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Notable lake · Медвежьегорский муниципальный округ, Karelia

Matka

Matka is a lake in Медвежьегорский муниципальный округ, Karelia.

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Matka: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Matka

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Matka — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 62.94139, 34.19250. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matka full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Matka yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Matka?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Matka?

    Nearby: Шайдомозеро (lake, 32 km), Верхнее Пигмозеро (lake, 40 km), Лижмозеро (lake, 47 km), Кримозеро (lake, 49 km), Эльмус (lake, 49 km), Нижнее Пигмозеро (lake, 54 km).

    Is Matka worth visiting?

    Matka is listed as a notable lake in Karelia on Spotwander.