In this material, we have collected the best 12 attractions of Guzeripl in Adygea with photos and descriptions, learned how to get to the village and what to see in the surrounding area on your own. We definitely recommend watching the video review at the end of the article and plotting your own route on the map with the location of all the objects.
The Adyghe village attracts the attention of tourists with its picturesque mountain landscapes. The natural attractions of Guzeripl do not leave anyone indifferent; you want to come back here again and again to once again enjoy the local beauties and feel unity with nature.
Rope park in Guzeripl
Rope park
The attraction is part of the reserve. There are 5 routes of varying difficulty.
This is a suitable place to visit with children. Young travelers pass obstacles at a height of 1.5 meters, accompanied by specialists. And the most desperate guests choose the road located at an altitude of 6 meters.
Those who like to tickle their nerves go for a ride on the swings, which are installed right on the rocks. This is a dangerous adventure and not suitable for tourists with children.
- Address: Caucasian Biosphere Reserve named after Kh. Shaposhnikov.
- Opening hours: from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Ticket price: depends on the chosen route; a ticket for passing a path stretching over the river is called expensive. The price is about 1500 rubles.
- Official website: detailed information about the place can be found on the reserve’s website: www.kavkazzapoved.ru
Great Azish Cave
The object was opened at the beginning of the last century. If a tourist is familiar with the area and knows where Guzeripl is located, there will be no problems with the road. As a last resort, use a navigator. But you will have to go all the way to the border of Adygea with the Krasnodar Territory. But the impressions will last a lifetime. Caves are a visited, tourist place. The areas are equipped with handrails and decking. People come here to see clusters of stalactites and stalagmites. Guests are allowed to explore 5 rooms. 50 meters away is the Malaya Azishskaya Cave, combine a visit.
The Great Azishskaya Cave was discovered and superficially explored by five local residents in 1911. A message about the discovery of a natural object even appeared in the publication “Kuban Regional Gazette” - an interview with one of the participants in the events, K.K. Shevyrev, who gave a detailed description of the failure. It was noticed due to the fact that one of the vaults could not withstand the weight of the growing stalactites and collapsed. This created a vertical entrance well. The grotto received the status of a natural monument many years later - in 1973, and already in 1987 it was equipped to receive excursion groups.
The cave was formed in Upper Jurassic dolomitized limestones by the flow of groundwater. The age of this natural monument is about two million years. It is a three-tier cavity 650 m long and 37 m deep. The entrance is located on the upper tier, and a noisy stream flows on the lower one. Here you can see sinter formations and columns of various shapes and sizes. Of particular interest are the calcite slabs formed due to the presence of a river underground.
There is a beautiful legend associated with this mysterious place. According to legend, not far from the cave lived a wizard who could get all kinds of jewelry from the very depths of the earth. Some people asked him for help, some were jealous, trying to harm him.
The magician had more and more enemies, so he decided to move underground, away from the human race. One day, lost, the king’s daughter, Azish, wandered in to him. The sorcerer and the princess fell in love with each other and began to meet secretly in the sorcerer's chambers. The ruler's nosy servants found out that the girl's new friend was fabulously rich, and tracked her down when she came to her beloved on a date.
Angry, the wizard caused a collapse in the cave, as a result, the young princess was walled up in one of the halls. She tearfully asked the magician for forgiveness and, finally, unable to bear it, he led the girl out of the rubble and after that no one ever saw them again. It is believed that the cave was named in honor of the royal daughter.
Dolmens of Guzeripl
Natural places
Archaeological site. Located in a protected area. The object is striking in its impressive size:
- height – 2 meters;
- wall thickness - 0.6 meters.
The round hole is located near the ground.
Scientists claim that the construction of the structure began 5 centuries ago, but the work remained unfinished.
There is a legend that it was built by giant people. I readily believe in this version; it is unlikely that ordinary people could move such stone blocks without special equipment.
- Address: Caucasian Biosphere Reserve named after Kh. Shaposhnikov
- Opening hours: from 9 am to 18 pm.
- Ticket prices: 300 rubles. The price includes visits to all sites located in the protected area.
- Official website: www.kavkazzapoved.ru
Guzeripl: TOP 4 most interesting places
The main advantage of Guzeripl is its proximity to unique natural and archaeological monuments. The village is one of the cordons of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve; also relatively close to it are the picturesque Sahrai waterfalls and rare ancient dolmens.
