Sablinsky, Natural monument in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
The protected area spans 328 hectares along canyon-shaped valleys, featuring two waterfalls, limestone cliffs, and extensive geological formations at the confluence of Tosna and Sablinka rivers.
Dating from March 1976, the area includes abandoned glass sand mining caves created in the late 19th century and used until World War II.
The natural monument contains the former estate Pustynka of Count A.K. Tolstoy, which received visits from prominent Russian writers Turgenev, Fet, and Goncharov.
Located 40 kilometers from Saint Petersburg, the site offers access to multiple caves including Levoberezhnaya, Zhemchuznaya, Shtany, and Verevka for geological exploration.
The caves serve as winter habitat for four bat species listed in the Red Book of Leningrad Oblast and host Europe's largest green fly, Liancalus virens.
Location: Leningrad Oblast
Inception: March 29, 1976
Website: http://sablino.net
GPS coordinates: 59.66667,30.78333
Latest update: May 24, 2025 03:16
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