May the Force be with you! Ten most mysterious places in the Southern Urals. Places of power near Yekaterinburg Places of power in Chelyabinsk
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On the territory of our country there are areas in which a person feels somehow special. Once there, you can experience euphoria, rethink your life and spiritually cleanse yourself.
Believers call such places “prayers,” mystics call them zones of enlightenment, and skeptics believe that magnetic fields are to blame.
There are thousands of places of power, here are the most famous of them:
central District
1. Lake Svetloyar (A) called "Russian Atlantis". According to legend, the founder of Kitezh, Prince Georgy Vsevolodovich, fleeing from the advancing army of Batu, flooded his city and church utensils in these waters, and he himself died in battle. Since then, Kitezh has become invisible, but righteous people can see lights in the depths of the lake and hear the ringing of bells. The water of Svetloyar has the inexplicable ability to be stored in a vessel for many years without losing its exceptional purity, transparency and taste - and for this reason it is considered holy.
How to get there: From Nizhny Novgorod across the Borsky Bridge along the highway Nizhny Novgorod- Kirov. We pass Semenov (you can take the bypass, or you can directly through the city), then along the Kirov highway after 30 km there will be a right turn to Voskresenskoye. We drive another 10 km towards Voskresensky to the sign “Vladimirskoye village, Svetloyar Lake”.
2. Healing springs Zhabynets (B) And Twelve Keys (C) V Tula region Each has its own legend. As for the first, the Monk Macarius is related to its origin (he revived the Zhabynsky monastery in 1615) - here under a young oak tree (by the way, the tree has survived to this day!) he saw a wounded Polish warrior dying of thirst, and hit the earth so that a life-giving spring flows. Twelve keys, according to legend, were driven into the burial places of the twelve sons of Elder Svirid, who died on the Kulikovo Field. Water from sources never spoils. It is also believed that if a person with faith in healing plunges headlong into it, then all his ailments will go away.
How to get there: Zhabynets. From Tula by car to Belev, then follow the signs to the village of Zhabyn (7 km). The distance from Tula is approximately 130 km.
Twelve springs. From Tula by car to Venev, turn left at the fork in the road, go to the sign for the springs, and then straight along the field for a kilometer. The distance from Tula is 70 km of asphalt and 1 km of dirt road.
3. Andrianova Sloboda and Adrianov-Uspensky Monastery (D). As one of the fundamental formulas of Russian Feng Shui says, “a holy place is never empty,” which means that all serious places of power have been explored and used a long time ago. The methods of recognition could be completely different: a pillar of fire that appeared, heard bell ringing or an icon found in the forest. An angel once pointed out this place to the founder of the monastery, Reverend Adrian Poshekhonsky. According to those who have been here, the area is covered with an incredibly uplifting, inspiring aura, eliminating dark thoughts.
How to get there: The nearby cities of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl and Vologda, from them to the city of Peshekhonye, then by bus to Andrianova Sloboda
4. Peryn Hill (F). One of the most serious places of power on the Russian Plain is located at the very source of the Volkhov, in the ancient Peryn tract. Once there was a large pagan sanctuary of the Eastern Slavs - the temple of the god of thunder and lightning Perun. After the baptism of Novgorod, in 991, a christian temple, and even later the Peryn Monastery was founded here, which was destroyed by the Swedes in 1611. Today, only one church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary remains preserved, which dates back to the beginning of the 13th century.
How to get there: The Peryn tract is located 4 km south of Veliky Novgorod, on the left bank of the Volkhov River.
5. Exact time of occurrenceŠmarenski caves (G) not yet installed. U local residents There are many legends, according to one of them, the monastery of the Solovetsky wonderworkers: Abbot Izosim and Savotey was located here. Later, the dungeon became the abode of selected monks who “made relics”: they gradually reduced their dose of food and died, and their bodies became incorruptible. It is also known that in 1850, peasant Vladimir Kostelev decorated the underground church with icons and held services here. Now the cells and utility rooms of the monastery are also inhabited, but not by people - bats sleep here hanging from the ceilings upside down.
How to get there: From Kursk to the village of Shmarnoye (about 45 km).
Northern region (Karelia, Arkhangelsk region-Solovki, Murmansk region-Kola Peninsula, Leningrad region)
6. Chardon archipelago in Karelia (A) constitute approximately 40 small uninhabited islands of volcanic origin. Rocky faults, rugged coastline, skerries, trees twisted in a spiral by streams of energy, felled and scorched by lightning, flowers all around and deafening silence.
How to get there: along Bolshoye Onego Bay from the mainland, about 30-40 minutes away on a good boat.
7. IslandKizhi (B) - business card Karelia. Here is a world-famous architectural ensemble of many wooden churches, buildings and houses. There is a legend that the buildings were made with only one ax, which the master then threw into the lake. The most outstanding structure is the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (1714), crowned with a complex system of twenty-two large scaly domes and built without a single nail. Once upon a time, ancient volcanoes raged in this area; later there were pagan places of power - cathedrals were erected on the site of ancient temples. Kizhi has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1990.
How to get there: In winter, getting to Kizhi is most problematic - at this time of year, they mainly use a helicopter, delivery of which is carried out from the Sands airport. In other seasons - by motor ship from Petrozavodsk. “Meteors” on hydrofoils sail to the island in a short time (the journey takes 1.5 hours).
8. Valaam (C) world famous due to the Orthodox monastery located on it, but other aspects ancient history The islands are still poorly studied. There are many rumors: megalithic walls, the temple of Veles, a rune stone, Celtic crosses on rocks and much more are mentioned. According to the Valaam legend, in ancient times, when the peoples living in the Ladoga region were just preparing to accept the Christian faith, the islands were even a gigantic pagan altar. Whether to believe this or not is a purely personal matter, the fact remains: in terms of energy, this is a very strong place. Once in the local atmosphere, even a very skeptical person is able to appreciate this.
How to get there: From Petrozavodsk to the city of Sortavala by minibus or bus, then on the Meteor ship. During the warm season, flights to Valaam operate daily. Attention! To visit the Valaam Monastery you need to apply for a pilgrimage or tourist voucher.
9. Bolshoi Zayatsky Island on Solovki (D). There are 14 stone labyrinths, erected by an unknown people. Spiral stone displays of round or oval shape reach a diameter of 20 meters. People who penetrate these structures experience a surge in vitality and normalize blood pressure. Men's brain activity improves, and women can be cured of infertility.