Caucasian Biosphere Reserve
- Coordinates on the map: 43.999953, 40.121664.
Guzeripl owes its existence to a vast reserve founded in 1924. Initially, the small village was a cordon, the last settlement before the deserted reserve area. The KBZ received the name of its founder, former forester Khristofor Shaposhnikov, who for several years sought protection for rare southern flora and fauna.
Almost the entire territory is occupied by mountains, everywhere you look - there are green slopes, alpine meadows and snowy peaks with heights from 600 to 2900 m everywhere. The reserve covers three regions, but most of it is in Adygea. On its endless lands there are countless mountain streams and waterfalls, and on some mountains there is snow even in the hottest season.
You can enter the protected natural area only through the cordon on the border of Guzeripl. Most often, tourists visit the reserve in groups under the guidance of a guide. Immediately behind the cordon, guests will find numerous shops selling Adyghe honey, souvenirs and even paleontological finds - fossilized shells.
Those who wish can stay in the forest overnight or even spend several days in it. Some vacationers set up entire tent camps. Most prefer hiking, or a one-day hike, in which you can explore the main attractions of the reserve in a few hours.
Museum of the Caucasian Reserve
- Address: Zarechnaya st., 5.
The only museum in the village, which is rightfully considered the best in the republic, will help you learn more about the reserve, its history and values. The KBZ Nature Museum was created in 1956, since then its collection has been constantly updated with new exhibits.
The spacious halls contain photographs, drawings and three-dimensional models of plants and animal inhabitants of the reserve. The stuffed wild animals are life-size and look incredibly lifelike.
At a separate stand you can see all the insects of the protected area. One of the exhibitions is dedicated to the history of the creation and development of the museum itself. Local experts also conduct excursions within the reserve along the so-called “Leopard Trail”.
You can get to the Museum of Nature only through the Guzeripl cordon. Every tourist is required to register at the checkpoint and obtain permission to visit the protected area.
Dolmens
- Coordinates: 43.998855, 40.136729.
Amazing buildings made of huge stone slabs are a unique property of the south of Russia. Dolmens, whose purpose still remains a mystery to scientists, are found only in the North Caucasus and the Krasnodar Territory, although in some places they are also found in the Crimea.
Guzeripl was lucky enough to become the owner of several similar architectural monuments. A number of local dolmens have been preserved in excellent condition. The most popular among tourists is the so-called Big Dolmen, located near the Museum of the Reserve.
The multi-ton stone “house” is the largest on the territory of the reserve, its height is two meters, and the thickness of the slabs is almost 60 centimeters. The age of the structure is about 5000 years. Near the ground there is a dark, perfectly even round hole, which is considered the entrance.
Sahrai Falls
- GPS coordinates: 44.174181, 40.299703.
A few kilometers from Guzeripl there is the endangered village of Novoprokhladnoye. The tiny village stands on the banks of the Sakhray River; until 1920 it was called the Sakhray village. The main attractions of the village are dozens of magnificent waterfalls.
The picturesque gifts of nature are worthy of the brushes of the best landscape painters in the world. Some streams fall over a vast grotto; tourists can go behind the curtain of water and look at the waterfall as if from the inside. Small lakes form under the waterfalls; in the warm season, seasoned travelers swim in these refreshingly cold reservoirs.
Large and small observation platforms of Guzeriplya
Small plateau with a tourist camp
Large observation deck
You can see the village of Guzeripl from above from observation platforms equipped on mountain peaks.
Note that there are four such points in total. But for beginners who are not used to climbing, we recommend going to Mount Chernaya. The climb here is not that difficult.
- Visiting is free.
Partisan glade
Partisan clearing
A partisan detachment formed a base here during the Second World War. This is a historical monument, a memory of tragic events, a reproach to the people who started the bloody war. From here you can enjoy views of the surrounding area. The partisan clearing in Lago-Naki is popular among tourists. But it was not always so. The object became of interest to travelers only after a tourist base was opened here. Now it is also a transit point for those moving to the Stone Sea Ridge.
A photo of the Partisan Glade in Guzeripl confirms that this place is worth a visit.
- Address : western direction, 15 km from the village.
