Interesting places: Mountain - Page 5

Bald Mountain in Anapa is one of the highest points of the resort city, attracting tourists with its breathtaking views and unusual landscape. The view of the mountain can be seen from almost any part of Anapa, and its white orbs at the top give the landscape a futuristic look. One of the most popular attractions on Bald Mountain is the Swallow's

Mount Small Iremel, although the least popular among tourists compared to its “neighbor” Big Iremel, is a unique place for relaxation and climbing. Its height of 1449.4 meters and various natural features make it an attractive destination for mountain tourism lovers. Although Maly Iremel Mountain is bypassed by tourists, it offers stunning views a

Kaban-Tash is a picturesque rock located on the banks of the Belaya River in the Republic of Bashkortostan, and its height reaches 110 meters. This place, surrounded by legends, is often visited by tourists, and locals and tour guides are happy to tell stories about its origins. The name of the mountain comes from the Bashkir language and is trans

Mount Gebius is a significant landmark in the region, located on the border of the Gelendzhik and Tuapse regions. Its height is 735.6 meters, and it is located 10 kilometers from the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka to the northeast. The mountain is visible from many sections of the Novorossiysk highway. At the top of the mountain there is a spacious cl

Combat Mountain is a unique natural object associated with the emergence of salt layers to the surface. It is a pronounced salt dome in the form of a ring ridge with a diameter of about 740 meters and a relative height of up to 70 meters. It is located approximately 8 kilometers north of the resort town of Sol-Iletsk. The mountain was formed due t

Mount Hedgehog is a hill about 250 meters high, which received its funny name due to its resemblance to the body of a hedgehog, whose muzzle is turned directly into the sea. Covered with dense forest, the mountain gives the appearance of hedgehog "needles", which makes the climb to the very top difficult. However, at an altitude of 67 meters there

The mud volcano Akhtanizovskaya Sopka, or Akhtanizovskaya vomit, is a unique natural phenomenon that attracts the attention of tourists and scientists. Its peculiarity is the presence of a cone of bluish clay at the top, which periodically spews mud flows and gases. The name of the volcano comes from the name of the Akhtanizovskaya station and the

Goat rocks, located on the five-domed mountain Beshtau, are one of the main attractions of the Kavminvod. Although these are not peaks in the usual sense, but rather a mountain range with steep slopes and sharp ledges, they attract tourists for their ruggedness and beauty. The name of the rocks comes from the fact that only goats are able to climb

Blue Rocks get their name from a feature that can sometimes be seen at dawn when the rocks take on a bluish tint. The name of Mount Arvyakryaz, according to local legends, is associated with the Kulsugada River, which begins near the top of the mountain, and the word “tash”, which in the Bashkir language means stone or rock. The Kulsugada River als

The limestone rock, known as the Arskaya rock, is a historical and geological natural monument located in the Beloretsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan near the village of the same name. Its height reaches about 30 meters. This place attracts attention with its unique contours, formed as a result of centuries-old processes of erosion and

Mount Bolshoi Iremel, the second highest peak in the Southern Urals and one of the most famous peaks in Bashkiria, is located on the border of the Beloretsky and Uchalinsky districts of Bashkortostan, as well as the Chelyabinsk region. Consisting of two peaks - Big Iremel (1582.3 m) and Small Iremel (1449.4 m), it attracts tourists with its unique

Black Rock, one of the northern peaks of the Nazminsky ridge, is a remarkable place in the Taganay National Park, located near the city of Zlatoust. The height of this rock reaches 853 meters, and it is composed of snow-white quartzites. Black Rock attracts tourists with its unique view and unique history. In order to get to the Black Rock, you ca

Zyuratkul National Park, one of the gems of the Chelyabinsk region, stretches across the most mountainous part of the area, covering an impressive area of ​​88,000 hectares. Located 300 kilometers south of Chelyabinsk, in the Satka district, the park was founded in November 1993. However, its territory has a rich historical heritage: in the 1960s,

The Karatash mountain range, located in the Southern Urals in Bashkortostan, is a beautiful destination for tourism and recreation. Its picturesque landscapes and easily accessible peaks attract many tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. Stretching for 17 kilometers, the Karatash ridge reaches heights of up to 919 meters. Its slopes are covered with p

The Bukobay Yars, located within the Sol-Iletsk urban district of the Orenburg Region, represent a remarkable natural monument. Over millions of years, nature has shaped massive spherical and mushroom-like sculptures from sand, creating stunning compositions. These natural formations, resembling giant mushrooms, have cap diameters ranging from 50 t

Аликаев камень, также известный как Марьин Утес, является важным природным объектом и историческим местом на левом берегу реки Сарана, притока реки Уфы. Высота этого камня составляет более 50 метров, и его величественное присутствие поражает наблюдателей. Название "Аликаев камень" происходит от имени разбойника по имени Аликая, который, по легенде

Гора Холатчахль действительно представляет собой уникальное природное образование на Северном Урале. Ее мягкие очертания, покрытые россыпями сланца, создают живописный и загадочный ландшафт, который привлекает внимание исследователей, туристов и любителей природы. Название горы, заимствованное из мансийского языка, придает ей дополнительную экзоти

Мыс Фиолент, расположенный на Гераклейском полуострове на юго-западном побережье Крыма, в Балаклавском районе Севастополя, представляет собой уникальное природное образование с богатой историей. Этот мыс служит началом Главной (Южной) гряды Крымских гор и является частью заповедного ландшафтного заказника Мыс Фиолент, охватывающего площадь 31,7 гек

Гора Таган-Таш является одной из горных достопримечательностей Башкирии, уникальным геологическим образованием и памятником природы площадью 7,8 Га. Гора Таган-Таш находится в 5 км западнее деревни Хусаиново в Абзелиловском районе Республики Башкортостан. Высота горы Таган-Таш составляет 961,3 метра, она является одной из основных вершин хребта Ире

Небольшой холм, относительной высотой над равниной - 80 метров. Абсолютная высота вершины Разборной над уровнем моря - 481,3 метра. Гора Разборная является геологическим памятником природы (решение исполкома Челябинской области №407 от 23.10.1989 г.). Она расположена в 8 километрах западнее села Обручевка Челябинской области. На вершине горы наблюд

Конусовидный холм высотой 16 м со склонами крутизной до 30-40°, который возвышается среди поймы р. Сакмары на правобережье этой реки. При первом взгляде на него можно подумать о его искусственном происхождении. Он сложен рыхлыми неогеновыми отложениями, в основном глинами и суглинками. На этом участке р. Сакмара в голоцене интенсивно съедала то

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