Mount Badger, one of the peaks of the Sokoli Mountains, attracts the attention of tourists and outdoor enthusiasts in Samara. Located almost within the city limits, it is famous for its tourist camp located near the peak, where climbers and simply nature lovers often come to relax. On a rocky cliff under the mountain there is a climbing wall "Bard
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Mount Brave, also known as the “TV tower” because of the radio repeater on its top, is a beautiful natural observation deck with a magnificent view of the man-made Zhigulevsk Sea, the Komsomolsky district of the city of Togliatti, as well as a panorama of the city of Zhigulevsk and the hydroelectric complex. At an altitude of 303 meters, Mount Otva
Bald Mountain in Samara is a popular natural attraction on the northern outskirts of the city, located on the left bank of the Volga. This elevation is part of the Falcon Mountains mountain system and offers magnificent panoramic views of the river, surrounding forests and cityscape at any time of the year. Bald Mountain got its name because of th
Mount Sambula, known as one of the natural symbols of the Saraktash district of the Orenburg region, not only impresses with its beautiful views, but also attracts attention with its archaeological value. Here, among many historical layers, the remains of ancient vertebrates were discovered, hiding in the thickness of its rocks. At first glance, M
Kamyshinskiye Ushi are two mountains resembling ears sticking out of the ground, which are located 7 km northwest of the city of Kamyshin in the Volgograd region. These mountains have a height of 175 meters above sea level and rise 30-40 meters above the surrounding area. They represent two hills that were previously an island in a shallow subtropi
Mount Grebenskaya, also known as Grebeni, is one of the most famous and closest mountains to the city of Orenburg. Despite its small height, about 100 meters, it attracts the attention of local residents and tourists with its picturesque nature and unique location. Just 3 kilometers from Grebenskaya Mountain is its “neighbor” - Camel Mountain. Both
The Zyuratkul National Park, created on November 3, 1993, occupies a total area of 88,249 hectares and extends from north to south for 49 km and from west to east for 28 km. The park is designed to preserve unique natural complexes, monuments of nature, history, culture and archeology, as well as to conduct environmental education of the population
Mount Sugomak, located near the city of Kyshtym in the Chelyabinsk region, is the second highest mountain in the mountain range on the western side of Kyshtym. Its height is 591 meters above sea level. It is located next to the highest mountain of this massif - Egoza, 607 meters above sea level. Mount Sugomak is a rocky peak covered with mixed for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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