Коробовы Хутора (Koropovo) is a small village in Kharkiv region located near Siverskyi Donets River. Donets river is one of the biggest rivers in Eastern Europe which is flowing in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Luhansk Oblast. I often feel confused identifying which one is Lozovenka and which one is Donets river. Both are playing key roles in Kharkiv Oblast agricultural sector.
Anyway Koropovo/Koropove village is known as a recreational center because of eight recreation centers. So far eight recreational summer complexes and recreational centers have been settled down here in this small village. Tourists can easily stay comfortably here.
This village is also known because of National Nature Forest called Gomolshansk forest. The Picturesque scenery of Koropovo often attracts tourists to spend their summer vacation in the village. It is around 50 km away from Kharkiv, takes 2 hours to reach any of the recreational centers. Some roads are narrow that's why there is a driving limit, so for the road trip, this is a perfect location.
I got the opportunity to spend my hour here in Gomolshansk forest. I only went to a small portion into the forest which was located near СОСНОВЫЙ БОР, a guest house and swimming pool complex. The spot is exactly located in the middle of the highway between Zadonetsky and Koropovo.
After entering the forest I was kind of shocked and speechless. Because there were some structures and sculptures which reminded me of the Roman Empire and Greek-style architecture.
At the entrance of the forest, two free-standing greek-style columns will welcome you. Two sculptures of flying eagles were sitting on the columns. Seeing those two columns, I was thinking maybe I am going to enter into the world of Romanian forest or something like that. Because I wasn't expecting these two free-standing columns in such a location.
This is the entire view of the entrance of Gomolshansk Forest, located opposite Pine Bar and Guest House...
The forest is deep, the deeper you go, the more you will feel the silence and beauty of the deep forest. Some areas are good for picnic or BBQ but it is recommended not to go too deep in the forest.
A small portion of the forest had been turned into a small park, basically, the roadside part is turned into a small artificial zoo and park. Some animal sculptures are located there. People believe that these animals are still can be found in this forest though many of them don't exist anymore.
People mostly come here to do picnics and BBQ and leave before the sunset. Some people like us just take a walk and leave...
I also found these two beautiful sculptures of women holding grapes and a basket of grapes. Probably there were orchards of grapes once upon a time, not now because I haven't seen anything grape vines or berries there. Sculptures are made of stone and are beautiful to look at...
The wooden arch-shaped small bridge at the entrance was really made our way comfortable. Otherwise, it's not easy to go to the forest from the road.
I highly recommend taking a look in this forest if you ever visit Kharkiv Oblast...
If you want to take a hike, I recommend you contact the organizers first.
Have you ever been there!!!
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