Other attractions
On both sides of the Belaya River there are dolmens - religious buildings - evidence that life existed in these parts thousands of years ago. Behind the village cemetery there is an old railway, which has historical value. It was built to deliver timber to the river; its length was about three kilometers; then the timber was floated on the water.
At the Museum of the Caucasus Nature Reserve you can learn more about the flora and fauna of the protected zone. The museum dates back more than 60 years. There are stuffed animals, photographs, and exhibits telling the history of the reserve's founding.
The remaining attractions of Guzeripl are of a natural nature. There are several points in the valley that offer excellent views. From the Small observation deck on the Black Rock you can admire the eastern part of Guzeripl. From here you can follow the path to the Big Observation Deck, where the southern and central parts of the village are clearly visible. An equally picturesque view of natural landscapes opens from the slope of Mount Filimonov.
At the beginning of May, the “Interalli - White” competition is organized in Guzeripl for lovers of active recreation. Here they carry out rafting, kayaking and canoeing, and going down the river on catamarans. At the same time, the festival of original songs “Primrose” is taking place at Partizanskaya Polyana.
Every tourist, going on a trip, prepares for himself a list of attractions in Guzeripl that are a must-see. Some plan independent ways to get to know the city, others choose special walking or bus tourism programs. Usually they cover the main attractions of Guzeripl and introduce tourists to the historical and cultural heritage of the city.
Art lovers first look for sculptural attractions on the map of Guzeripl. In the main squares of the city you can often see traditional monuments, against which guests of the city pose. But in popular park ensembles you can visit exhibitions of modern sculptures and installations. They can be made from the most unexpected materials and have unimaginable shapes that you will have to think about.
Religious buildings play a special role in the list of main attractions of Guzeripl. They form the architectural appearance of the Russian city, most of them keep important historical secrets within their walls. In Guzeripl and beyond, you can visit the famous monastery complexes, admire the beauty of iconic Orthodox churches, or look into the cozy and small chapels that are so popular among the city’s residents.
While traveling around the area, you can also see unusual religious attractions. These can be national religious buildings, ancient religious buildings, or generally mystical ritual places. Within Guzeripl you can see the following: Trinity-St. George Convent, Cross Men's Hermitage in Lower Solokh-Aul, St. Michael the Athos Monastery, St. Michael's Monastery.
While traveling, it’s nice to take walks along Guzeripl. You can purchase a map of Guzeripl with attractions and routes in advance, or even go in any direction. Then it will be even more exciting. Let yourself get lost in ancient alleys or spend time in parks. And if you get tired, you can have a snack or drink coffee in a cozy cafeteria. By the way, in Guzeripl there are several famous places that every guest of the city wants to visit.
If you want to get the most complete picture of the city and its history, welcome to the museum institutions of Guzeripl. They contain extensive exhibitions on folk studies, art, folk arts and crafts, from archaeological excavations. Traditionally, such attractions are concentrated in the center.
However, thematic museums located in open spaces can often be visited outside the city. They offer visitors to watch entertaining showrooms telling about national traditions and folk art. These can also be installations of ancient cities or protective bastions. Such sights of Guzeripl will be interesting for children.
For family tourists, the question constantly arises: where to go with children. The most popular option is to go to one of the Guzeriplya aqua complexes. Most often, bonuses are offered when purchasing a family day pass.
If you are traveling in winter or spring, we recommend considering Guzeriplya ski resorts for active leisure. There is a lot of entertainment for children and adults: a variety of slopes for skiing, snowboarding, cheesecake riding, and exciting fun parks for the pros. Often such resorts are located not very far from the city, for example: Gornaya Karusel, Gazprom-Laura (ski resort), Krasnaya Polyana (ski resort), Alpika-Service, Dombay Ski Resort. In this regard, it is more convenient to get there by personal vehicle or rent a car.
A great option for a family weekend is an outing into nature. Such attractions are located near Guzeripl. These can be ponds, caves, famous nature reserves. You just need to choose a place: Mzymta, Dakhovskaya Cave, Khadzhokhskaya Gorge, Firsova Glade, Bell Tower Rock, Vorontsovskaya Cave, Bolshaya Chura Mountain, Fisht Mountain, Rufabgo, Fisht-Oshtenovsky Pass. You can get to these corners of nature both on your own and by public transport. Check in advance the schedule of shuttle buses starting from city bus stations in the direction that suits you. On such a trip you will get a lot of vivid emotions from being in nature, and you will put your mind and body in order.