How to get there: From Arkhangelsk by plane to Vaskovo or Talagi airports. You can also get from Arkhangelsk to Solovki by boat. But often tickets for the ship are bought up by travel agencies and are practically not available for free sale. One option is to buy a ticket on a ship without a seat and travel as a deck passenger.
Through Kem (Karelia). Take the train to Kem station. Then from railway station by bus No. 1, minibus or taxi to Rabocheostrovsk, where the port is located. Then you can get there by boat in 2-4 hours.
Through Belomorsk. You can get to Belomorsk by train. This is closer than to Kemi. And then take a Comet or a motor ship to Solovki.
10. Behind Seydozer (E) The reputation of the most mysterious body of water has long been firmly established Kola Peninsula. The mystical aura was created by the Sami - they considered this place sacred, which, in fact, was reflected in the name: “seid” translated from Sami means “holy”. Contemporaries here found traces of ancient buildings and a stone observatory (another mini-Stonehenge), as well as something like meter-high runes carved on the coastal rocks. They say that to see the lake in all its glory, you need to talk to it and ask nicely. In case of agreement, from any fogs and snowstorms, valleys overgrown with branchy spruce trees, stone shores, and a gigantic petroglyph on one of the cliffs, which, oddly enough, is of natural origin, will emerge.
How to get there: From Murmansk by road (bus or taxi) through Olenegorsk and Revda to the village of Lovozero. The distance from Murmansk to Lovozero is 200 km. Or from the Olenegorsk railway station by road (bus or taxi) through Revda to the village of Lovozero. The distance from Olenegorsk to Lovozero is 85 km.
There are two roads leading to the lake itself. One is through the lowland between the Ninchurt and Kuamdespakhk mountains, from the village of Lovozero - to the mouth of the Motka River, from where it is only two kilometers to Seydozero. The second road is from the village of Revda, from which you will have to walk across the Elmorajok pass. But the ten-kilometer path through the pass is difficult in itself, and even dangerous in bad weather.
11. Konevets Island (H) . The brightest and most ancient point on the island is the Horse-Stone, glacial boulder weighing more than 750 tons. The stone is a battered pre-Christian altar on which the best stallions of the herds were sacrificed to the spirits. Such measures were necessary to ensure the prosperity of the pastures. As you might guess, the stone gave its name to the entire island. Although there is one more oddity here - Snake Mountain, which in ancient times served as a place of solitude and renunciation from everything worldly. In the 18th century, elders Zosima and Basilisk built their monasteries here. Now, however, nothing remains of these buildings; only the energy has been preserved, taking away all thoughts and giving calm, tranquility and contemplation.
How to get there: From St. Petersburg along Priozerskoye Highway. At 106 km you need to turn right following the sign in the direction of “Sovkhoz Pervomaisky”, after 0.5 km to the village. Fruit at the fork - left, then straight to the village. Zaostrovye, passing the village. Zaostrovye, at the T-shaped intersection - turn right (dirt road), after 4 km - fork, turn according to the sign - “Vladimirskaya Bay 1 km”, after 1 km at the bus stop turn left to the pier (60 m).
Or by train from Finlyandsky Station in the direction of Priozersk-Kuznechnoye, get to Gromovo station. There is a bus from Gromovo to Vladimirskaya Bay. The bus runs twice a day, morning and evening.
Attention! Staying on Konevets Island is possible only with the permission of the Pilgrimage Service of the Konevsky Monastery, with the personal blessing of the abbot of the monastery or his authorized representative.
12. Mon Repos Park(F) They came up with a huge glacier and two romantic barons. Translated from French, its name means “my rest.” They say that after being in this “oasis of silence,” people’s thoughts really come into order. Now the park is a cozy and sometimes dilapidated system of paths, Chinese bridges and manor buildings. Mystical puzzles are located on the Island of Death, where the family tomb of several generations of the Nikolai baron family is organized; in the Grotto of Medusa, where the hermit’s cell was originally conceived, and on unique stone ridges of the Ice Age, sometimes reaching 20 meters in height.
How to get there: From St. Petersburg from Finlyandsky station by train to Vyborg station or regular buses from Art. metro stations "Parnas" and "Devyatkino". In Vyborg, travel from the railway station by buses No. 1, 6.
Volga region(Tatarstan)
13. Sviyazhsk Island (A) is located at the confluence of the Sviyaga River and the Volga and is famous for the city located on it, founded in 1551. The most fascinating thing here is the view from the mountain to the river and meadow expanses, the Assumption Cathedral with rich paintings from the turn of the 16th-17th centuries, the oldest wooden Trinity Church in the region and the ruins of churches destroyed under Soviet rule and the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, left as is.
How to get there: From Kazan it is approximately 30 km to the village of Vasilyevo, then to water transport. From railway station Sviyazhsk (train "Kazan - Kanash"), which is located on the mainland, then by car along a dam with an asphalt road.
North Caucasus region (Krasnodar region)
14. Stone dolmens (A) in the villages of Vozrozhdenie and Pshada. In the Gelendzhik area there are stone structures, built in the region of the 3rd millennium BC, it is not clear by whom and it is not clear why. Contemporaries gave each block a romantic name, such as: “Hidden Potential”, “Wisdom”, “Harmony” and “Spirit”. They say that next to these megalithic buildings, many people’s wishes come true and questions are answered.
How to get there: From Gelendzhik by car or bus to the village of Pshada (a little short distance, 4th km) or to the village of Vozrozhdenie (Zhane River), and then walk to the mountains.
Ural
15. Ancient city of Arkaim (A). One of the most famous energy points in Russia is located in Chelyabinsk region. In this place, about four thousand years ago, there was an ancient settlement clearly oriented by the stars in the shape of two concentric circles. And although archaeologists did not find anything interesting here - only clay shards, tools and coals - which is not attributed to Arkaim. Scientists talk quite seriously about the origin of the Aryan race here and about the ancient observatory located here.
How to get there: From Chelyabinsk by train to Bredy station. Then take the Breda-Magnitogorsk bus to the sign “Turn to Arkaim”; Or by train to Magnitogorsk station, and then by bus Magnitogorsk-Bredy to the “Turn to Arkaim” sign.
16. Holy Mountain Iremel (B). The Ural Mountains are the oldest on the planet, and every stone preserves the memory of the birth of the Earth. Iremel is the second largest mountain in the Southern Urals; on its peaks the snow does not melt until June. It is believed that swimming in the streams that flow here relieves fatigue and energizes you. And if you climb it on foot, you can gain strength for a year. Ginseng grows here, the root of which is considered the elixir of youth.
