Sights of Guzeripl: interesting places of the village. Guzeripl: lost among the mountains

Chapter from the book of Bormotov I.V.

Location: the village of Guzeripl. The left bank of the Belaya River, which is not included in the territory of the reserve. Height above sea level 665.4 m.
The village of Guzeripl was founded in 1924 as a cordon of the Caucasian State Biosphere nature reserve. IN excursion program The show in the village of Guzeripl includes several objects.

Excursion objects of the village of Guzeripl.
old railway(behind the village cemetery, the right bank of the Zhelobnaya River).

Dolmens.
The remains of the destroyed dolmens are located on the left bank of the Belaya River in the glade of tourist rallies.

Obelisk in the center of the village of Guzeripl.
The headquarters of the partisan detachments of the Maikop Bush, which organized partisan resistance to the fascist troops during the Great Patriotic War and arrived in the village of Guzeripl on foot through the Belorechensky Pass on September 20, 1942.

Panoramic points of the village of Guzeripl.
There are only three panoramic points in the village of Guzeripl, from where tourists inspect the valley of the Belaya River. The fourth panoramic point on the village of Guzeripl is located on the slope of Mount Filimonov, on the territory of the reserve and is visited very rarely.

Malaya observation platform located in the center of the village, on the Black Rock. The rock breaks off to the south with black coal shales and has a fairly wide flat area with tall pines. From here the view eastern part village.

The large observation platform is located a little higher than the Small platform. From the Small platform goes up the slope good trail and leads to rock outcrops in the form of a cockscomb. At the very top of the rocky ridge there is also a wide platform, from where an amazing view of the central and southern part village.

The third observation platform is located on the southern slope of Mount Kazachya. There is a wide path and goes to the rock formations. From the rocky shelves you can see the Abago, Atamazhi and Guzeripl village views.

Walk in the gorge of the Belaya river.
A wide hiking trail leading to the gorge of the Belaya River starts 50 meters away in the forest area above the Enektur hotel. The trail runs smoothly high above the river. Around nature, untouched by man. There are a lot of porcini mushrooms here in the summer.

In Soviet times, there was a camp of prisoners engaged in logging in Guzeripl, located on the right bank of the Belaya river above the Kavkaz camp site in the Prisoner's meadow (Cossacks from the Don were imprisoned here).

The story of I. Bormotov from the book "Melodies of the Blue Mountains" - "The Legend of the Belaya River".

The Belaya River is the main river of the Republic of Adygea. It carries its waters through the dense forest jungle of the Caucasian Reserve, breaks off into the abyss with a powerful cascade of waterfalls of the Victoria Canyon, cuts through the rocky vice of the ridges, seethes, bubbles and foams in stone rapids, relentlessly turns powerful turbine shafts, giving people light and warmth. The Belaya River has 5 canyons: Victoria, Tolapanovsky, Big granite, Shum (Khadzhokhskaya gorge) and Tula gorge.

Taking its beginning from the Fisht-Oshtenovsky pass, it is filled with melt moisture from the Fisht glaciers and Oshten snowfields. From the source to the confluence, it falls from a height of 2283 meters, stretching among the mountain ranges for 270 kilometers. Its turbulent waters fill more than 60 mountain rivers, rivulets and streams. The largest, most beautiful and picturesque mountain rivers are Kisha and Dakh, Pshekha and Kurdzhips.

The river-beauty, the river-worker, the river-nurse carries its fast waters to the elder sister of the Kuban. Her beauty fascinates us, we love her and aspire to her, in order to at least sometimes see how silver strands of crystal water foamed on thresholds and rifts are woven into the blue jets of a fast stream.

We like how the river on its wide reaches with a gentle rustle caresses multi-colored stones polished to a shine, how it bathes in the rays of the sun, illuminating everything around with magical light, how it flickers with sparkles of reflections of sunbeams. Many legends are composed about the beautiful mountain river associated with its name. Here are some of them.

From ancient times, the Belaya River is called the Adygs by the name Skhaguashe - as the sovereign mistress of the house, principality and mountain country. Here is the legend associated with this name. There lived in one of the mountain villages a prince who sacredly honored the laws of the mountains and the ancient customs of the people. He was proud, courageous and fair to people. He loved and respected his people for this.

But one day, while visiting a neighboring village, he saw a girl of unprecedented beauty and fell in love with her. The prince could not live without his beloved. He sent ambassadors to the village with gifts and bride price, and betrothed a girl. So she became his wife. But the outwardly beautiful woman turned out to be a cruel, selfish, proud and capricious wife of the prince. Everything would be fine, but her whims knew no bounds. She demanded for herself more and more expensive clothes, jewelry, honors, the worship of her husband and those around her. The prince did everything just to please her.