If you are visiting the city for business purposes, then you have little time for full excursions. In such circumstances, it would be a good idea to choose a condensed guide to the sights of Guzeriplu with photos and descriptions.
You can look for it at any time after arriving in the city at railway stations or at the airport. There is a list of the most popular places to go in Guzeripl, with names and photos of attractions. Isn’t it true, this greatly simplifies the question of what to see in Guzeriplo, if you have little time.
However, if the guidebook presents the most visited places in Guzeripl, then on the Internet you can find a list of “unpromoted”, but no less interesting attractions with reviews from tourists who visited them. Abandoned adits, mysterious craters, unusual railway tracks, bridges - such attractions attract adventure lovers.
When planning a trip to Guzeripl, it is worth getting information not only about the sights, but also about other important city sites. For the convenience of moving around the city, it is worthwhile to imagine public transport routes, the location of railway and bus stations or ports, and metro stations. At the same time, these large transport hubs of Guzeripl can also attract the attention of travelers. Often they are the ones who form the first impression of a locality for a visitor.
Beautiful little Adygea
perfect for those who love a calm, measured
holiday in nature
, for those who love to eat delicious food and have a weakness for Caucasian cuisine and for those who love
active recreation
, that is, endless descents and ascents both through the mountains and along rivers.
In my opinion, apart from the capital Maykop, as well as several monasteries and dolmens, you will not find any special architectural attractions in Adygea
, despite its rich and ancient history.
Adygea
is one big natural attraction. There are about five thousand rivers alone in its small territory. I think that there are even more mountains with beautiful passes here than populated areas. Therefore, lovers of mesmerizing landscapes, go to Adygea!
For example, in the foothills of the Caucasus Range there is a small village of Guzeripl, recreation
in which you will remember for the rest of your life.
Believe me, upon your return you will be bragging about the photographs to your colleagues for a long time and repeating “unimaginable beauty”, “breathtaking” and simply “wow” many times. Guzeripl
is not a fabulous medieval mountain village, but a harsh village of lumberjacks that arose already in Soviet times.
Even its name, translated from the Adyghe language, is similar to the Russian phrase “observation point.” Wow, it gives me goosebumps... before the Great Patriotic War, there were camps for maximum security prisoners and several large logging sites where prisoners worked. In memory of this long-standing past, the Prisoner Glade
.
Another large clearing is called Partizanskaya,
its history is already connected with the period of the Great Patriotic War.
They say that Guzeripl
is the only stronghold that the Germans failed to capture.
In the post-war years, a cordon of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve
.
Today, the village of Guzeripl
is actively developing as a tourist destination
in mountainous Adygea
.
Getting to Guzeripl is not difficult.
A bus from Maykop runs here regularly
, which is about eighty kilometers away.
From the Maykop ticket office, on the street. Gogol, 47, the bus to Guzeripl leaves daily at 6:50 and 16:30
, the travel time (with all stops) is quite long - 2.5-3 hours, because
Guzeripl
is the last point on the busy tourist route.
You can get to Guzeripl from
just on foot (this is just for lovers of active recreation),
along the P254 highway
through the villages of
Dakhovskaya
, Nikel and
Khamyshki
. This is about 50 kilometers, that is, 10 hours at average speed.
Now a little about accommodation in Guzeripl. Hotels
It’s not cheap here, let’s say right away, but there are guest houses, camp sites and many forests where you can simply set up a tent camp.
Almost all hotels in Guzeripl
are located on the same street, so if you don’t book in advance, you can simply move from hotel to hotel in search of available rooms.
So, in descending order of prices, Guzeriplya hotels
:
Guest house "Chalet Voyage", st. Lesnaya, 23, from 2700 rub./double room
Hotel "White River"
, st. Lesnaya, 41M, from 2700 rub./double room with breakfast
Hotel "Mountain Air", st. Polevaya, 3, from 2500 rub./double room
Hotel Abago
, st. Lesnaya, 49G, from 2500 rub./double room with breakfast
Hotel "Guzeripl"
, st. Lesnaya, 23, from 2500 rub./double room with breakfast
Guest house "Edem", st. Lesnaya, 47Zh, from 2700 rub./double room with breakfast
Recreation center "Wolf House", st. Lesnaya, 23, from 2100 rub./double room
Hotel complex "Enektur"
, st. Lesnaya, 38, from 2000 rub./double room with breakfast
Guest house "Ozon family", st. Lesnaya, 4B, from 2000 rub./double room with breakfast
Guest house "VidGor"
, st. “Lesnaya”, 49, from 2000 rub./double room with breakfast
Recreation center "Partisanskaya Polyana"
, 15 km from the village, from 1400 rub./double occupancy
Guest house "Valentina, st. Lesnaya, 26, from 1000 rub./double occupancy
And now about the most interesting thing, about what you need to see in Guzeripl
and take photos to the envy of your colleagues in distant, stuffy offices.
