The Taganay-niz meteorological station was opened on August 1, 1930 at the foot of Dalny Taganay, at an altitude of 600 m above sea level. Two years later, on August 20, 1932, the Taganay Mountain weather station was opened at the top of the mountain, which became the highest in the Urals. The observation site was located at an altitude of 1112 m a
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Kruglitsa is a mountain that is the highest point of the Bolshoy Taganay ridge and the entire Taganay mountain range. With its height of 1178 meters, it attracts tourists and travelers with its beauty and unique natural features. The name of the mountain comes from its characteristic round shape, as well as its resemblance to a Turkic headdress, w
Responsive Ridge is one of the peaks of the Bolshoy Taganay ridge, 1155 meters high. Located in the Taganay National Park, this ridge is located 12 kilometers northwest of the city of Zlatoust and is a unique natural monument. The ridge consists of several steep cliffs, up to 100 meters high, and has a characteristic ridge-like outline. Its name c
The two-headed hill, one of the most popular peaks of the Taganay Range among tourists, attracts many visitors at any time of the year. Its northern peak reaches a height of 1041 meters and is an arched ridge that extends in a southeast direction. The slopes of the hill are covered with stone screes, and the peak itself consists of terraces, rock w
The Zaozerny Range is a mountain range located in the Chelyabinsk region in the Southern Urals. Its name comes from its location beyond Lake Turgoyak. The ridge includes Varganova Mountain and extends between the Ilmen Mountains and the Uraltau Range. The highest height of the ridge is reached on Zaozernaya Mountain, which reaches a height of 683
Mount Krutoy Klyuch, located in the Southern Urals in the Chelyabinsk region, is a peak with a pronounced rocky peak. Its height is 782 meters above sea level, and it is located at the southern tip of the Small Ural Range. The wide and majestic rocky ridge of the mountain stretches for about 2 kilometers. The highest point of the Small Ural Range
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
Гора Егоза, расположенная на юге Среднего Урала, высотой 607,7 метров, представляет собой прекрасное место для активного отдыха в любое время года. На ее склонах проходит горнолыжный центр "Гора Егоза", привлекающий любителей зимнего спорта. Название "Егоза" происходит от башкирского топонима и означает "вход в межгорье" или "горловина межгорья",
The Carmen Massif is a hilly area whose shape resembles a sleeping monster. It is located in the southern part of the Burtinskaya Steppe site and has various types of vegetation, including rocky, shrubby, meadow and steppe areas. Mount Carmen is part of a cuesta-shaped ridge with a sloping slope in the southwest and a steep steep slope in the sout
Susaktau (or Susak-tau, Susak) is a mountain in the Alsheevsky district of Bashkortostan, located next to the village of Churaevo. It has been a natural monument since its recognition in 2005. This mountain has a pointed shape and belongs to the remnants. On its slopes you can find a complex of sandy steppes with many rare plant species, including
Mount Satyrtau, located in the Alsheevsky district of Bashkortostan near the village of Kipchak-Askarovo, is a unique natural formation. It is a natural monument and has a characteristic peak that resembles a tent, which determined its name. A variety of plants grow on the slopes of the mountain, including those listed in the Red Book, and the Dema
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 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
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
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.
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
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
Mount Mogutovaya is a picturesque peak of the Zhiguli Mountains, 265 meters high. It is located on the banks of the Volga and is the only isolated peak in this massif. The northern slope of the mountain ends towards the Volga, and the remaining sides of the mountain are surrounded by the city of Zhigulevsk. On the eastern slope, known as Stone Mou
Mount Yamantau, whose name comes from the Bashkir "Yaman tau" - "bad (evil) mountain", is the highest point of the Southern Urals. It is located in the Beloretsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan and is part of the South Ural Nature Reserve. The mountain has a height of 1640.4 meters above sea level and is surrounded by no less interestin
At the top of the mysterious Mount Yamantau there are the ruins of a geological station, which are a kind of evidence of the activities of geologists and the military in this place. Despite its importance, the station has now become a caravan of machinery and equipment left here after the completion of work. Debris from the drilling rig, pieces of
The Perkal rock in Pyatigorsk, named after a forester named Perkhalsky, keeps many secrets and historical events. Let's start with its name. It turns out that it does not come from the fictional Perkalsky or Perkalov, but from a real person named Perkhalsky. This forester probably came to the Caucasus in the early 1830s, possibly as a result of pa
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