The prince's treasury was depleted, the tribute collected from the people was no longer enough for the princess. It was already not enough for her to command the men of the family. She wanted to subdue the mountains, forests and rivers. Even for the sun to shine when she wants. The prince could not fulfill the impossible. In anger, having gathered the servants, the princess left for her native village. The prince could not cope with her obstinate character and sent messengers to the wise old man, who lived high in the mountains, to ask for advice.

The old man listened to the messengers and sent them home without saying a word to them. Having waited for the messengers from the sage, who brought a disappointing answer, the prince was completely homesick. The prince could not live a day without his beloved. He sent his faithful servant after her with a request to return home and a promise that he would fulfill her will and any of her desires. The princess found out about the prince's request and became completely distraught. Gathered her numerous servants, and set off on the road with the words:“Now I, Skhaguashe, have full sovereignty over the prince and his people. Head of the principality. I will do whatever I want...

At this time, a terrible roar shook the mountains, a sheaf of lightning threw the sky. The obstinate beauty fell to the ground from her horse and turned into a stormy, furious river. Faithful servants of the princess, became mountain tributaries of the river, with the same grumpy and indomitable character as the mistress. Another legend says that...

It was a very long time ago, when the inhabitants of the mountains who were at war with each other made destructive raids on neighboring tribes. And then one day a detachment of horsemen, led by a cruel prince, broke into the mountain village. A gray-haired old man stood up to defend his home, but he could not cope with strong and dexterous warriors.

A young woman rushed to help her father beautiful girl, but she could not resist the onslaught of the riders. Her father died from a saber blow, and she was tied up and taken into captivity, in old castle on high mountain, and the grumpy old woman Fisiabgo was left to look after her. Bella, that was the name of the girl, became a prisoner cruel prince. Struck by her beauty, he offered the girl to become his wife. But Bella could not come to terms with her father's killer. For a long time she thought about how to take revenge on the villain. She managed to steal the dagger from the guard, and then she asked for expensive outfits to meet with the prince.

Late in the evening, the servants let the girl into the prince's apartment. He, unaware of the bad, and thinking that the girl had reconciled, hugged her. And then he was struck with a dagger in the heart. Bella went out into the yard, mounted her horse and rushed away from the castle. Finding the prince dead, the servants rushed after her in pursuit. For a long time the girl left the chase, in front of her was a river, squeezed by high rocky banks. The pursuers are already close, and then Bella decided to jump over the terrible abyss. Spurring her horse, she rushed into the boiling abyss of a mountain river.

Much time has passed since then, but people remembered her and began to call the river after the proud beauty - Bella. settled in mountain valleys Cossacks, the name of the girl sounded in Russian - White. The castle of the cruel prince fell into decay, his servants left, and only the evil old woman wandered through the ruins for a long time. “Fiziabgo,” people said about this mountain, as an evil and quarrelsome woman.Another legend has come down to our days about the Belaya River, as a princess river, the mistress of deer.

In the old days, when the highlanders lived according to the law of the mountains and customs, when honor and good rumor about the owner of the family were valued above all, the prince's daughter grew up, and her name was Shkhaguashe. It's time to marry off your daughter. The prince ordered to gather brave fellows from all the surroundings for jigitovka - an equestrian sport festival of the highlanders. He offered his daughter to choose a groom from the brave young men, but set the condition that he be rich and of a noble family.

Many young horsemen took part in the competitions, but she liked only one brave and dexterous rider. He skillfully wielded weapons, shot at full gallop without a miss, was stately and handsome. Shaguashe and the young man met their eyes, and fell in love with each other. When the time came for Shkhaguasha to name the chosen one, she named the name of the highlander. But he did not belong to a noble family and was not rich. The father got angry for disobeying his daughter and ordered to sew up the beloved in a leather bag and throw them into the turbulent stream of a mountain river.

The river splashed the young on the coastal sand in the dense forest. They began to live on the gifts of the forest among the wild deer. Time passed, the prince grew old, fell ill. No conspiracies and medicines helped him. Old people advised to drink reindeer milk, and then the disease will recede, strength will return. The servants of the prince scattered to all corners of the world to look for healing milk. And, one of them soon returned with a jug tied with a shkhaguashe scarf. The prince drank milk and was healed. He recognized his daughter's handkerchief on the jug, forgave her, invited her back to the village.Since then, the mountain river has been named Shkhaguashe, which in translation from the Adyghe sounds like "princess, mistress of deer."