Yavorovaya Polyana
Yavorovaya meadow
It received its name because of its abundant vegetation. A rare species of sycamore maple grows here. From here you will also be able to view the area from above. Acts as a transit point.
Advice! Combine a visit to Yavorovaya Polyana in Guzeripl with a visit to the previous attraction. It is located just 6 km from the former partisan base (10 minutes by car). This will save energy and help you compile the maximum number of attractions in Adygea that you can visit in one day.
Old railway, Zhelobnaya river and waterfall
Railway
Zhelobnaya River
Waterfall along the trail
The village of Guzeripl is famous for places that have become a reminder of the past of the settlement. There was once a prison camp here. Timber was melted along the preserved section of the railway tracks.
The facility is located in a picturesque area. The Zhelobnaya River flows nearby, and the streams of waterfalls fall with a roar.
- Address: right bank of the Zhelobnaya River.
Lake Psenodakh
Tent camp near Lake Psenodakh
The shape of the pond resembles a crescent. The beauty of the place is mesmerizing. The lake is considered karst, its age is difficult to determine.
If you are wondering how to get to Lake Psenodakh, then get ready for difficulties. The natural attraction is located 20 kilometers from Guzeripl.
Museum of Nature of the Caucasian Reserve
Entrance to the museum
The reserve in Guzeripl is the object of close attention of tourists. The museum on the territory of the protected area was opened in the middle of the last century. The collections tell about the flora and fauna of the region.
- Address: Guzeripl village, Guzeripl cordon.
- Opening hours: 9am to 5pm
- Ticket price: 300 rubles for adults, 200 for children.
- Official website: https://kgpbz.ru/node/14
Local travel agencies offer their services with the possibility of ordering individual excursion support to the reserve. Programs for 2-3 nights with an overnight stay in a tent are especially popular among tourists.
Belaya River Gorge
Here you can appreciate all the beauty of the region. Beeches and firs grow along the banks of the river. Human hands have not yet reached here: nature is untouched.
A suitable option to get to the place would be to participate in rafting. The hikes are organized by a club opened in the locality. Suitable even for beginners; no serious preparation skills are required.
An independent visit is suitable for those tourists who want to save money. In this case, you will be able to admire the picturesque place for free, at any time of the day.
Mount Fisht
Mount Fisht in October
The attractions of Guzeripl in Adygea include the mountain peak Fisht. All guests of the region want to climb the mountain. To do this, you need to enroll in a special group.
Independent tourists paved the trail. If you follow it, you will be able to visit low hills, like Mount Blam, which is more like a hill.
The sights of Guzeripl with photos and descriptions will surely convince every traveler that this place is definitely worth visiting. The beauty of the region will be remembered for a long time. But there are also objects here that are best viewed while traveling by car.
Guzeripl Pass
Guzeripl Pass
To get here you will need special equipment. Unprepared tourists will have a hard time: the height of the pass is more than 2 kilometers. Moreover, you need to enroll in a special group. You will not be able to visit this site on your own.
With the construction of a new road to the high-mountainous zone of Adygea Guzeripl - Partizanskaya Polyana - Yavorovaya Polyana, the opportunity has opened up for vacationers and tourists to make interesting weekend hikes to unique attractions.
In one daylight you can leisurely stroll to the waterfall and Vaucluse of the left bank source of the Armenian River. Climb Mount Blyam and the karst sinkholes of Mount Oshten. Go to the Instructor Pass (Uzurub) and even climb Mount Oshten (2804m). Go to the Mogilnaya beam, to the vast plantations of bush Caucasian blueberries and prepare them for the winter in the required quantities.
