Almost all rivers in the region belong to the Don river basin. The river network is quite ramified, it includes a little more than 100 rivers over 10 km long and about 200 streams. Their total length is 5000 km. Most of the rivers originate from underground springs and are mainly fed by snow and rain. Several large rivers form reservoirs. The largest of them is located on the Matyra River.
Frequent visitors to the river banks are not only local residents, but also guests from other regions. They are attracted by picturesque places - the valleys of some rivers are landscape and natural reserves. Tourist routes are laid both along the banks of the rivers and along the water. Kayaking and rafting are popular. A special category of vacationers is made by fishermen - the waters of the rivers of the Lipetsk region are rich in different types of fish.
The longest rivers in the Lipetsk region
List of the largest rivers flowing through the region.
Don
Among the residents and guests of the region, recreation on the river is popular - this is a family vacation in tents, and swimming near the sandy shores, and rafting on boats and rafts in protected areas. Water tourism on the calm waters of the Don is suitable for people with different physical fitness. The Don flows through Lipetsk, Voronezh, Tula, Ryazan, Volgograd and Rostov regions.
The length of the river is 1870 km, in the Lipetsk region - 292 km.
Bityug
The valley of the Bityug River is very picturesque. Its right bank is covered with deciduous and dense forest, the left is a plowed steppe. Several sections of the river valley are landscaped reserves of amazing beauty. In the Lipetsk region, such a natural monument is located near the small village of Talitsky Chamlyk. The river flows through the Tambov, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions.
The length of the river is 379 km, in the Lipetsk region - 23 km.
Voronezh
This full-flowing river is a decoration of the Lipetsk region. Several beaches are built on its sandy shores. Especially popular among vacationers is Green Island near the Petrovsky Bridge. The second most popular recreational place on the banks of the Voronezh River is the spillway dam. In the floodplain of the river there are oxbow lakes. It flows through the Tambov, Lipetsk and Voronezh regions.
The length of the river is 342 km, in the Lipetsk region - 223 km.
Swift Pine
It flows in a canyon-like valley. The depth of the river does not exceed 5 meters, the bottom is rocky. The speed of the water flow in the Bystraya Pine is faster than in its tributaries, hence the river got its name. Swift Pine is popular with fishermen. Every year, a festival called Big Chub is held on its shores, where fishermen compete with each other. The river flows in two regions - Lipetsk and Orel.
The length of the river is 296 km, in the Lipetsk region - 102 km.
Beautiful Sword
The river is known for a large number of interesting and unusual places on its banks. The Kurapov Rocks are the most popular natural places. Also, tourists often visit the remains of the dam near the village of Troekurovo and the ruins of a water mill near the village of Kurapovo. The banks of the river are steep and consist of Devonian limestone. Their height reaches 60 meters. The beautiful Sword flows through the Lipetsk and Tula regions.
The length of the river is 244 km, in the Lipetsk region - 54 km.
Matyr
It is a tributary of the Voronezh River. Matyra has a winding bed and a fast current. The maximum depth of the river reaches 15 meters. A reservoir has been built on the river, after which the river flows through the marshy area. Sanatoriums and recreation centers are located on the banks of the reservoir among the forest. Local residents call the reservoir the Lipetsk Sea. Matyr flows through two regions - Lipetsk and Tambov.
The length of the river is 180 km, in the Lipetsk region - 60 km.
Ranova
The calm river is perfect for beginners in kayaking. Only rare shoals are small obstacles. The picturesque banks of the river have a varied landscape - wide sandy strips and dense pine forests. Finding a parking space is easy. Ranova has several tributaries of different lengths. It flows in the Ryazan and Lipetsk regions.
The length of the river is 166 km, in the Lipetsk region - 42 km.
Usman
Peat and black alder were previously mined in the swampy river valley. Now Usman is a series of small lakes and reaches up to 60 meters wide. The river is inhabited by about 20 species of fish - burbot, ide, pike, ruff and others. For lovers of recreation near the water, several recreation centers have been built. It flows in the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions. A state reserve is located on the border of the regions.
The length of the river is 151 km, in the Lipetsk region - 45 km.
Olym
The name of the river is translated from Turkic as “steep rock”. Olym is a tributary of the Bystraya Sosna River. The river is home to many species of fish. Fishermen especially often catch roach, perch, pike, bleak. On the banks of the river there are tourist and local history routes, and water tourism is also popular. A small river flows through the territories of four regions - Voronezh, Lipetsk, Kursk, Orel.