Objects for tourist routes of the day off:

• a walk to the top of the Cossack mountain (1428 m.) to the old locomobile of the lumberjack Filimonov;
• walk along the old tourist trail along the left bank of the Belaya River to the Teplyak River to the wreck of the crashed aircraft;
• walk to the waterfall of the Zhelobnaya river;
• walk to former camp prisoners in the meadow Prisoner (requires permission from the KGPBZ;
• a walk along the right bank of the Belaya River in the Goreloye tract (permission from the KGPBZ is required);
• ascent to the alpine pasture Abago (1789 m.) (permission from KGPBZ is required);
• climbing Mount Abago (2628 m.) to the crashed fascist plane Henkel 111 and climbing Mount Atamazhi (2669 m.), (requires permission from KGPBZ).

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Small mountain village located in the south of the Republic of Adygea in the foothills of the Caucasus Range, on the territory of the Caucasian Reserve. Guzeripl is known for its pristine nature and the famous dolmen.

The village of Guzeripl, located in a remote corner of Adygea, is a historical and natural value. Guzeripl itself was founded at the beginning of the 20th century as a cordon of the Caucasian Reserve. A little later, he became part of the Khamyshinsky rural district as a logging village.

The Adyghe pronunciation of the village is “gozaripl”, which means “observant” in translation. In essence, this is true, since the village is the most remote settlement at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, and is located like a guard on the way to the beautiful and densely populated valley of the Belaya River. The village was built at an altitude of six hundred and seventy meters above sea level, among high mountain peaks covered with fir forests. Healing Mountain air, crystal pure water the Belaya River, delightful caucasian nature made the former logging village a desirable holiday destination and tourist center. Guzeripl is surrounded by high mountain ranges from all sides, this creates a special microclimate in this valley.

Behind the bridge located in the village across the Belaya, the lands of the Caucasian biosphere reserve, there is a cordon through which you can get to its territory. In the reserve, you can visit a museum dedicated to the nature of the Caucasus and the history of the restoration of the population of the Caucasian bison, go on an excursion to the Molchele River, see the largest dolmen preserved on the lands of Adygea and a monument on the mass grave of the soldiers-defenders of Guzeripl. The sights of Guzeripl rightfully include the old railway, which is the starting point of the most famous tourist route. Every year, international rafting competitions - Interrally Belaya start from the village.

The population of the village is very small, according to the official census it is about 100 people. This one comes alive locality with the arrival of tourists, who are very numerous here. Currently, Guzeripl is a rapidly developing tourist center. The village has all the prerequisites to become an excellent tourist center of the Caucasus in the near future. Construction is constantly underway in Guzerple tourist complexes. In the village there are various hotels, well-equipped for every taste. Fans of "wild recreation" can always set up camp in any place they like. Especially popular with tourists is the area in front of the village, where in the summer there are permanent camps. A good paved road from Maykop has been laid to the village.

The village of Guzeripl borders on the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, which can be reached through a bridge in the center of the village. Its main attraction is the Museum of Nature of the Caucasian Reserve. Walking along the road from the bridge over the river to the museum, you can admire the bewitching artificial waterfall Molchepa River, which falls from the dam of a small hydroelectric power station. The area adjacent to the territory of the museum is protected. Not far from the building itself there is a dolmen, in Adygea it is impossible to find an analogue to it in terms of size and safety.

During the Patriotic War in 1942, fierce battles took place on this territory, as evidenced by mass grave soldiers who defended the Caucasus - the shooters of the 379th mountain rifle regiment. The museum itself was founded about 60 years ago and occupies several halls. They tell about the history of the creation of the reserve, the flora and fauna are widely represented. animal world. The museum exhibits voluminous exhibits - stuffed animals. They are collected in biological groups, presented in natural environment a habitat. High-quality photographs, panoramas, original expositions help visitors to get acquainted with amazing nature this edge. The museum welcomes its visitors cordially without breaks and weekends.

The path to the museum lies through the post of the biosphere reserve, located on the left bank of the Belaya. Entrance to the Museum of Nature is paid. From the bridge over the river to the museum, you need to walk about three hundred meters along the road.

On the right and left banks of the Belaya River, on the territory of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve and in the glade of tourist rallies, there are the remains of the dolmen of the village of Guzeripl. This archeological monument of the 1st-2nd millennium BC is one of the largest composite, well-preserved dolmens in southern Russia. In Adygea, it is impossible to find an analogue to it in terms of size and safety. It is huge, massive and mysterious.

