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Chupa

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chupa. The closest is Мемориал (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Chupa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chupa
  2. 1 km Историко-геологический музей "Валитов Камень" · museum, Loukhsky
  3. 9 km пор Карьюшка · waterfall, Loukhsky
  4. 5 km пор Варацкий · waterfall, Loukhsky
  5. 20 km Кривасозеро · lake, Loukhsky
  6. 17 km пор Долгий · waterfall, Loukhsky
  7. 9 km Back to Chupa

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How to reach Chupa

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    Within 15 km of Chupa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chupa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79122Ozero Vazhenka (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2230Долгий (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2028Лапатова губа (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1316Порог Долгий (8 km)
    Waterfalls1113пор Долгий (9 km)
    Forts & heritage77Мемориал (1 km)
    Parks55Медвежка (1 km)
    Churches34Колокольня церкви прп. Варлаама Керетского (1 km)
    Other attractions44Я люблю Чупу (1 km)
    Museums13Историко-геологический музей "Валитов Камень" (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Polar Circle Zakaznik (31 km)

    Chupa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chupa?

    Историко-геологический музей "Валитов Камень" (museum, about 1 km), Кривасозеро (lake, about 26 km), пор Долгий (waterfall, about 9 km), пор Карьюшка (waterfall, about 9 km), пор Варацкий (waterfall, about 10 km), Nizhnee Kotozero (lake, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chupa?

    166 places on Spotwander: 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chupa?

    Ozero Vazhenka, about 8 km by road; Ozero Varatskoye (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Chupa?

    Долгий, about 3 km by road; Большой Олений (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chupa?

    Лапатова губа, about 15 km by road; Запарная губа (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chupa?

    Start in Chupa, visit Историко-геологический музей "Валитов Камень", then пор Карьюшка, then пор Варацкий, then Кривасозеро, then пор Долгий, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chupa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Chupa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chupa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chupa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.