How to get there: The nearest cities of the Chelyabinsk region: Yuryuzan, Bakal and Trekhgorny, from them by train to Vyazovaya station. By car from Ufa: highway M5, section Ufa - Chelyabinsk, turn to the city of Yuryuzan, from Yuryuzan to Tyulyuk - 50 km according to signs; from Chelyabinsk: 6-7 km from Bakal, turn left to the village of Pervukha, then follow the signs.
17. Devil's fort (D) - a mysterious rock complex standing on the top of a mountain in Sverdlovsk region. The walls, made of black, flat volcanic rocks that are approximately 300 million years old, rise 347 meters above sea level. Such grandeur does not allow one to get rid of the thought that there was some otherworldly help here. In ancient times, the granite city was deeply revered and it was believed that spirits lived in the towers of the walls. Pagans performed sacrificial rituals here, and shamans communicated with the spirits of their ancestors.
How to get there: From Yekaterinburg by train towards Nizhny Tagil, take a ticket to Iset station. At the station you need to walk back along railway 150-200 meters, cross the tracks and continue along the asphalt road in the same direction. After the industrial zone, the road will lead to Zavodskaya Street, you need to go to the end, then turn right onto Mira Street, lined with two-story houses, after house No. 3 turn left into the forest.
18. Shaitan Lake in Omsk region(E). They say that his double bottom hides ancient temple the monkey god is Hanuman, and the water in it is considered “dead”. The lake is visible only to a select few, that is, simply not everyone gets to it: on the road you may suddenly be caught by either a heavy downpour, or you will simply lose your way.
How to get there: From Omsk to direct bus“Omsk-Okunevo”, or to the village of Muromtsevo, then by regional bus or taxi to the village of Okunevo. By car from Omsk to Muromtsevo, then drive through the villages of Kokshenevo and Lisino, at the 14th kilometer after Muromtsevo you will see a small branch of the road to the left with two boards “Keep the forest from fire” (one yellow, the other blue) - opposite them, go left.
19. Ukok Plateau (F) located 2000 meters above sea level, on the threshold of the firmament, and in ancient times Scythian tribes lived here, leaving behind numerous patterns on the ground, similar to the patterns in the Nazca desert. In total, there are about 1,500 archaeological sites, as well as unique radon springs, the ruins of a Soviet weather station, winter quarters of shepherds, the mound of Princess Ukok and clear lakes with magnificent grayling. In this area, you can only speak in a whisper, otherwise you will disturb the powerful mountain spirits and bring great trouble upon yourself. The place is listed world heritage UNESCO.
How to get there: Nearest in Russia locality to the Ukok plateau - the village of Dzhazator, Kosh-Agach district, it is located 35 kilometers north of the plateau. Ukok is connected to the outside world by dirt, impassable roads through the Ukok (Russian-Kazakhstan border), Ulan-Daba (Russian-Mongolian border) and Teply Klyuch pass. The Teply Klyuch pass (Kalgutinsky pass) is reached by the road from Kosh-Agach. If this village can be reached by ordinary cars, then overcoming the Teply Klyuch pass, whose height is 2,907 meters above sea level, is only possible by jeeps or heavy paramilitary vehicles.
20. Mount Belukha in Altai (G). The highest point of Siberia is considered not just a place of power, but one of the centers of the planet. It is equidistant from the four oceans, three great religions meet here, and modern research fully confirmed its special bioenergetic potential. Belukha has long been considered sacred, and many legends are associated with it: according to one, ancient Shambhala is located somewhere here, according to another, an energy bridge goes from here to Everest, according to a third, and so on, gods of completely different calibers live here. Be that as it may, the indigenous Altai people do not come close to their shrine, but worship it from below, having first cleared their minds of bad thoughts.
How to get there: The best way to get to Belukha is by car along the Chuysky tract. About 150 km from Gorno-Altaisk, after the Seminsky pass there will be a road (on the right) to Ust-Kan and Ust-Koks regional centers. The road goes through the village of Tungur. From the village of Tungur to Mount Belukha it is about 50 km. Local buses from Gorno-Altaisk also go to the village of Tungur.
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The archaeological complex of Arkaim evokes different assessments. Some consider it simply a monument of the Bronze Age, others are sure that it is evidence of the power of an ancient civilization.
Chance find
Arkaim, located in the Chelyabinsk region, is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Russia, largely because it is still a big mystery to scientists. Despite the fact that Arkaim is called a city, in appearance it is completely inconspicuous. Archaeologists could not see it: only schoolchildren drew the attention of scientists to the unusual reliefs.
In 1987, it was necessary to build a reservoir for the needs of the local irrigation system. According to the rules, before such work it was necessary to explore the area for archaeological finds. Having begun excavations at the site of the discovered elevations, scientists realized that they had stumbled upon something very remarkable.
Despite the undeniable archaeological value of the find, the authorities planned to flood the construction area of the irrigation system. Only thanks to the intervention of the director of the Hermitage, Boris Piotrovsky, was it possible to defend this unique historical object. In 1991, the area around the settlement was declared a protected area, joining the complex to the Ilmensky Mineralogical Reserve as a branch.
The location of the Arkaim settlement is a cape at the confluence of the Bolshaya Karaganka and Utyaganka rivers, its diameter is about 170 meters. The object received its name from the height dominating the area, which is located 4 km south of the archaeological site. It is assumed that the toponym “Arkaim” has a Turkic etymology and is translated as “ridge”, “back”, “base”.
"Country of Cities"
Large-scale excavations in Arkaim began in 1991. A group of archaeologists led by Gennady Zdanovich uncovered approximately half (about 8000 m²) of the settlement area. The study of the monument was carried out using natural scientific methods - paleosoil, geological-mineralogical, geological-morphological, as well as using radiocarbon dating.
The remaining part of the object in the ground was examined using archaeomagnetic methods. Here, for the first time in the Trans-Urals, the reconstruction method was used and drawings of a possible type of settlement were made. As a result, scientists managed to completely restore the layout of the settlement.
The monument turned out to be rich in all kinds of archaeological finds. Human remains (burials of infants in the walls of dwellings) and domestic animals, harnesses and craft tools, molds for casting metal products and fragments of chariots were discovered here. In addition, water supply and storm drainage were identified.
In addition to the ancient settlement itself, several dozen unfortified ancient settlements were discovered nearby, which gave archaeologists the opportunity to call the entire complex the “Country of Cities.” After examining the skulls, scientists determined that the inhabitants of the settlement belonged to the Caucasian race. Radiocarbon dating showed that the age of the structures could range from 3,600 to 3,900 years.
