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
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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 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
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
Stolbichi is an impressive steep wall on the banks of the Volga, consisting of yellowish-gray flasks, formed in the Paleogene era. This natural landmark, divided into ten high towers, has a height of up to 50-55 meters and is a natural monument of federal significance. Stolbichi are located on the territory of the Shcherbakovsky natural park and s
The Karatash mountain range, located in the Southern Urals in Bashkortostan, is one of the region's most spectacular natural attractions. This ridge extends submeridionally between the Kataskina, Aigir and Minyak rivers, and its beauty and diversity of scenery attract tourists from all over the world. The length of Karatash is 17 km, and the width
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
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
The Kadargavan Canyon, part of the famous Kurtatinsky Gorge in North Ossetia, is an impressive natural phenomenon. Situated among alpine meadows and bright green slopes, the canyon impresses with its majestic beauty. The old peaks, shrouded in light fog, tend to the cloudy heights, and the Fiagdon River flows along the bottom, carrying its fast wat
Хашупсинский каньон в Абхазии представляет собой захватывающую природную локацию, привлекающую тысячи туристов ежегодно. Этот каньон протянулся вдоль реки Хашупсе и характеризуется отвесными скалами, теснинами и чашами с кристально чистой водой. В поездках в Хашупсинский каньон предлагается множество вариантов экскурсий, начиная от организованных
На территории Саракташского района, прилегающей к Башкирии, располагается природный объект - памятник природы "Андреевские шишки". Это название дано цепочке из пяти холмов, которые привлекают внимание своей формой и уникальностью. Шишки получили свое имя по форме, а также в честь села Андреевка, известного своим монастырем и красивой природой. Хол
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