The most prepared tourists from Yavorova Polyana will be able to climb the pass of the Adygea State University and go out to the panoramic sites of the Kamennye More ridge, as well as descend into the canyon of the Armyanka River to picturesque waterfalls.
Arriving in our cars at a dead-end road, we were stunned by the beauty of the golden autumn. The first snow covered the three thousand-meter peaks of Chugush, Tybga and Dzhemaruk.
Golden scatterings of broadleaf maple foliage were everywhere. They burned in the rays of the dim sun and slowly crumbled.
We did not immediately find the forest path covered with dry leaves leading to the Guzeriplsky pass. Autumn lit the aspen and maple trees with golden fire, kindled a multi-colored fire among the tall Caucasian firs. All the colors of the rainbow are around: crimson, purple, foggy, lilac, bronze, but most of all red gold is spilled.
We wander through the rustling golden heap. The golden rain of falling leaves drizzles quietly and thoughtfully, layer by layer refreshing the airy rustling carpet, like a talented master applying stroke after stroke to a golden Dagestan dish.
The clearing received its name from the growth of broad-leaved maple - sycamore. The path boldly goes into the zone of fir and beech forest and, after jumping over a stream, it ends up in a clearing with a huge fir. There is a tourist stop near the fir. Here the path forks. Turn right to Lagonaki, left to the tourist shelter “Fisht”.
Along the left path, holding on to the fir trunks, we descend to the Armenian River. Here, on the banks of a clear spring river, in the distant eighties there was a tourist shelter “Armeniansky”. Its height above sea level is 1600 meters. The All-Union planned tourist route No. 30 passed here.
About a kilometer from the Armenian shelter, the forest zone ends, and tourists find themselves in a zone of tall grass subalpine vegetation. Directly along the route you can see the green slopes of Mount Guzeripl (2156m), and on the right are the limestone rock-talus slopes of Mount Oshten (2804m). The trail slowly rises, goes high above the Armyanka River and after 5 km. smoothly approaches a wide depression between Mount Guzeripl and Oshten. This is the Guzeriplsky pass (1958m).
Guzeripl, translated from Adyghe, is a landmark on the road or far-sighted. On the right side there is a high cone-shaped peak with a steep wall - this is one of the five spur peaks of Mount Oshten.
On the Guzeripl pass there are obelisks to the soldiers of the 23rd NKVD regiment who fought the Nazis in August 1942.
If you go down 300m below the pass. then on the left side, on small terraces, you can find the graves of Jewish refugees and wives of Red commanders killed by a German reconnaissance group. They walked along the path to the sea, but were met by the Nazis and shot. There used to be an obelisk here, but now it is not there. The serpentine path descends from the pass to the springs, and then comes out to a pine forest. From the pines it crosses a wide stone scree and smoothly rises to the Armenian Pass.
What to see in the vicinity of Guzeripl?
Now that we have figured out what to see in Guzeripl, it remains to find out about the attractions located in the surrounding area. It is better to get there by car. Thus, a guest of the region will not be tied to time and will examine everything that interests him in detail.
Lake Psenodakh
Tent camp by the lake
The shape of the reservoir resembles a crescent. The beauty of the place is mesmerizing. The lake is considered karst, its age is difficult to determine.
If you are wondering how to get to Lake Psenodakh, then get ready for difficulties. The natural attraction is located 20 kilometers from Guzeripl.
- Address: Lago-Naki.
Sahrai Falls
Sahrai waterfalls
If you go down the Sahrai stream, you will come across numerous waterfalls. This picturesque place is a suitable option for photography. Every guest of Adygea dreams of visiting here.
But travelers are drawn here by the preserved ancient buildings. They are scattered throughout the area. Historians call the founding date the 2nd century BC.
Previously, settlements of ancient people were located on this site.
- Address: Novoprokhladny village.
- You can visit the facilities at any convenient time.
Khadzhokh Gorge and Rufabgo Waterfalls
Khadzhokh Gorge
Rufabgo waterfalls
Tourists traveling by car will enjoy visiting the famous Adyghe attractions of the Khadzhokh Gorge and Rufabgo waterfalls.
Battles took place here during the Russian-Caucasian War of the 19th century. Places remember tragic events. People come here not only to admire the local beauty, but also to honor the memory of fallen soldiers.
The length of the section is half a kilometer.
