The White Rocks are located in the Navalishenskoye Gorge of the Akhunsky Range in the Bolshaya Khosta River Valley. The canyon is 150 meters deep and the route is about 4 km long. The entire route takes about 3.5 hours. Route and attractions Starting point: Viewing platform with places to rest. Here you can enjoy the views of the foot
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The Akhtsu Gorge is located in one of the sections of the Mzymta River valley and the Akhtsu River (the right tributary of the Mzymta). The entrance to the gorge is located near the village of Monastyr. History The rise of the limestone layer began about 20 million years ago and continues today. The Akhtsu Ridge began to block the path of the
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
The Ai cliffs are a breathtaking and unique geological feature that represents unique natural beauty. This group of limestone rocks, located on the banks of the Ai River in the Republic of Bashkortostan, attracts attention with its majestic shapes and variety of color shades of the rocks. Large and Small prites, as two main ridges, form majestic v
On the territory of the Saraktash district, adjacent to Bashkiria, there is a natural object - a natural monument "Andreevskie cones". This name is given to a chain of five hills that attract attention with their shape and uniqueness. The hills got their name from their shape and in honor of the village of Andreevka, famous for its monastery and be
The tourist shelter "Vympel" is located in Alushta, on the southern coast of Crimea. This tent city is designed for lovers of active recreation and offers a convenient location for both hiking in the mountains and relaxing on the Black Sea coast. The shelter "Vympel" is a compact and guarded territory, which can accommodate up to 30 tourists or 15
Gumerovskoye Gorge is one of the most beautiful and protected places in the Republic of Bashkortostan. This picturesque place combines plains surrounded by majestic cliffs and a small crystal clear river Zigan, flowing through a mountain gorge. The nearest settlement is the village of Gumerovo, located almost at the entrance to the gorge. Geog
Mount Rainier National Park is a United States national park located in southeastern Pierce County and northwestern Lewis County in Washington State. The park covers an area of 953.5 km² and its dominant feature is the stratovolcano Rainier, which has an elevation of 4,392 m. The volcano rises sharply above its surrounding areas, creating a drama
Lake Birjaly, also known as Jikaulgenköz, is a unique natural site on the northern slopes of Elbrus. This lake is of glacial origin, which is one of the highest mountain lakes in the Caucasus and has many interesting characteristics and stories. Geographical location and characteristics Lake Birjaly is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters ab
On the northern slopes of Elbrus, at an altitude of 3200 meters, there is an amazing place - the Valley of Stone Mushrooms. This attraction is perhaps one of the most famous in the vicinity of Mount Elbrus. Stone mushrooms are about twenty rock sculptures created by nature. They resemble real forest mushrooms, such as boletus, russula and boletus.
The Pokrovskie Chalky Mountains represent a unique natural landmark in the Orenburg region, possessing significant historical, geological, and botanical value. Located in the Akbulak district, these mountains consist of chalky limestone formations dating back to the Maastrichtian age of the Cretaceous period. Their layers are enriched with well-pr
The Maiden Braids waterfall, also known as Chiranbashi-Suu, is in the TOP 20 most beautiful waterfalls in Russia and is one of the natural attractions of the Elbrus National Park. It is located at an altitude of about 2800 meters above sea level and originates on the southern slopes of the Terskol peak, receiving water from the melting Gara-Bashi g
Terskol waterfall is located in the gorge of the same name in the Elbrus region in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. Its vertical part is a regular rectangular shape, 20 meters high and 12 meters wide. Rhododendrons located on one of the banks of the waterfall decorate it with their blooms in early summer. To visit the waterfall, there is a walking rout
The observatory on Terskol peak is one of the high-altitude astronomical stations, founded in 1980 at an altitude of 3150 meters above sea level. This is an international observatory, which is a branch of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and is part of the International Center for Astronomical and Medical-Ecological Research. The main t
The Putorana State Nature Reserve, located on the Putorana Plateau in the northwestern part of the Central Siberian Plateau, south of the Taimyr Peninsula, is a unique natural and cultural site. Founded on December 15, 1988, the reserve has a vast territory of 1,887,251 hectares, of which 1,773,300 hectares are protected areas. The reserve is famo
The Urenga mountain range, located in the Chelyabinsk region, is one of the outstanding natural objects of this region. Composed of quartzites, crystalline schists and phyllites, it is a wonderful example of natural beauty and unique landscape. The slopes of the ridge, covered with mixed forests, create picturesque and impressive views. The length
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 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
Shumak springs, located in the Okinsky district of Buryatia at an altitude of 1558 meters in the Eastern Sayan mountains, are a unique natural complex with special mineral waters and a favorable climate. The water of the springs has a high silicon content and low mineralization, which makes it a valuable natural resource with balneological properti
The Dolina ski complex is a great place for active recreation in the Orenburg region, near the city of Kuvandyk. Located in the picturesque valley of the Sakmara River, surrounded by the Ural Mountains, the complex offers a variety of winter activities. The slopes of the ski complex are laid along a slope more than 1 km wide, and are divided into
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
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