Name and Location

The Lesnoy Mol Range Lighthouse is located in the Kirovsky District of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Its official name is "Lesnoy Mol Range, front", indicating its position as a leading light on the Lesnoy Mol Range. The lighthouse stands at an elevation of 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the lighthouse's construction era or architect. The exact date of construction remains unknown.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the lighthouse's architectural style or materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The Lesnoy Mol Range Lighthouse emits a red light with an intensity of 1, visible only on the range line. The light has a period of 3 seconds and a range of 10 nautical miles (18.5 kilometers). The sector start is at 111.8° and the sector end is at 112.4°.

Accessibility and Visiting

Due to its remote location and potential security concerns, public access to the lighthouse is unlikely. Visitors can view the structure from a distance or explore nearby attractions in Saint Petersburg.

Notable Views and Landscape

Saint Petersburg offers numerous cultural and historical attractions, including the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Palace, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's operation status is not publicly available, but it is likely that the light has been automated to ensure continuous navigation assistance. The managing authority for the lighthouse is not publicly available.

Further Information

• United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication 116 (2011-07-07)
• Wikipedia article: de:Leuchttürme Lesnoi