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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",

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

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

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

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

Molodetsky Kurgan is an impressive mountain in the western part of the Zhiguli Mountains, located at the confluence of the Usa and Volga rivers, opposite the city of Togliatti. The height of this mountain is 242.8 meters above sea level. Being one of the most famous peaks of the Zhiguli, Molodetsky Kurgan attracts the attention of both tourists and

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

Elbrus is a majestic stratovolcano located in the Caucasus. It is the highest mountain peak in Russia and Europe, if we draw the border between Europe and Asia along the Main Caucasus Range or further south. Included in the “Seven Summits” list of the highest peaks of the world, Elbrus rises in the Lateral Range of the Greater Caucasus, just 10 km

Mount Sirkh, belonging to the Tashlysyrt (Black Mountain) ridge, is located on the western side of the Elbrus region. This place is not only natural, but also a historical and cultural treasure. Mount Sirkh is located on the border of a 12-kilometer caldera, divided by the Malka River into the western Tashlysyrt ridge and the eastern Shaukamnysyrt

Kalitsky Peak is a single pyramid-shaped rocky mountain, also known as a laccolith, located in the eastern Elbrus region. The mountain's height is 3,581 meters above sea level, and the base is at an altitude of about 3,350 meters, giving the summit a relative height of up to 230 meters above the surrounding glacier and rashes. The mountain is locat

Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is the highest point in the Cascade Mountains (4,392 m) and the highest volcano in the contiguous United States, excluding Alaska. The volcano was named after British Admiral Peter Rainier. The area of ​​the surrounding territory, which has the status of Mount

Orlinye or White Rocks are a recreational site located on the territory of the Matsesta Forestry of the Sochi National Park in the Khostinsky District of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Orlinye Rocks are located along the right bank of the Agura River, 2 kilometers from its mouth, near the Agursky waterfalls. Absolutely vertical cliffs 125 meters a

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