Tunnel of Love

Often we hear that nature is able to create real miracles. And it is impossible to argue. A striking proof of this axiom is the "Tunnel of Love", which is located between the villages and Orzhev Klevan Rivne region. Of course, we can not say that the creation of this unique place is not a man put his hands, but about everything in order.

The origin of the Tunnel of Love

You can hear a lot of tales about the origin of this tunnel. There were here without legends about unrequited love, betrayal and the dead bride, but, in fact, everything is much more prosaic. Nothing nondescript town Klevan is just 24 km away. from Rivne. Until a few decades ago, there was seething industrial life. One of the key production facilities was Orzhevsky woodworking plant. It is this seemingly unromantic place, we have to thank for such beauty. The fact is that between the station and combine Klevan regularly cruised the trains that transported people to and from work carried freight. Breaking off the branches of the trees growing on the sides of the railway, they are from year to year, creating living walls on the sides of the tunnel.

With the transition to a market economy was the production tail off, and less often you could hear the sound of wheels in these parts. Tunnel of love became covered with grass, and formed a kind of roof of branches that do not cling cars. Now, only one train runs regularly on the road, which supports a tunnel in this form, and does not give him completely overgrown. So, take a walk in this place and making thousands of photos, you must be careful and remember that it is still operating the road.

When to visit the tunnel

This place was doomed to become a place of pilgrimage for thousands of couples. The tunnel length of approximately 1 km. enchants with its romantic atmosphere. Since, because of the trees, lighting is very uneven, it creates a magical, intimate atmosphere, which contributes to a slow walk holding hands with your loved one. Not surprisingly, this picturesque area immediately overgrown with several beautiful legends. For example, according to legend, if a couple in love, during a walk, make a wish, of course with a kiss, it will certainly come true. Of course, if love is truly sincere. Very popular is the place and among the honeymooners. The best angle for the wedding album just did not find. Ideal to visit this place in the summer or autumn. During these seasons, the spectacle is particularly fascinating. If you decide on such a journey in the winter, you also do not regret it, but it's better to do it after a snowfall, while the trees are covered with snow.

Such a miraculous wonder of nature as the "Tunnel of Love" attracts tourists from all over Ukraine and beyond. The unique pattern of nature makes us once again to reflect on the fact that nothing is impossible for nature. Tunnel of love is in very convenient location, and if you do not have a car, then there can be easily reached by train or bus.