The total length of the river is 151 km.
Kshen
A tributary of the Bolshaya Sosna River. The rapid flow of the river passes between the steep banks. There are also shallow areas suitable for swimming. The river bottom is partially muddy. The Kshen River is not navigable, its waters are used in agriculture for watering animals. Perch, crucian carp, chub, pike, and crayfish are found in large numbers in Ksheni. It flows through the Lipetsk, Kursk and Oryol regions.
The total length of the river is 135 km.
Baigora
It is a tributary of the Matyr River. Several bridges have been thrown across the river, one of which was built on the initiative of the son of the statesman D.D. Vyazemsky. There is also a dam on Baigor. The source of the river is formed by the waters of small springs. Below the river bed becomes meandering, backwaters are formed. After overcoming the dam, Baigora becomes narrow and shallow. It flows in the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions.
The total length of the river is 115 km.
Stanny Cassock
The name of the river means "swamp, wet place". Lovers of water tourism, canoeing and fishermen come to the banks of the river. The river valley passes through the forest-steppe plain zone. The river flow is calm. Several villages and hamlets are located on its banks; good roads lead to many picturesque places. It flows through three regions - Lipetsk, Ryazan and Tambov.
The length of the river is 100 km, in the Lipetsk region - 75 km.
Plavitsa
Tributary of the Matyra River. The banks of the river are mostly flat. However, you need to be careful when swimming - in some areas, the depth begins abruptly near the coast and can reach 4 meters. Plavitsa is a shallow, calm river, not navigable. It is inhabited by carp, bream, carp, chub, pike. Plavitsa carries its clear waters through the open area through the Lipetsk, Tambov and Voronezh regions.
The total length of the river is 83 km.
Again
It starts near the small village of Kharlamovka. It is a tributary of the Don. The Lomovechin and Kobylya Snova rivers are considered to be large tributaries of the Snova. The narrow riverbed becomes much wider in front of the mouth. Several years ago, a large technical hydraulic structure was repaired on the river, after which the waters of Snova became much cleaner, and spring floods ceased to flood settlements on its banks.
The length of the river is 74 km.
Berry Cassock
The source of the river is located near the village of Krasny Lev-Tolstovsky district of the region. The representatives of the river ichthyofauna are bream, silver bream, roach, perch. There are several artificial water ponds in the floodplain of the river, which are a nesting place for various bird species, including the common crane and black-headed gulls. Berga Yagodnaya Ryasa is partially swampy and covered with alder forest.
The length of the river is 73 km.
Semenek
The river is inhabited by representatives of different species of fish, however, from April to July in the Lipetsk region, fishing is prohibited by any kind of tackle.Fishing of sturgeon species and lampreys is prohibited at any time of the year. The width of the river reaches 200 meters. The river is not navigable, it is possible to move along its waters only on small boats. It flows through the Lipetsk, Tula and Oryol regions.
The total length of the river is 68 km.
Ptan
The river valley is a landscape natural monument. A large number of rare plant species grow in it; on the coastal slopes, rare alpine plants are of interest. The average width of the river is from 5 to 15 meters, the depth reaches only two meters. There are stone rifts along the river. It flows through the Lipetsk and Tula regions.
The total length of the river is 68 km.
Vorgol
The river originates from a small stream near a small village in the Izmailovsky district. The canyon-shaped valley of the river is 40-45 meters high. The outcrops of rock massifs bear unusual names - Smoked Stone, Zvonari, Voron. The mountainous landscape of the river banks is often compared to the Swiss one. Unique plants, including relic plants, grow in the protected area of the Vorgol valley.
The length of the river is 64 km.
Mare Again
The river valley is a natural monument. The state protects the complex of aquatic, meadow and wetland plants and animals. Several animals living on the shores of Mare Dreams are included in the regional Red Book. The clear water of the river is inhabited not only by different types of fish, but also by amphibians and reptiles, but fishing in the river has a number of limitations. The waters of the river flow through the Lipetsk and Voronezh regions.
The total length of the river is 56 km.
Bolshaya Chernava
The source of a picturesque small river is located near the village of the same name. It flows through a deciduous forest. Near the village of Baranovo there is a Passer Stone, which is a natural monument. According to the legends of local residents, the treasures of the legendary chieftain Kudeyar are hidden in this place. The largest tributary of Bolshaya Chernava is the 22 km long Krivay river. It flows through the Oryol and Lipetsk regions.
The total length of the river is 54 km.