Striking with an engineering solution, laboriousness, sophisticated at first glance, rough architecture, the megalith is still a mystery today. Many scientists believe, and this is the main version, that dolmens are funerary megalithic structures of the Early and Middle Bronze Age. Another theory is popular, according to which elderly people went to die in them. There, in complete darkness and silence, they prayed and waited for death. Another group of scientists believe that dolmens, along with the pyramids, are part of the overall planetary structure. The points where they stand are chosen deliberately. Dolmens are unique conductors that connect the earth with the information space matrix that ensures the development of all forms of life on Earth.

The sights of Guzeripl rightfully include the old railway. In pre-war times, the settlement itself had two camps with convicts: general and strict regime there were repressed Don Cossacks, who for a time were engaged in harvesting and shipping timber. The narrow-line railway, 3 kilometers long, was located behind the village cemetery. Wood was transported on a cart with horses and on a motor-cart. After that, the wood was rafted down the Belaya mountain river. The war began, the zones were closed. IN residential buildings the cordon of the Caucasian reserve "Suvorovsky" is located.

After the end of the war, it was from the end of the old railway that the trail of the famous tourist route of All-Union significance began. It ran to the Partizanskaya Valley, to the Fisht shelter and had access to the Black Sea coast. Now it is the most famous and popular tourist route. Partizanskaya Polyana can be reached both by car and on foot.

Rising up, you can admire the amazing nature, enjoy the clean mountain air. The combination of picturesque nature with turbulent rivers, the historical past, and the modernity of tourists makes the village attractive for visiting not only professional tourists, but also family vacation lovers. And the old railway is the starting point of the most famous route.

In order to view the valley of the Belaya River, there are several panoramic points, which are a special attraction of the village of Guzeripl.

A small observation platform is located in the center of the village, on the Black Rock. The rock breaks off to the south with black coal shales and has a fairly wide flat area with tall slender pines. From here you can see the eastern part of the village. Just above this place there is a large observation deck. From the very peak of the rocky ridge opens great view to the southern and central part of the village. A safe path leads to this point from the Small Platform to the rocks, shaped like a rooster's comb.

The third observation platform is located on the southern slope of Mount Kazachya. There is a wide path and goes to the rock formations. From the rocky shelves you can see the Abago, Atamazhi and Guzeripl village views. From this place you can admire not only the beauty of the village, but also the magnificence of the mountains, breathe the cleanest air, recharge with cosmic energy. On the territory of the reserve, on the slope of Mount Filimonov, there is another view point from which you can observe the beauty of nature untouched by man. Compared to other viewpoints, it is rarely visited by tourists.

Each tourist, going on a trip, prepares for himself a list of sights of Guzeripl, which you definitely need to see. Some are planning independent ways exploring the city, others opt for special walking or bus tour programs. Usually they cover the main sights of Guzeripl and acquaint tourists with the historical and cultural heritage of the city.

Art lovers first of all look for sculptural sights on the map of Guzeripl. On 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.

In the list of the main attractions of Guzeripl, a special role is played by religious buildings. They form architectural appearance Russian city, most of of them keep important historical secrets within their walls. In Guzeripl and beyond, you can go to the famous monastic complexes, admire the beauty of iconic Orthodox churches or look into the cozy and small chapels that are so popular among the residents of the city.

During a trip around the area, you can also see unusual religious sites. These can be national religious buildings, ancient places of worship, or generally mystical ritual places. Within Guzeripl you can see the following: Trinity-Georgievsky convent, Cross male hermitage in the Lower Solokh-Aul, Mikhailo-Athos Monastery, St. Michael's Monastery.

When traveling, it is pleasant to make walking promenades along Guzeripl. You can purchase a map of Guzeripl with sights and routes in advance or even go in any direction. Then it will be even more exciting. Let yourself get lost in the old lanes or spend time in the parks. And if you get tired, you can have a snack or drink coffee in some cozy cafeteria. By the way, in Guzeripl there are several famous places which 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 expositions on ethnology, art, objects of folk applied arts and crafts, archaeological sites. Traditionally, such sights are concentrated in the center.

However thematic museums located on open space, you can often visit outside the city. They offer visitors to see entertaining showrooms that tell about national traditions and folk art. It can also be installations of ancient cities or defensive 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 Guzeripl aqua complexes. Most often, bonuses are offered when purchasing a family day pass.