Walled City
The uniqueness of Arkaim is not so much in its antiquity, but in its concept. Archaeologists claim that the city was built according to a pre-planned plan, with complex and multifunctional architecture.
Arkaim was a wooden fortress consisting of two “apartment” buildings. The thickness of its walls reached five meters, the height was more than eight meters. The city had complex fortifications and engineering structures. There were foundry workshops where bronze was produced. However, the history of the city's origin remains a mystery.
According to one of the most common versions, the city was the spiritual center of the peoples living here, priests lived and performed rituals here, and their fellow tribesmen gathered here for sacred festivals. In the center of the settlement there was a square, which served as a temple under open air.
According to archaeologists, Arkaim also served as a military garrison: during the raids of nomads, the entire population of the area flocked to its protection. In addition to the cult center and garrison, the city had areas occupied by industrial premises. How long Arkaim lasted is unknown. Its walls, according to scientists, showed no traces of the assault. However, it was established that a major fire had occurred in the city, as a result of which Arkaim was completely burned out.
Tourists going to Arkaim are usually disappointed. Being near the complex you won’t really see anything. The outlines of the ancient settlement can only be seen from a bird's eye view.
"Place of Power"
Arkaim is interesting not only to scientists, but also to followers of alternative history and esoteric teachings. The first step towards the unscientific development of Arkaim was taken back in 1991 when astrologer Tamara Globa visited the excavation site.
Supporters of esoteric teachings recognize Arkaim as a “place of power”; adherents of alternative history call it the “ancestral home of the Slavs” and even the “cradle of civilization”. Someone says she was here ancient observatory, someone is looking here for sacred knowledge left by the ancient Aryans.
Those especially keen on mysticism come here in search of anomalous phenomena, and sometimes their overheated imagination is actually able to see a miracle. Perhaps the boldest hypothesis declares Arkaim the birthplace of Zarathustra.
However, adherents of traditional science note that the level of development of the “Arkaim civilization” described in the publications of esotericists usually appears significantly overestimated compared to the real state of affairs.
However, the appearance of Arkaim forced historians to reconsider their ideas about the Bronze Age in Russia. It is quite obvious that Siberia 3 thousand years ago was by no means the outskirts of world civilization: the high level of metallurgy gave this region a prominent place in the cultural space from the Mediterranean to Altai.
There are many places in the Chelyabinsk region that are full of all kinds of legends. And some are even credited with supernatural abilities, calling them “places of Power” or, on the contrary, “abodes of Evil.” Be that as it may, these devilish objects are right next to us. And to make sure who is right - adherents of various kinds of “drums” or cynical skeptics - it’s worth visiting these places yourself at least once.
Arkaim - the ancestral home of humanity?
This is “our everything.” Our Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza in one bottle. Perhaps, this is perhaps the only object in the region that can compete with them in terms of antiquity. According to archaeologists, the remains of the ancient settlement date back to the 3rd-2nd millennium BC.
For skeptics, this is a bare steppe with long hills, called “mountains” here. Between them there is a cultural monument. There are only three objects related directly to the ancient settlement. These are circles remaining from the walls and buildings of the fortified city, two necropolises and the remains of ancient corrals. No cyclopean structures, giant walls or other visible indicators of the power of the ancients. Everything else - the Scythian-Sarmatian mound Temir, the Cossack estate, the yurt-like dwellings of the Stone Age - is a reconstruction of our days.
But, despite the visual paucity, Arkaim has become a real mecca for adherents of all kinds of pseudoscientific and esoteric teachings. It is called the “ancestral home of the Aryans”, “the cradle of human civilization” and even the “birthplace of Zarathustra”. Every year hundreds of people come to Arkaim to meet and spend the sun on one of the hills surrounding the settlement - Mount Blagodatnaya and Shamanka. It is believed that if you make three specific wishes on Blagodatnaya, they will certainly come true, and the Shaman gives health and energizes you. Here you can “atone for the sins” of your kind.
Particularly impressionable individuals even hear otherworldly voices and lose their minds, and for some, the notorious “third eye” opens.
Skeptics consider Arkaim just a transit city for nomads, interesting only for archaeologists and historians. But they still admit that at dawn they feel “something like that.”
Where it is located: 8 kilometers north of the village of Amursky, Bredinsky district and 2 km from the village of Aleksandrovsky, Kizilsky district. The distance from Chelyabinsk is from 380 to 420 km, depending on the choice of route.
Ignatievskaya Cave
As soon as they call it a cave modest in speleological characteristics - only 540 meters of passages - located in the Katav-Ivanovo region. And “an art gallery of the Stone Age”, and “the gate between life and death”, and “the monastery of the Virgin Mary”.
Yamazy-Tash (another name for the object) is part of the Serpievsky Castle - a complex of about 30 caves located in the vicinity of the Sim River. It is primarily known for its cave paintings, which were originally attributed to the Paleolithic, but later research dated them to the 4th-6th millennium BC.
Be that as it may, in two underground halls they found several groups of ancient images, including bears, mammoths, horses and even strange drawings in which ufologists tend to see an airplane, a rocket and other UFOs.
Another attraction that attracts pilgrims like a magnet is a bizarre stalagmite that vaguely resembles a human figure. Believers saw in it the image of the Mother of God and set up an impromptu chapel with crosses, candles and other church utensils.
According to legend, in the 19th century a certain elder Ignatius lived here, after whom the cave was named. There is a version that this Ignatius is none other than Emperor Alexander I, who did not die in Taganrog in 1825, but labored in the field of pilgrimage in order to atone for the sin of parricide.
Adherents of the supernatural talk about batteries draining unusually quickly in the cave, light bulbs going out, and photo flashes not working. They also talk about the feeling of someone else’s presence and the sounds of footsteps and faint sighs coming out of nowhere. Those especially knowledgeable claim that on a full moon you can see Elder Ignatius in person, going out to gaze at the moon.
For skeptics, the Ignatievskaya Cave is a dark, rather dirty and uncomfortable place (the temperature in the halls usually does not exceed +5 degrees), in addition, practically unequipped for excursions. And barely visible rock paintings are of interest only to specialists.
Where is it located: Katav-Ivanovsky district, the right bank of the Sim River, 8 kilometers from the village of Serpievka. The distance from Chelyabinsk is about 290 km.
