White Mountain is a natural formation located opposite Stone Lake and not far from the village of Podgory. It got its name thanks to the snow-white gypsum rocks from which it is composed. The structure of the mountain is made of fragile gypsum, creating the appearance of a “pile of stones” rather than one solid stone monolith. Inside the White Mou
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Mount Camel is not just a rocky peak in the vicinity of the village of Shiryaevo, but a real miracle of nature, which embodies a unique combination of beauty and mystery. Located in the Goat Horns tract, this mountain attracts attention with its unusual shape, similar to the head of a camel. The name "Camel" is not accidentally assigned to this ro
Mount Strelnaya, located on the eastern slopes of the Zhigulevsky Mountains in the heart of the Zhigulevsky Nature Reserve, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Samara region. With its height of 351 meters, it ranks second in height in this reserve, offering unique views of the Volga, the surrounding islands and neighboring peaks.
Rock "Dog" is a natural formation located in the Chelyabinsk region, which attracts attention with its bizarre shape and unique rock structure. According to geologists, it has a similar structure to Mount Razbornaya, which adds mystery to this place. The Dog Rock is famous for its numerous bizarre shapes of rocks and stones, which are the result o
Blue Shikhan, also known as Blue Stone, is a rock outcrop located on the left bank of the Ural River in the Chelyabinsk region. This geological natural monument is known for its quartz porphyrites of light lilac color. A rare complex of plants protected by law grows on the slopes of the rock. Blue Shikhan has a unique geological and historical his
Located in the Kizilsky district, the Ring rock is one of the many attractions of this region rich in natural beauty. Located on the border of the Chelyabinsk region and Bashkiria, it attracts attention with its unusual appearance and atmosphere. The rock got its name due to its ring-like shape. The Khudolaz River, a tributary of the Urals, makes
The Ai cliffs are a breathtaking and unique geological feature that represents unique natural beauty. This group of limestone rocks, located on the banks of the Ai River in the Republic of Bashkortostan, attracts attention with its majestic shapes and variety of color shades of the rocks. Large and Small prites, as two main ridges, form majestic v
Mount Alexandrovskaya Sopka, one of the highest points of the Ural Mountains watershed, is located in the Chelyabinsk region near the city of Zlatoust. This ridge separates the continental parts of Europe and Asia. Near the summit of the mountain stands a granite obelisk, erected back in 1892 at the Urzhumka station. The view of the mountain is see
Arvyakryaz (also known as Arvyak-Ryaz) is a mountain located in the Southern Urals, in the Beloretsky region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is the highest peak of the Uraltau ridge, reaching a height of 1068 meters. The mountain is located 20 km south of Beloretsk and has acquired the status of a regional natural monument. The name of the mo
Mount Vishennaya, one of the remarkable landmarks of the Ural Mountains, is a place of stunning beauty and natural splendor. Rising to a height of 836 meters, it is located in the Republic of Bashkortostan, near the city of Beloretsk and the village of Lomovka. The summit of the mountain is distinguished by a sharp rocky peak that exposes the moun
Toratau, or Toratau (Bashkir: Toratau - "fortress-mountain"), also known as Shikhan, is a shihan, a lone mountain in the Ishimbay region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. He is the symbol of the city of Ishimbay and the Ishimbay region, depicted on their coats of arms and flags. Toratau is also recognized as an archaeological and natural monument a
Одна из самых высоких вершин горного хребта Крыктытау ("перерубленная гора", "множество вершин" - башкир.). Вершина Шершил-Тау расположена в Республике Башкортостан. Горный хребет Крыктытау протянулся на расстояние почти 60 километров вдоль реки Большой Кизил. Гора Шершил-Тау имеет высоту 1108,7 метров над уровнем моря, считается второй по высоте п
«Ханова гора» расположена в Соль-Илецком районе Оренбургской области между селами Беляевка и Михайловка примерно в 45 километрах от города Оренбурга. Гора известна тем, что в её разрезах обнажаются уникальные породы юрского периода возрастом от 60 до 320 миллионов лет. У подножия горы можно встретить много змей. Всего обитателями Хановой горы являю
Mount Colonel is a small hill located in the west of the Orenburg region, not far from the city of Orsk, near the bed of the Or River. The hill rises above the surrounding area to a height of about 60 meters (its absolute height is 220 meters), and its maximum length from south to north is about 3 kilometers. This natural site has attracted attent
Mount Itsyl, located in the Southern Urals in the Chelyabinsk region, is the southern tip of the ridge of the same name, which is part of the Taganay mountain cluster. Located 26 kilometers northeast of Zlatoust, it is part of the Taganay National Park. Mount Itsil has a double-headed shape with a ridge-shaped plateau between the southern and north
Khauaze (Bashkir: Һәүәҙе) is a mountain in the Ishimbay region of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation, which is a tourist attraction. It is located next to Makarovo, near the Makarovo - Kulgunino road (section P316). Within 1-3 km from the mountain there are other tourist attractions, such as the Salavat Yulaev cave, the Kalim-uskan rock, the places
Mountain Dalniy Taganay, the northernmost and most extensive peak of the Bolshoy Taganay ridge, is located in the Chelyabinsk region, 25 kilometers from the city of Zlatoust. Its height is 1112 meters above sea level. At the top of the mountain, from 1932 to 2005, the Taganay Mountain weather station operated, which has now turned into a tourist sh
Shikhan Yuraktau, also known as “heart-mountain” in translation from the Bashkir language, is a unique natural formation in the Sterlitamak region of Bashkortostan. This lone mountain was recognized as a natural monument in 1985. It is a remnant of the Lower Permian reef massif, which formed more than 230 million years ago in a tropical sea. Yurak
Mount Ayu-Dag, located on the southern coast of Crimea, is a unique natural site with a rich history and diverse biodiversity. Rising 570.8 meters above sea level, it is a mountain range, slightly elongated in the northwest direction, with a protrusion into the sea of 2-2.5 kilometers. Mount Ayu-Dag was formed about 150 million years ago as a resu
The Jau-Tepe hill is a mud volcano located on the territory of the Kerch Peninsula. This is the most famous of the group of volcanoes located in the Republic of Crimea. The total number of mud volcanoes on the Kerch Peninsula is about 50. Such mud volcanoes are geological formations. In their structure, they are similar to traditional volcanoes: on
The Urenga mountain range, located in the Chelyabinsk region, is one of the outstanding natural objects of this region. Composed of quartzites, crystalline schists and phyllites, it is a wonderful example of natural beauty and unique landscape. The slopes of the ridge, covered with mixed forests, create picturesque and impressive views. The length
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