At “Svetlyy Klyuch,” nature, exercise, and local culture can be considered as different components of a stay in Svetlyy. The birch grove and springs give the place a clear connection to nature; the trails mentioned are used differently depending on the season. For planning, it therefore makes sense to distinguish between the spring area, seasonal activities, and the offerings at the Svetlyy Cultural Centre.

Springs and trails in the birch grove

“Svetlyy Klyuch” is located in the birch grove of Svetlyy and in a locally protected area. In 2018, Sibagro reconstructed and redesigned the spring site. Stairs and boardwalks were installed to provide access to the springs, and benches were also put in place. A walk along the wooden boardwalk, with benches, leads through the birch grove landscape and offers views of the grove. These features serve different purposes: the stairs and boardwalks are connected with access to the springs, while the wooden boardwalk is the focus of the described walk through the landscape. Before visiting, it is advisable to check the current condition of the trail and access options.

Activities by season

A 2023 report describes the seasonal use of the health trail: in summer, people walk and exercise there; in winter, they ski. This difference is useful when choosing when to travel: if one of these activities is important to you, plan your visit for the relevant season and check conditions locally.

A 2026 report also mentions an ecological educational trail and nature studies classes for younger primary school children at “Svetlyy Klyuch.”

Local cultural activities

There are 19 clubs for children and adults at the Svetlyy Cultural Centre. They include choreography, singing, applied arts, painting and visual arts, leisure activities, Lego construction, robotics, oriental dance, fitness, and yoga. The range extends from creative and performing arts to physical activities, and offers a different perspective on Svetlyy than the trails around the spring site. Schedules and available places may change; contact the centre in advance to ask about specific options.

Tomsk Oblast: another nature route

The wider travel destination of Tomsk Oblast has a different kind of nature route: “Zov bolotnoy tishiny” runs through Bakcharsky District in Tomsk Oblast. The 27-kilometre swamp-vehicle and hiking route is intended for visitors aged 12 to 70. As a regional comparison, it represents a different type of activity from the walk at “Svetlyy Klyuch”: here, swamp-vehicle rides are combined with hiking. Excursions require advance booking and an escort by reserve staff; check the current arrangements directly with the reserve before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Seversk, Kaftanchikovo, Strezhevoy, Semiluzhki, Asino, Tomsk, Bogashevo, Barabinka.

Back to the regional travel overview: Tomsk Oblast.