If you are traveling in winter or spring, we recommend that you consider for active leisure ski resorts Guzeripl. There is a lot of entertainment for children and adults: a variety of ski slopes. skiing, snowboarding, cheesecake riding, exciting funparks for 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 on a personal vehicle or rent a car.

A great option for a family weekend is a trip to nature. Such attractions are located near Guzeripl. It can be reservoirs, caves, famous wildlife sanctuaries. You only need to choose a place: Mzymta, Dakhovskaya Cave, Khadzhokhskaya Gorge, Firsova Glade, Belfry Rock, Vorontsovskaya cave, Mount Big Chura, Mount Fisht, Rufabgo, Fisht-Oshtenovsky pass. You can get to these corners of nature both on your own and by public transport. Check the schedule in advance 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, put in order the state of mind and body.

If you visit the city for a business purpose, then you have little time for full-fledged excursions. In such circumstances, it would be a good idea to choose a concise guide to Guzeriplu attractions with photos and descriptions.

It can be looked after at any time after arriving in the city at the railway stations or at the airport. There is a list of the most popular places, where to go in Guzeripl, with names and photos of attractions. Isn't it true, this greatly simplifies the question of what to see in Guzeripl, in case you have little time.

However, if the guidebook presents the most visited places in Guzeripl, then on the net you can find a list of "untwisted", but no less interesting sights with reviews of tourists who visited them. Abandoned adits, mysterious craters, unusual railway tracks, bridges - such sights 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 worth imagining traffic routes public transport, location of railway and bus stations or ports, metro stations. At the same time, these large transport hubs of Guzeripl can also attract the attention of travelers. Often it is they who form the first impression of the settlement for the arrival.

Guzeripl is a place of rest for many residents and guests of Adygea. What is the attraction of Guzeripl?

Guzeripl - geography

Guzeripl is located on the left bank of the Belaya River (not included in the territory of the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve - KGPBZ), 76 km from Maikop and 46 km from the railway station Khadzhokh (settlement Kamennomostsky). Height above sea level is 665.4 m. Further on, the uninhabited territory of the Caucasian Reserve extends. On the territory of Guzeripl, the Molchepa and Zholobnaya rivers flow into the Belaya River.

In the 2000s, the Guzeripl-Lagonaki highway was built, leading through the recreation center "Partizanskaya Polyana" to the Lago-Naki plateau. At a dead end near Yavorova Polyana begins hiking trail to the Fisht shelter in the reserve.

Guzeripl - history

As a tourist center, Guzeripl begins its history in 1940, when the Guzeripl camp was built there (as a branch of the Kamennomostsky Tourist House), in our time - the Kavkaz camp site.

In 1949, the famous tourist route No. 30 “Po Western Caucasus". It passes through the glades Partizanskaya and Yavorovaya to the Armenian shelter, then through the Guzeripl and Armenian passes to the Fisht shelter, and from there through the Belorechensky and Circassian pass s in Babuk-aul.

Guzeripl - modernity

Translated from the Adyghe " Guzerypl(gozaripl)" means "road" or "observant", which is not far from the truth, because this is the last settlement in this direction. Near the village there is a rocky belt of the Stone Sea ridge, and behind it is one of the highest peaks Adygea - Mount Tyrba. WITH central clearing Guzeripl you can see the valley of the Belaya River.

In Guzeripl, there is a museum of the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve, which displays local plants and stuffed animals. The pride of the reserve is the restoration of the Caucasian bison population.

On the territory of the museum you can see the largest (and, fortunately, the whole) dolmen on the territory of Adygea. He is over four thousand years old. In the glade of tourist rallies on the left bank of the Belaya River, there are the remains of other dolmens.

And how not to mention that every year in May international rafting competitions Interrally - Belaya are held. Thousands of spectators gather to watch the athletes cross the rugged rapids on kayaks, canoes, catamarans and rafts.

Simultaneously with the rally in Guzeripl, at the Glade of Bards, a festival of author's and amateur songs Primrose takes place. Festival participants and spectators live on the banks of the Belaya River in a tent city.

Guzeripl - panoramic points

The first is the Small Observation Platform. It is located on the Black Rock almost in the center of Guzeripl. In addition to the river, you can see the eastern part of the village.

The second is the Large observation platform (above the Small one). It is located on a rocky ridge and allows you to see the central and southern parts of the village.

The third one is located on the southern slope of the Cossack mountain. From the rocky “shelves” you can see the Abago, Atamazhi and Guzeripl mountains.

