Slovensky Springs

Slovensky Springs is a natural spring and waterfall system located in Pechorsky District near the Russia-Estonia border in Pskov Oblast. The formation features water rising from underground sources and flowing downward through a series of natural cascades.

The area came under Russian control in 1945 after being part of Estonia from 1920 to 1940. This territorial shift established the location as a border zone that persists today.

The Seto people, an indigenous group living in this border region between Russia and Estonia, maintain their distinct traditions and way of life in the surrounding area. Their cultural practices remain visible in daily life and local customs throughout the landscape.

Access to the springs requires permission from local security authorities as the site sits within a border security zone between Russia and Estonia. Visitors must arrange authorization in advance of their visit.

Water flows from underground sources throughout the year in a continuous cycle that sustains local plant and animal life in the region. This year-round activity makes the site ecologically important to the surrounding landscape.

Location: Pechorsky District

GPS coordinates: 57.71460,27.85980

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44