Important! You won’t be able to visit the place in the spring, during high water: the river floods and you can only admire the gorge from afar.
The Meshoko gorge is located nearby. Numerous grottoes and waterfalls are the decoration of this natural attraction. If you travel by car, getting to the place will not be difficult.
The village itself is also interesting, we definitely recommend visiting here. It is often called the pearl of the region.
- Address: Maykop district, Kamennomostsky village, Adygea
- There is an entrance fee, the price depends on the time of year.
But you can see the waterfalls for free. Rufabgo Gorge is distinguished by its beauty. Beeches grow everywhere and streams ring. There are 10 waterfalls, three of which can only be visited by trained tourists. Getting to the water cascades is not easy. The remaining waterfalls are accessible.
Great Azish Cave
Azish Cave Rope park for active tourists
The facility was opened at the beginning of the last century. If a tourist is familiar with the area and knows where Guzeripl is located, there will be no problems with the road. As a last resort, use a navigator. But you will have to go all the way to the border of Adygea with the Krasnodar Territory. But the impressions will last a lifetime.
Caves are a visited, tourist place. The areas are equipped with handrails and decking. People come here to see clusters of stalactites and stalagmites. Guests are allowed to explore 5 rooms.
50 meters away is the Malaya Azishskaya Cave, combine a visit.
Lagonaki
Lagonaki Plateau
A mountain plateau unique in its beauty. People come here to take pictures for memory. The object is also known among climbers, speleologists, and rock climbers.
There are clubs and schools specializing in mountain sports on the territory.
Geographers and local historians believe that Lagonaki is a highland that begins on the Lagonaki ridge in the area of the Mezmay village in the North and ends on the southern slopes of Mount Fisht. Most of the highlands are located on the territory of Adygea and a smaller part on the territory of the Krasnodar Territory. The relief of the highlands is very diverse. The mountain formation includes several mountain plateaus, the most famous of which begins in the area of the border of the Uzurub (Lagonaksky) reserve and ends at the foot of Mount Oshten. The highland includes nine ridges, many gorges, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, passes, two glaciers - the Big and Small Fisht Mountains, and even a mountain junction called Fisht-Oshtenovsky. All the main forms of karst relief are found here, and in the south, in the highlands, a complex glacial-karst relief is developed. Karst relief can be surface or underground. “Among the first, karst sinkholes and basins, karrs, karst ditches, ponors, karst hills and towers (or outcrops) are common in the Lagonaki Highlands. The latter are represented by karst wells, chess and caves.
The flora of the Lagonaki Highlands is distinguished by its richness and originality; it includes 765 species belonging to 307 genera and 77 families of higher plants. For comparison, we point out that the flora of higher plants of the entire Caucasus, including Transcaucasia, has about 6,000 species. Among the most numerous families of the flora of the Lagonaki Highlands are aster, bluegrass, rosaceae, and umbelliferae. Herbaceous species predominate (about 90%), woody species - 38 species. For some genera (wolfberry, mountain ash, bluebell, kostenets, star, miniuaricia, foxtail), the territory of the Lagonaki Highlands is one of the leading centers of speciation.
Where is it located, how to get to Lagonaki? Tourists and vacationers define Lagonaki as the territory from the village of Tulsky and the Lagonaki sanatorium in the North to Mount Fisht in the South. This includes the settlements of Dakhovskaya, Khamyshki, Guzeripl and, above all, the village of Kamennomostsky (Khadzhokh) where there is a large concentration of natural monuments, excursion and entertainment facilities, and accommodation sites. In the east the area is limited by the village of Pobeda, and in the west by the Guam Gorge. You can get there by plane or train to Krasnodar, then by bus Krasnodar - village. Pobeda or by bus with a transfer in Maykop. Buses run from Moscow to Maykop. By personal transport to Maykop, then along the Maykop - Guzeripl highway. Main attractions, what to see in Lagonaki? Belaya River Canyon and Khadzhokhskaya Gorge Landscape Park. Gorge, canyons, Rufabgo waterfalls. Gorge, canyon, Meshoko waterfalls, Extreme Park, Meshoko. Observation platforms, a through cave of the Azish-Tau ridge. Grottoes, easily accessible caves, Devil's Finger observation decks of the Una-Koz ridge. Monastery, canyons of the Fars River and the Skull Grotto near the village of Pobeda, Cossack Stone, the ancient Dakhovsky Bridge. Granite canyon of the Belaya River. Dolmens in Kamennomostsky and Guzeripl. The entire valley of the Belaya River from Kamennomostsky to Guzeripl. The entire line of the legendary route 30 through Lagonaki on the sea is light.
