Few people know that the Sosnovsky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region has a special ecological status. Natural monuments in the Sosnovsky district occupy a significant part of the entire area. There are preserved areas of tall pine forests, unique karst lakes and the Serezha forest river.In the Sosnovsky district, the list includes 10 natural monuments and 3 projected specially protected natural territories of the Sosnovsky district (the Pustynsky State Nature Reserve, Lake Roy and the adjacent forest area, the system of karst lakes: Shishovskoye, Podbornoye, and Cherepakha).

Lake Big Unzovo

Karst lake Big Unzovo is located on the right bank of the Serezha River.It is a complex natural monument.The area of the monument of nature: 52,0 .

The lake is a place of growth of small cowlinia and Bohemian sedge, listed in the Red Book of the Nizhny Novgorod region. This picturesque lake is a favorite holiday destination for both residents of our area and guests.

Lake Roy

Lake Roy is a karst lake surrounded by pine forests. There are 3 islands on the lake:

1st with a width of up to 20 meters

2nd with a diameter of 30 meters

The 3rd floor has an area of about 150 meters

The trees in the pine forest are up to 130 years old. On the shore of the lake there is a recreation center.

"Jewels of nature" is called the rare beauty of the lake: Roy, Rodionovo, Unsovo, Circideevo, Shishovskoe, Herbal, Clean, Krivoski, Turtle, and others. In total, there are more than 20 forest karst lakes in the area, many of which are recognized as state natural monuments. In the pine forests on the banks of the amazing lakes are located tourist bases. The purest forest air, spring water, an abundance of mushrooms and berries make your stay in them unforgettable.

Sosnovsky district is unique in its ecological status, countless beautiful lakes with beautiful pine forests, amazing flora and fauna, make this area unique, only here a modern person can fully relax both soul and body.

Welcome to our beautiful and picturesque place!