The Ik caves are a unique natural site located in the western part of the Republic of Bashkortostan, in the Ik River valley, between the villages of Moskovka and Maksyutovo in the Tuymazinsky District. They are located at the fork of asphalt roads leading from the village of Turkmenevo to the city of Tuymazy and the village of Starye-Tuymazy. These
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Akhunskaya Cave is the largest karst cavity of the Akhunsky speleomassif, located in the Krasnodar Territory. Despite its relatively small size, it is a most interesting labyrinth cave in the region. The cave consists of eight almost parallel galleries laid along tectonic cracks and having a complex structure. The upper part of the galleries is a
The ice cave, located in the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve, is unique for this area and is included in the list of 36 ice caves in Bashkiria. It impresses with its beauty and mystery. The cave begins with a wide corridor, the width of which is 6 meters, and the height is 5 meters. The corridor descends steeply (at an angle of 45 degrees) and
Novomuradymovskaya Cave, located in the Muradymovsky Gorge Nature Reserve, is the largest and most visited cave in the Southern Urals. It is known for its accessibility and colorful interior nature, including impressive stalagmites, stalactites, stalagnates, karst deposits and the underground lake "Zagadka". The depth of the cave is 32 meters, and
The Golubiny Grotto, also known as the Golubiny Cave, is one of the most famous and visited caves of the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve. The cave got its name thanks to the pigeons and bats that have chosen this place. The Golubiny Grotto is located three kilometers from the village of Muradymovo (Yuldybaevo 3-e) in the Kugarchinsky District,
The Staromuradymovskaya Cave, also known as "Muradymovskaya-1" or "Smoked", is one of the main attractions of the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve. Along with the Golubiny Grotto and Novomuradymovskaya Cave, it is very popular among tourists and researchers. The cave got its name "Smoked" because of the soot and smoke that cover its walls and c
Ylasyn (Falcon) Cave, officially known as Yelasyn, is located in the Ishimbay region and has been a natural monument since 1985. It is located on the right slope of the Utynlygol dry land and covers an area of the protected zone of 100 hectares. The cave was formed in Middle Carboniferous limestones. Geographical location and structure The
The Isheevskaya cave system, also known as the Isheevskaya Cave, is the second longest cave system in Bashkortostan, buried in gypsum. Its total length is 1002 meters, the floor area is 4600 square meters, the volume is 9600 cubic meters, and the depth and amplitude reach 26 meters (data from 1993). The cave is located in the Ishimbay district, on
The Dream Well, also known as the Rotten Cave, is located on the top of the White Mountain and was discovered by speleologists from Kuibyshev in 1970. Initially its depth was 15 meters, but over time it turned into an impassable crack below this mark. Currently, the well inlet measures 3.5x4 meters. The walls of the well are decorated with fancy lo
The Ice Cave, also known as the Rotten Cave, is located on the slope of the Belaya Mountain in the Belaya Gora tract on the territory of Samarskaya Luka, near the village of Podgory in the Volzhsky region. This is one of the most amazing natural attractions in the region. The Ice Cave amazes with its unusual natural feature: even when the temperat
The Bear Grotto, located in the vast Zhiguli Nature Reserve in the Samara Region, is a unique natural formation that attracts the attention of both song festival lovers and nature researchers. This grotto was formed as a result of the dissolution of limestones, and is characterized by its small size - the average height is 2.2 meters and the width
The Ashinsky cave complex is a fascinating archaeological study, revealing the rich history of the ancient inhabitants of this area. Consisting of 25 underground sites, including caves, grottoes, karst arches and a rock overhang, the complex provides insight into the life of ancient people throughout various historical eras. One of the most notabl
Karlaman Cave, located at the foot of the gypsum rock Ulu-Tau ("Great Mountain" in Bashkir), is a unique natural formation in the Karmaskalinsky region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It was formed at the site of tectonic faults in the earth's crust, which gives it a special atmosphere and interesting structure. The description of the cave inclu
Cave "Sweetie" is a karst cave, one of many in the Kzyladyr karst field. Its length is small, does not exceed 150 meters. The walls and ceiling of the cave consist mainly of layers of transparent plaster, known as "Maryino glass". The floor of the cave is covered with clay, and sometimes you can find puddles. The temperature inside the cave is abou
The Mosaic Cave is one of the most important attractions of the Kyzyladyr karst field. This small karst cave was formed as a result of the erosion of gypsum rocks by groundwater and seasonal waters. The entrance to the cave is a narrow passage that can only be traversed by crawling. Inside the cave, there is a cool temperature, not exceeding 14 deg
Одна из самых спелеологических достопримечательностей Оренбургской области и просто интересное место - пещера "Подарок". Она расположена в полутора километрах к западу от небольшого поселка Дубенской Оренбургской области на конезаводском карстовом поле (Беляевский район). Пещера является самой глубокой из всех пещер Оренбургской области.
Salavat Yulaev's cave is located in the Kalim-uskan rock in the Ishimbay region of Bashkortostan. This three-level cave has an entrance approximately 9 meters above the level of the Sikasia River bed. It is known for its open spaces and specific features. A speleological attraction and natural monument since 1985, the Salavat Yulaev Cave attracts
A small open vertical cave is located on the left bank of the Belaya River, within approximately 1 km from the Taraval griffin. The cave is a large ravine in the rock, the vertical course of which has an angle of 34 to approximately 75 degrees. It is through, with one entrance located at a height of about 4 meters from the river, and a second entra
The Skazka Cave, a natural formation, is located in the Burzyansky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan in the floodplain of the Belaya River. A well-trodden path about 600 meters long, starting from the river bank, leads to it. Near the entrance to the cave you can see two crooked pine trees, which serve as a good landmark for tourists. The
The Kungur Ice Cave is one of the key attractions of the Urals and attracts many tourists with its unique beauty. It is located on the right bank of the Sylva River, on the outskirts of the city of Kungur in the Perm region. The cave is one of the largest karst caves in the European part of Russia and the seventh longest gypsum cave in the world.
The Sukhaya Atya Cave is a unique natural object in the Chelyabinsk region. Its name comes from the river on which it is located, which is called “Sukhaya Atya”. This term is translated from Bashkir as “horse river”, reflecting the importance of horse breeding for the local population. Sukhaya Atya Cave is known for its karst landscape, which incl
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