Taganay - “support of the moon”
Taganay National Park is a completely cultivated area that annually welcomes thousands of tourists. This is an area of 56 thousand hectares surrounding the Bolshoi Taganay ridge, which includes four highest points - the Two-Headed Hill, Kruglitsa, Otkliknoy Ridge and Mount Dalniy Taganay. In addition, the national park includes several more mountain ranges - Yurma, Itsil, Dolgiy Mys, Nazminsky, Maly and Middle Taganay. There are both approved and recommended by the management trails, as well as many untrodden paths and paths. This is where most of the “anomalous phenomena” that tourists like to talk about occur.
For example, people who are passionate about ufology believe that Taganay is a transit point for UFOs. Here they hang for a long time, and then either quickly rush away, or majestically loiter over the astonished audience. True, in the age of digital technology, eyewitnesses of saucer flights cannot provide a single photo. But this, according to them, is due to the influence of aliens on gadgets.
They also talk about the changing passage of time on the Taganay paths, sound mirages, a mysterious “living” fog and a creature that some consider the local yeti, others consider the mysterious Kialim grandmother. On Taganay, a traveler can easily be seized by supernatural horror or such anxiety that it will force him to run wherever his eyes look.
Skeptics do not see anything mysterious on Taganay, but only feel the ringing silence and admire the surrounding beauty. In this both of them are similar.
Where it is located: 8-10 kilometers from the city of Zlatoust and 140-150 kilometers from Chelyabinsk.
"Devil's hole" on the Ai River
The least “promoted” of all the mysterious objects in the Chelyabinsk region.
For the first time, a 14-year-old schoolboy, who was rafting along the Ayu in 1988, spoke about this place. According to him, having climbed a lonely rocky ledge, he walked ten meters to the top of a wooded mountain in search of brushwood for a fire and saw a plain stretching to the horizon, sown with either rye or wheat. In addition, not the slightest breath of wind was felt here, while on the cliff it blew with all its might. In addition, in the picture he saw there was a cloudless sunset sky, and where the schoolboy came from, there were rain clouds. And finally, as soon as the young tourist broke away from his obsession, he heard the sound of a spoon hitting a bowl - a call for food. The schoolboy went downstairs and was horrified to learn that they were signaling for dinner, and he climbed up the rock right after breakfast. Thus, while he was contemplating the landscape in the spirit of the artist Shishkin, about 10 o’clock disappeared somewhere.
Years later, the story became the property of various kinds of esotericists, and they unanimously declared that the teenager looked into a parallel world. Several expeditions in search of a window “to the next world” did not lead to anything, but in 2006 one of the tourists again spoke about the “devil hole”. The story repeated itself: again dead calm and Shishkin rye.
Where is it located: the border of the Kiginsky district of Bashkortostan and the Satkinsky district of the Chelyabinsk region, somewhere near a lonely rock outcrop on the right bank of the bend of the Ai River between the villages of Kulmetovo and Alekseevka.
Lake Itkul and Shaitan-stone
The very name of the lake is already alarming. Itkul translated from Bashkir means “meat lake”. According to one version, the Demidov factory owners, in order to drive away the Muslim Bashkirs who were interfering with industrial development, threw several carts of pork into the lake. Since then, the reservoir has gained the reputation of a “bad” place.
But not so much because of the “desecration” of the lake, but because of the Shaitan stone, which sticks out of the water about 30 meters from the shore. In ancient times, human sacrifices were allegedly performed on it, and this place is so entangled in negative energy that it began to attract drowned people. Other lovers of mysticism, on the contrary, claim that at the top of the Shaitan Stone they feel an extraordinary surge of energy. True, how they do this is unclear. You can climb the rock only with the help of climbing equipment.
Location: Kasli district, southern tip of Lake Itkul. 7-8 kilometers along coastline from the village of Klyuchi.
Sugomak cave - Noah's abode
Where did Noah land after the flood according to the Bible? Well, of course, on Mount Ararat, the majority will answer. But the local history writer of the early twentieth century Fyodor Konyaev in the book “ Recent history The Flood” claims that Noah’s Ark landed not at Ararat, but at Mount Arakul. And the forefather himself and his family lived in the Sugomak cave not far from the future city of Kyshtym.
This is the only cave in the region that is surrounded by marble. Its length is 123 meters. The cave consists of three grottoes, the last of which is half-flooded, which gives reason to talk about the presence of unknown passages hidden under the water column, which lead straight to the dungeons of the Demidov mansion in Kyshtym. And the members of the Cosmopoisk expedition discovered some disk-shaped objects in the depths of the cave. Could it be flying saucers? And, of course, it was from the Sugomak cave that the most famous character of Kyshtym, the dwarf Alyoshenka, came into the light of day.
In general, the cave is nothing special - no rock paintings, no spectacular stalactites with stalagmites. However, this is where local psychics come to recharge with cosmic energy. Another “place of power”.
Where it is located: 4-5 kilometers from the western outskirts of the city of Kyshtym along the highway running along Lake Sugomak.
Wings of the Dragon or Devil's Gate
A bizarrely shaped rocky ledge located in the forest on the northwestern spur of Mount Tyoplaya in the Kyshtym urban district. This is a stone arch located on a stepped ledge with a total height of 10 meters. And the hole is human height. If you have a vivid imagination, you can really see something mythological in the outlines of the rock. And esotericists, naturally, endow “Dragon Wings” with all the accompanying surroundings - a flow of either “light” or, on the contrary, “dark” energy that passes through the gate. But, despite the indefinite polarity, any wishes made in the hole seem to certainly come true.
Quite a “Tolkienesque” look, evoking memories of elves, dwarves and other hobbits. In a word, the Eye of Sauron.
Where it is located: 17 kilometers from Kyshtym in the area of the village of Slyudorudnik. The distance from Chelyabinsk is about 95 km.
Arakul Shihans - a brother of the Chinese Wall
This is the name of the granite rocky ridge, stretching from north to south for 2 kilometers. It has average height 30-40 meters. It seems to be crawling along the mountainside, which reminds us of the Great Chinese wall. Archaeologists have found several sites of ancient people at their foot, and at the top - bowl-shaped depressions of man-made origin. Their purpose is unknown. These are probably places for signal fires that were made in later times during the development of the Urals, or were used for the same purposes by fugitive robbers.
However, esotericists are sure that the depressions are ancient altars, with the help of which shamans communicated with spirits. However, the view from their peaks is truly mesmerizing. From here you can see 11 lakes and the marvelous landscapes of the Southern Urals stretching beyond the horizon. “The whole world is in the palm of your hand, you are happy and silent...”
Location: near the city Verkhniy Ufaley and 6 km east of Silach station.