How to get to Guzeripl?
There are several ways to get to Adygea on your own; we will consider Moscow as our starting point.
Automobile . We leave on the E50/M29 highway and continue driving for about 16 hours; if you make 3-4 stops along the way, you can get to Guzeripl in 18 hours, the distance according to the navigator is 1485 km. The average amount of gasoline is 110 liters, gasoline prices are rising by leaps and bounds, so we will not list them.
Bus . There is no direct connection, you will have to go through Kamennomostsky or Maykop (139 km), we buy tickets at the bus station without problems or queues.
Flights . It’s best to fly to Krasnodar airport; it’s cheaper to buy air tickets through Aviasales, select the desired departure city and date, and the service will look for the cheapest tickets.
After arriving at the airport, we order a taxi or catch a private taxi driver near the exit, there are plenty of them here, you can safely negotiate the price and knock it down. Even cheaper (but you can lose a day in terms of time) you can leave from the Krasnodar bus station by bus (flight “Krasnodar-Maikop”), the travel time to Maykop is 3 hours. In the capital we change planes to Guzeripl, the trip takes 1 hour. 40 minutes.
There are few flights from Maykop to Guzeripl (1-2 flights, but there are private traders who charge a decent amount), so estimate your time and effort in advance.
Train . From Moscow, from the Kazansky railway station or any city in the Russian Federation, you can get to the railway station of Krasnodar or Belorechensk. From Krasnodar we transfer to a bus according to the already known travel pattern described above. From Belorechensk we transfer to the train and go to the Khadzhokh station (Kamennomostsky village). Next, we have to cover 47 km, we take a bus or catch a private driver.
Guzeripl in the Republic of Adygea: location of the village on the map, description
The village of Guzeripl is lucky with its location: clean mountain air, surrounding nature, which includes a nature reserve, mountain rivers and gorges. The village is located 75 km from the Adyghe capital - the city of Maykop. There are just over 100 permanent residents in the neat, well-kept houses. But in the summer season their number increases significantly thanks to the endless stream of travelers.
Among the guests of Guzeripl are lovers of hiking and driving routes, guests who come to take part in the bard festival, as well as athletes who visit the village for rafting.
There are enough places to stay overnight in hotels and camp sites. Around the village there are a lot of beautiful forests where you can camp with a tent.
Guzeripl is considered the final settlement of Adygea, where there is an asphalt road, then there are only forests, meadows, rivers and a nature reserve. At the beginning of the last century, the settlement was conceived as an outlying village, whose residents were supposed to be involved in preserving nature and caring for the reserve.
Now the cordon where you can enter the Caucasian Nature Reserve is located on the border of Guzeriplya. The reserve is an untouched corner of wildlife. Red Book animals and plants live here. There are a lot of berries and mushrooms growing. But none of this can be collected.
You can get to Guzeripl by bus, which runs from the Maykop bus station, or by personal transport. Travel time will take up to 2.5 hours.
Where to stay in the village? (don’t touch the point)
Staying in Guzeripl for the night or for a longer period in the private sector will not be difficult; you can book verified places in advance through Booking, this will be calmer and more profitable.
In terms of cost, hotels charge an average of 2,550 rubles per day, private housing can be found for 1,800 rubles, but the conditions are worse, and the reviews from tourists are negative.
- We recommend that you consider the Lago-Naki tourist center, the good Legend of the Mountains guest house, and the slightly more expensive Mountain Village for your vacation.
How to plan a trip cheaper?
With the help of practical tips, you can arrange a vacation at sea or a trip to the sights much more profitable:
- ROOMGURU will help you stay in any city on a budget . The search engine compares prices across all housing databases and displays the result. It is very convenient to use the HOUSING SEARCH via a smartphone. It is especially helpful upon arrival, when you need to immediately book an apartment or hotel.
- Before each trip, you must purchase an insurance policy; we recommend TRIPINSURANCE , the service works only with the best insurance companies that you can trust.
- Where to buy cheap air tickets? We definitely use the AVIASALES , it looks for the most profitable options from all airlines.
