Andreevskie ponds (Saratov): description. How to get there?

Residents of Saratov, who want to relax near the city, often prefer Andreevsky ponds. Why not? There are not far, picturesque view around, people a little. You can spend time quietly surrounded by nature.

What are they?

Andreevskie ponds (Saratov) are one of the favorite places of the townspeople. This place is currently named after Fyodor Alekseevich Andreev. Previously, they were called differently.

In the post-war years F.A. Andreev was chairman of the Polivanovsky administration. At this time he was engaged in the improvement of the territory adjacent to the ponds. He gave a lot of energy and time to improve this site.

If you read literary sources, you can stumble upon a description of the Staff Ponds. No one knows the exact location of their location. Old records are silent about this. Some believe that this was the original name of the place that is now commonly called the Andreevsky ponds (Saratov). Explain this connection by the presence of a source called Stafsky near the ponds.

Here come the townspeople, who are tired of completely crowded beaches near the Volga. True, you can not swim in ponds. It is forbidden. Everywhere there are signs reminding about it. Violators face a fine. And the water here is very cold, even in extreme heat. Ponds feed underground springs.

Description of the area

Andreevskie ponds (Saratov) are not alone. Next to them there are many interesting places.

From cold winds ponds are protected by Savelievsky mountains. To the highest point of the mountains, called the Peak Pioneers, you can climb straight from the ponds. It is located at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level. Slopes of the mountain in the people are usually called Switzerland.

The climb can be quite difficult. But the view from the top is worth it. It allows you to consider the suburban areas of Saratov, ponds and a forest park area called Kumysnaya Polyana.

Andreevsky ponds (Saratov) are connected with the Forester's Field and the giant oak. For this it is enough to pass along the path along the ravine.

Nearby is the place where the Weymutov pine trees grow , having soft long needles and cones of the original form.

Where are Andreevsky Ponds (Saratov)? How to get there?

There are ponds in the lower reaches of the ravine called Shiroky. This is in the area of the Ninth Dachnaya. Public transportation is going on in this area. From the city to the area of the Sixth Dachnaya it is necessary to reach the tram that runs along route number 3. Then you should change to the tram with route number 6, which will bring you to the stop "Ninth Dachnaya". Then you need to walk.