The observatory on Terskol peak is one of the high-altitude astronomical stations, founded in 1980 at an altitude of 3150 meters above sea level. This is an international observatory, which is a branch of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and is part of the International Center for Astronomical and Medical-Ecological Research. The main t
Waterfall Maiden's Braids (Chiranbashi-suu)
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The Maiden Braids waterfall, also known as Chiranbashi-Suu, is in the TOP 20 most beautiful waterfalls in Russia and is one of the natural attractions of the Elbrus National Park. It is located at an altitude of about 2800 meters above sea level and originates on the southern slopes of the Terskol peak, receiving water from the melting Gara-Bashi glacier.
To visit this waterfall, you need to get to the village of Terskola, the starting point of the route. The village itself is located at an altitude of 2150 meters above sea level, and the end point of the route is even higher, at 650 meters. The distance from the village to the waterfall is 5.1 kilometers one way. The path leads through coniferous forests and rocky areas that require caution and attention.
The waterfall itself is a powerful cascade that descends over basalt rock from a height of about 30 meters, having a width of about 15 meters. Around the waterfall there is a magnificent panorama of mountain peaks and gorges, which makes this place especially attractive for tourists.
To get to the waterfall, you can choose a walking route starting at the mosque in the village of Terskol. The duration of this route is about 4-5 hours one way and its length is 10.2 kilometers. The path leads along a dirt road, where there are two route options: one is along a serpentine road, and the other is steeper, but shorter.
A visit to the Maiden Braids waterfall will be an unforgettable experience, leaving the beauty of nature and its grandeur forever in memory.
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