Chashkovskoe stone settlement - the dream of lonely people
The Chashkovskoe stone settlement is a pile of stone remains protruding from the ground by 10-15 meters. According to local legend, gnomes once lived here, and when people came here, the natives either went underground or turned into stone. It is reliably known that it was here that deposits of copper ore were found, which marked the beginning of the construction of the Miass plant, and with it the entire city.
The stone ledges have their own names, for example, “Pigeon”, “Dog”, “Dragon”. But the most popular among tourists is the “Snake” or “Frog” stone. According to stories that guides tell, if a lonely person kisses him, he will soon find his soul mate. Believe it or not, it has been established for certain that the recently divorced and absolutely critical Chelyabinsk resident followed the guide’s advice as a joke, and within two weeks he met the lady of his heart, with whom he had been with for more than five years. It turns out that there is still something in this? True, shortly before this, for the same purpose, a man threw a coin into the mouth of a bronze boar in Milan. So what ultimately played a role?
Where is it located: 27-30 kilometers south of Miass, near the village of Chernovskoye.
Iremel - mountain of ghosts
Translated from Turkic, “iremel” means “place that gives strength.” And the village of Tyulyuk, located at the foot of the mountain, means “desire”. With all that it implies. It is not difficult to guess that on the top of Iremel any tyuluk can be performed. True, not just like that, but as a gift that should be presented to local spirits.
In ancient times, human sacrifices were supposedly made for this purpose. Now they have forgotten about bribes to ethereal beings, so all sorts of devilry is happening on Iremel. Either tourists will get lost, even with a map and a GPS navigator, then they will disappear, and then suddenly things will appear again. Ufologists know that there is a UFO base inside the mountain, and saucers fly at regular intervals.
Of course, psychics come here to “recharge”, because there is a “portal” on Iremel. And they put it on a par with Mount Kailash in Tibet and Belukha in Altai. And finally, the especially advanced claim that they saw in the depths of the mountain the gene pool of humanity - people in a state of “samadhi” or “samadhi” who emerge into the light of day in the form of ghosts. And other mystics consider them a “white-eyed miracle” - a mythical people who went underground.
Where is it located: geographically, Iremel is located in Bashkiria, but the nearest settlement - the village of Tyuluk - is located in the south-eastern part of the Katav-Ivanovsky district of the Chelyabinsk region, 45-60 kilometers from the regional center.
Places of power are special territories filled with strong energy. A person, entering such a place, feels noticeable changes, both physically and emotionally. There are two types of places of power - those created by nature and those prayed for by man. Today we will talk about natural places forces of the Southern Urals. The Ural Mountains are considered the most ancient on the planet. The local peaks and landscapes keep secrets dating back thousands of years. We suggest you go along Ural ridge to get acquainted with the beauties and fertile places of the Southern Urals. An experienced traveler, the founder of the company, helps us with this active rest"Everest" Evgeny Konovalov.
Conscious rest is an emptiness in the head
The word “rest” evokes different associations for each person. For some it is peace and quiet, while for others it is noise and crazy fun. For some it’s a lake or mountains, for others it’s a bar or a rock concert. The bustle of the city takes us away from the state of peace, we are all running somewhere, we are late. The rectangular, clear architecture of the city replaced the soft lines of nature. The city does not allow time to stop, which is why diseases of the nervous system have become so common in society. The word “depression” has become firmly established in our vocabulary. It is believed that the happiest people are those who live and (which is important!) do physical labor in nature. Combination of contemplation natural beauty and activity is the key have a nice rest.
“The result of a good rest is moderate muscle fatigue, emptiness in the head and new acquaintances. In the city, few people work physically, muscles atrophy, and because of this, neuroses and insomnia occur. Sleep after mild physical fatigue is much better: deeper and more useful. As for communication, our tourists joke: “Everest connects hearts.” Young people look closely at each other during hikes, then create couples and families. In just four years, we have already played about 10 weddings of the ripples who met on our hikes,” said Evgeniy Konovalov.
According to Evgeniy, for him, places of power and nature in general are the territory where all insoluble issues are resolved. The young man calls Turgoyak his favorite place. Moreover, swimming in the lake is not a priority for a guy. The main thing is the opportunity to see the famous reservoir.
“Turgoyak is my personal place of power. I can sit on the shore of the lake for half a day and still feel the energy flowing. When some difficult question arises in my life, the best option is to come here and meditate, or climb some mountain, fortunately there are many of them in our region,” says Evgeniy Konovalov. – I know people who, on the contrary, are helped by walking, because this is also a kind of meditation, rhythmic movements bring a person into a kind of trance. And so on the go, it also becomes clear in my head that a solution to the problem is found.”
Evgeniy is sure that nature helps to find balance and calm down. It is in this state that a person can soberly assess what seemed insoluble to him.
Outdoor recreation is good to combine with various practices. Recently, the guys from Everest have begun to actively develop yoga tours. According to Evgeniy, nature and learning are a smart combination. For yoga tour participants, trip organizers prepare only vegetarian food. On regular trips, two types of menus are prepared. Another good combination is hiking plus a sauna. Then, in addition to the purification of the mind, the purification of the body is also added.
Choosing a tourist route
Big Nurgush
The park got its name from the high-mountain lake Zyuratkul, translated from the Bashkir “Yurak-kul” or heart-lake. The reservoir is surrounded by five high ridges and mountains: Urenga, Lukash, Nurgush, Moskal and Zyuratkul. The highest point in the Chelyabinsk region is Bolshoi Nurgush with a height of 1,406 meters. The one-way journey will be 14 km.
Tourists start their journey early in the morning from the shelter “At the Three Peaks”, this is last place for relaxation before the ascent, there will be no other warm corner on the tourists’ way. It’s better to leave heavy things here so you can walk lightly. Experienced travelers advise going to Big Nurgush in summer or winter time, late autumn is also good. In the off-season, when everything in the city has melted, there is still water in the mountains; if you fall through the snow, you can fall into a stream with your foot. So during this period, spare clothes and shoes will come in handy.
Climbing the highest hill in the Chelyabinsk region, you can see the rising of the “European” sun. The viewing range is more than 100 kilometers. From here you can see how the day begins in Europe. At the top of the Big Nurgush there is a huge mountain plateau with an area of nine square kilometers, which tourists compare with alpine meadows. By the way, Lake Zyuratkul is the highest mountain lake in Europe, and at the same time fresh lake Ural. There is a belief that If you wash in this lake, you will be happy in love. The pilgrimage of lovers and those who want to find love continues to these lands all summer. It’s true that even in the hot season, plunging into the waters of Zyuratkul is a feat. The water here is constantly cold, as it does not have time to warm up.
