Guryevsky Municipal Okrug district, Kemerovo Oblast–Kuzbass, Russia

Places to visit near Ursk

Ursk is a town in Guryevsky Municipal Okrug district, Kemerovo Oblast–Kuzbass, Russia, home to about 1,700 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 parks. The must-see place is Гурьевское водохранилище (50 km).

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Ursk at a glance

Location
Guryevsky Municipal Okrug district, Kemerovo Oblast–Kuzbass, Russia
Population
about 1,700
Coordinates
54.4542° N, 85.4003° E
Places within 50 km
63 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Ursk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ursk: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ursk

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ursk. The closest is Копна (5 km); the best-known is Белая (Лысая) (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ursk

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ursk. The closest is Памятник погибшим в ВОВ (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ursk

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ursk. The closest is Ozero Bol’shoye (35 km); the best-known is Гурьевское водохранилище (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ursk

15 parks within 100 km of Ursk. The closest is оз.Апрелька (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Ursk

14 churches within 100 km of Ursk. The closest is Древлеправославная церковь (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ursk

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ursk. The closest is Моховое болото (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ursk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ursk
  2. 1 km Памятник погибшим в ВОВ · heritage site, Guryevsky Municipal Okrug
  3. 26 km Белая (Лысая) · viewpoint, Guryevsky Municipal Okrug
  4. 11 km Развалины Горскинской ГЭС (первая в Сибири) · heritage site, Guryevsky Municipal Okrug
  5. 20 km Пещера на горе Копна · cave, Guryevsky Municipal Okrug
  6. 5 km Маслихинский водопад · waterfall, Guryevsky Municipal Okrug
  7. 2 km Back to Ursk

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How to reach Ursk

    All places near Ursk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ursk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2262Копна (5 km)
    Forts & heritage728Памятник погибшим в ВОВ (1 km)
    Other attractions825первая ГЭС сибири (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Ozero Bol’shoye (35 km)
    Parks315оз.Апрелька (10 km)
    Churches714Древлеправославная церковь (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Моховое болото (29 km)
    Museums28Музей Крестьянского быта (21 km)
    Waterfalls26Маслихинский водопад (2 km)
    Caves25Пещера на горе Копна (5 km)
    Beaches & coast14Пляж (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Висячий мост (53 km)

    Ursk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ursk?

    Памятник погибшим в ВОВ (heritage site, about 1 km), Маслихинский водопад (waterfall, about 2 km), Пещера на горе Копна (cave, about 5 km), Развалины Горскинской ГЭС (первая в Сибири) (heritage site, about 16 km), Древлеправославная церковь (church, about 1 km), Белая (Лысая) (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ursk?

    Копна, about 5 km by road; Сосновый Мыс (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ursk?

    Памятник погибшим в ВОВ, about 1 km by road; Развалины Горскинской ГЭС (первая в Сибири) (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ursk?

    Ozero Bol’shoye, about 35 km by road; Parkhayevskiye Ozëra (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ursk?

    Start in Ursk, visit Памятник погибшим в ВОВ, then Белая (Лысая), then Развалины Горскинской ГЭС (первая в Сибири), then Пещера на горе Копна, then Маслихинский водопад, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ursk?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Ursk

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ursk’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.