Where is it located: Satkinsky district, Chelyabinsk region, nearest settlement: Satka
Shihan
The Kasli district of the Chelyabinsk region is rich in mysterious places. Thus, many people know the stone remains on Shikhan near Lake Arakul. Shihan was formed by huge granite slabs and blocks, as if washed by water. The origin of the remains is unknown; some individual researchers even suggest that they appeared after the Flood. The length of the Arakul Shikhan lasts more than two kilometers, the maximum width of the chain is 50 meters, and the height is 80 meters. On the stones there are bizarre, ideally shaped depressions - bowls. The most common version is that they were created by man and were used as fire pits. However, there is a version that this is the work of a UFO. IN good weather From the height of Shikhan there is a magnificent view of 11 lakes!
Where is it located: Kasli district, Chelyabinsk region, nearest settlement: Vishnegorsk village
Allaki
Another mysterious place in the Kasli region is the Allaki sanctuary. The stone blocks on the shore of Lake Bolshiye Allaki were called " stone tents" This is truly a fascinating sight. On a small hill there are blocks of stone pressed against each other, and around there is not a single rock, mountain or even a tree - a continuous plain. Archaeologists believe that the “stone town” served as a sanctuary. The height of the stone remains reaches 10 meters, they stand approximately 50 meters from the water. In each rock, tourists see different images - some - the face of a person, some - an animal. In total, there are 14 blocks located on the shore of the lake.
Where is it located: Kasli district, Chelyabinsk region, nearest settlement: Kasli (focus on the village of Krasny Partizan)
Taganay
Taganay Nature Park is a fabulous mountain “country”. Taganay translated from Bashkir means “stand for the moon.” Passes through the park geographical boundary Europe and Asia. Uniqueness national park“Taganai” is that many valuable ecological systems have been preserved here almost untouched - mountain tundras and meadows, relict forests. Black rock, Double-headed hill, Responsive ridge, Aleksandrovskaya hill, Mont Blanc, Kruglitsa ( highest point ridge - 1178 meters) - these names are familiar to any self-respecting South Ural tourist, even those who, if they have not yet visited Taganay, are definitely going to do so in the near future.
We advise you to get to the Two-Headed Hill, where there is a large Stone River- an elongated chaotic pile of stone blocks up to six kilometers long. The weight of each block reaches 10 tons. The origin of the “river” is not fully understood, but in appearance the stones are very similar to the bed of a water artery. According to the most common version, the stone channel appeared in the place where a giant ancient glacier descended from the mountains, smoothing out part of a large mountain.
Where is located: Zlatoust urban district, nearest settlement: Zlatoust
Ignatievskaya Cave
Ignatievskaya Cave is an ancient art gallery. There are only three similar caves with Paleolithic paintings in Russia, and all of them are located in the Southern Urals (in the Chelyabinsk region and Bashkortostan). The cave is surrounded by many myths and legends. One of them is associated with the elder Ignatius, after whom the cave is named. It is believed that the hermit was none other than Alexander I, whose death is questioned by some researchers. So, according to this version, the king faked his death in order to live as a hermit. There is also a more prosaic legend, according to which Ignatius was an escaped convict who atoned for his sins in a cave. Nevertheless, according to the testimony of people of that time, the elder healed everyone who came to him from ailments.
But still, the fame of the cave was brought not by dubious legends, but by obvious drawings of primitive people discovered by scientists in 1980. It is believed that rock art appeared here about 14 thousand years ago! Various animals are depicted on the walls and ceiling, as well as geometric symbols. Ancient artists used red and black ocher for painting. Another interesting find is a natural bas-relief on the wall, in which the image of a woman can be guessed. It is believed that this is the face of the Mother of God. Pilgrims still come here in the hope of being healed of various diseases. The entrance to the cave is located above the Sim River, on its right bank. The total length of Ignatievskaya passages is more than 500 meters.
Where is it located: Katav-Ivanovsky district, the nearest settlement is the village of Serpievka
Arkaim
One of the most interesting “places of power” is the ancient settlement of Arkaim, located in the South Ural steppe. Today Arkaim is a world-famous open-air museum-reserve; it is called the Ural Troy. Created according to a pre-thought-out plan, with a clear urban planning idea, complex architecture and fortification, Arkaim makes us understand that the culture of the Arkaim people was at a very high level. Arkaim is one of the so-called “proto-cities” that existed in the Southern Trans-Urals four thousand years ago, together with other similar monuments (“Country of Cities”) and claim to be one of the centers of world civilizations.
It is surprising that the residents of Arkaim already at that distant time equipped their city with treatment facilities so that dirty wastewater would not flow into the rivers. It was an eco-friendly city whose people lived in harmony with nature. Researchers even suggest that the Arkaim people possessed the technology of processing and recycling waste. By the way, not all travelers, coming to Arkaim, visit the settlement itself. Many, getting to tent camp and hills, they believe that they have visited a place of power. But to get to the settlement itself, where the reconstruction of the dwellings of the Arkaim residents is now presented, and where the houses themselves were previously located, you need to walk several kilometers ( general route round trip 5 km), the excursion can be booked at the travel agency near the tent camp.
They also avoid several peaks far from the camp. As a rule, tourists climb Shamanka, Mount of Love, and Mount of Repentance, located near the tents. Rarely does a tourist get to Mount Reason, which is located 16 km from the camp. It is believed that this mountain gives clarity of mind, and the path to true knowledge is never easy! Many here begin to feel dizzy and feel worse. Some researchers claim that the mountain is a source of radiation of powerful energy flows. Seven kilometers from the camp stands the Mountain of the Seven Seals, which is considered the place where the “third eye” can open. Routes to different sides from the camp can turn into interesting hikes as part of a visit to Arkaim.
By the way, the Bolshaya Karaganka River, which goes around the settlement of Arkaim, is considered sacred by esotericists and is called the sister of the Ganges. There is a local belief that in order to look one year younger, you need to descend into it as many times as the person is old.
Location: Bredinsky district, Chelyabinsk region. Nearest settlements: Amursky village, Bredinsky district and Aleksandrovsky village, Kizilsky district
Turgoyak. Vera Island
If anyone hasn’t heard yet, Turgoyak is the younger brother of Baikal. The composition and level of purity in both lakes is approximately the same. There are more than 3,000 lakes in the Southern Urals, but Turgoyak is rightly called the pearl. Fresh clear water allows you to see the bottom of the reservoir more than 15 meters deep. The shores of the lake are high and steep, the reservoir is framed by centuries-old pine trees. The freshness of crystal clear water, the beauty of the rocks and forest air allow you to quickly restore strength and health, and fill yourself with energy.
The surroundings of Turgoyak are recognized as one of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. There are more than a dozen on the lake picturesque islands, but more than others, the island of Vera, overgrown with mysteries and secrets, attracts tourists. The main finds of scientists on the island are megaliths - stone structures connected without any mortar. The megaliths of Vera Island are classified as dolmens - religious buildings. A Neanderthal site and the remains of Old Believers’ monasteries were also discovered on the island. The island is named after the hermit who, according to legend, lived here in a stone dugout at the beginning of the last century.
Where is located: Miass urban district, nearest settlement: Turgoyak village
Iremel
Iremel is one of the most beautiful and high peaks Ural mountains. According to the most common version, the name of the mountain means “the saddle of a hero.” The peak is located on the border of Bashkortostan and the Chelyabinsk region. The climb to Iremel will give tourists many pleasant minutes and beautiful scenery. The highlands are surrounded by magnificent Ural forests - among the trees there are even relict spruce forests. In summer, the aroma of Ural herbs is dizzying, and the forests are full of berries - lingonberries and blueberries. The slopes of the Bogatyr's Saddle are covered with huge boulders - kurums, which will not be easy for an inexperienced traveler to overcome. On the slopes, even in the hot summer, you can find non-melting glaciers.
Since ancient times Iremel has been revered as sacred peak, abode of the gods. In ancient times, the passage here was closed to mere mortals. Local Bashkirs forbade ordinary people to climb the mountain. But these days the mountain is of great interest not only among tourists, but also among esotericists. Iremel is compared to the peaks of Tibet and Altai. Here tourists rush to make wishes cherished wish. It’s true that a place of power can either bless its guests or simply not let them in. As Evgeniy Konovalov says, he led groups to Iremel more than 16 times, and only reached the top three times. Why – read about this in the rules for visiting places of power.
Where is it located: on the border of Bashkiria and the Chelyabinsk region. Nearest town Tyulyuk
Places of power: visiting rules
Evgeniy Konovalov, hike organizer:
– It is believed that Iremel is protected by a powerful spirit. Despite the fact that the mountain is officially open to tourists, in fact it continues to deny access to those it does not consider worthy of climbing. If there is a person in a group with a bad mood, I already have a feeling that we will not get to the top. It happened that we were walking, and suddenly fog appeared, and there was no further progress. You can get lost.
If we talk about places of power that are located on mountain peaks, then this point is very important here. Many people say that they are going to conquer the mountain. But this is a priori the wrong mood, you can’t get up with this. The mountain allows us to ascend, so it is correct to say: “to climb.” We ask the mountain for permission. And then the tourist is in the role of a guest, and not a leader. And of course, when planning to climb a mountain or visit another place of energetic power, you need to leave a bad mood long before the trip. Free yourself from resentment, anger, irritability and go hiking in a good mood. Otherwise, you simply will not be able to get to the desired place of power.
Ekaterina Salakhova
The most memorable and unusual “places of power” of the Urals, where the whole family is worth going
1. Cherdyn in the Perm region
Most ancient city Ural. Arriving in Cherdyn, it’s like being transported into a time machine into the past. Walking along the local streets, it seems that you are in the 19th or early 20th centuries. Here, like nowhere else in the Urals, many ancient buildings have been preserved. And in many ways, the way of life.
It is often noted that Cherdyn, like Rome, stands on seven hills. " On seven hills lay Ancient Rome. Old Moscow settled on seven hills. By the same quirk of the history of Cherdyn - oldest city Ural - located on seven hills of the right bank of the Kolva", writes Professor G.N. Chagin.
D.N. Mamin-Sibiryak about Cherdyn:
“Thanks to the high water, our steamer could approach Cherdyn itself - in the summer this is not always possible, because Kolva quickly becomes shallow in the heat. From a distance the view of the city is very beautiful. On the right high bank of the Kolva, town houses were picturesquely crowded together, and ancient churches stood out in front of everyone. It turned out something like a Kremlin...
Cherdyn, how the eternal City Rome, located on seven hills... On three sides, thanks to steep ravines, it was completely impregnable, and only the western part was protected by an earthen rampart... The view from this Kremlin on the left bank is one of the most beautiful in the Urals: under the cliff of the bank, the light Colva rolls deep below , followed by floodplain meadows, and then a continuous forest begins, with a wide scope approaching Polyud-Kamny. This mountain crowns the picture. Imagine the pedestal of the monument to Peter I, enlarged several tens of thousands of times - here you have a portrait of this mountain. The polyud stands sideways to the city and stands out in relief on the horizon, like the crest of the rising ninth wave..."
Cherdyn – a real museum open air. There are many architectural monuments and natural attractions here.
2. Gubakha in the Perm region
Local residents call Gubakha “Ural Switzerland” for its natural beauty. In winter people come here to ski resort, and in the summer you can wander through the mountains and caves. In total, more than a hundred caves are concentrated in the city area. Of which forty are widely known. Among these famous caves Gubakha region can be attributed to the cave Dark, the length of the cave reaches almost two kilometers, and its depth is one hundred and thirty-two meters. Inside the cave you can find underground lakes and sites of primitive people.
Another natural attraction of the city is Cross Mountain. Today this mountain has official status geological monument. Its height above sea level reaches four hundred and seventy-one meters. It was thanks to the discovery of iron ore deposits in this mountain that the city of Gubakha appeared.
3. Landscapes of Bogdanovich in the Sverdlovsk region
Unearthly lunar-Martian landscapes on the site of former clay quarries. Coming here, you find yourself on another planet.
4. Kachkanar in the Sverdlovsk region
Buddha statue on Mount Kachkanar
Kachkanar is famous for its mountain with bizarre rock outcrops and a Buddhist monastery. Read more about traveling to a Buddhist monastery
5. Zyuratkul in the Chelyabinsk region
Zyuratkul National Park located in the Satka district of the Chelyabinsk region. This is one of the most famous and visited national parks Ural.
You can relax on the shore of Lake Zyuratkul, which is the highest mountain in the Southern Urals. Or walk along the Ecotrail route.
Right up to the foot of the ridge it is lined with boards, so it is easy to walk along it. The path passes by a recently discovered geoglyph. The views from the trail are wonderful.
The main attraction of the Zyuratkul ridge is the light stone remains, which are called “bears”. In their form, they can really resemble those.
Source – Uraloved website