The fourth - on the slope of Mount Filimonov (on the territory of the reserve), is visited very rarely.

One of the most beautiful places The south of Russia is, undoubtedly, Adygea, its mountainous part.
I confess, I never rented a house there, there was no need for it. From Krasnodar to the mountain fairy tale of Adygea 150-200 km. We leave at 6 am and return at 21 pm. We can have lunch in one of the many cafes, but more often we just take sandwiches, fruits and hot raspberry tea from home.
Today I will tell you about the Sights of Adygea, or rather about one February day in Adygea, which we started with a trip to Guzeripl. We walked around the reserve there, went to the mountains to Partizanskaya Polyana, admired granite canyon and got the most vivid emotions from the view of the Lago-Naki plateau from the Utyug cliff.
So, I invite you to witness our weekend trip, and I will try to convey the clean mountain air and the beauty of this area through photographs.
We left Krasnodar before dawn, the navigator showed 210 km. By 8 am we arrived at the village of Kamennomostsky (Khadzhokh), leaving behind Belorechensk and Maykop. Ahead 46 km to Guzeripl beautiful road with natural attractions.

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granite canyon

Highway A-159 in two lanes, winding, with mountain scenery. It passes along the edge of the Granite Gorge, in which the Belaya River carries its waters from the mountains.

Passing by, I want to stop at every turn to look at the beauty of the river bends, rolling over the rapids with noise, rumbling through the rifts.

The unforgettable charm of the river in its "frame". A gorge made of granite monolith, which, depending on the weather and season, acquires different shades… pink, peach, beige, gray, black. And the river - from dirty brown to emerald and even white.
The canyon has great depth and is very narrow in places. In these places, the river twists into whirlpools and rolls the stream along the gorge with great power.

Along the banks, cyclamens and blueberries bloom like a bright carpet. Birds whistle trills, rejoicing at the approaching spring. A spring with freezing mountain water.

Guzeripl

Imperceptibly, without turning anywhere, we reached the end highway. The river blocked the way. In this place is the "Workshop of rafting". Professionals water tourism, masters of rafting on the river, the best rafting in Adygea - reviews on the Internet are full of such epithets. In early May, international rafting competitions are held on the Belaya River. It is interesting to watch how the participants cross the rapids on rafts and kayaks. Here, at this time, the festival of bards "Primrose" is held. But such beauty opened up to us the river on the descent.

There were no emergencies. A childhood habit has not been eradicated in me - to climb some pebble just like that ... Well, my soul sings, and I want space and height. This time I'm out of luck! Look at the large shiny stone near me. It does not shine from water, it is covered with ice.
I don’t know where my vigilance and attentiveness have gone, but in a matter of seconds I take off my hood from my head and climb onto a stone. She slipped and fell back. My husband did not even have time to shout, as I ended up in the river. She scratched her hand, hit her ribs, the down jacket got wet, her hair instantly became icicles. Fortunately for me, I took a jacket and trousers with me. I warmed up and dried in the car for a while, changed clothes and was ready for adventure again.

Guzeripl was founded as a village of lumberjacks. He is in a dead end. The population is just over 100 people. Mountain air, river, picturesque nature attract tourists here. This is the last settlement before the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve.

Interesting tourist routes in Adygea for mountain lovers with backpacks and tents also start from here. Yavorova Polyana, Armenian pass, Fisht shelter, Circassian pass, Mount Oshten, many natural objects for hiking over long distances.
We were interested in the Cordon of the Caucasian Reserve. We bought tickets at the box office, they also sell passes to the reserve for long trips.

We pass through the bridge to the reserve.

I love this slightly cultivated nature.

Information stands.

Guzeriplsky dolmen-giant with a height of more than two meters.

A small Museum of Nature, where you can see an impressive effigy of the Caucasian bison, as well as wild boars, wolves, herbarium, photographs.

We also saw live pigs.

It is not worth placing high hopes on the Guzeripl nature reserve, there are no special entertainments. There is amazing nature, the purest mountain air with the smell of fresh resin of pine needles. natural museum open air.

partisan glade

Leaving Guzeripl, at the first turn to the left, along the only paved road, we turned towards the mountains.
The road is good, with the exception of a couple of places where there was a slight mudflow.

View from the road to the Stone Sea ridge.

Snow on the roadside lies in huge cleared snowdrifts.

Admiring the surroundings, after 18 km we drove up to the Partizanskaya glade. The name is directly related to the red partisans of the times civil war. They had their headquarters here.
It is currently a transit point for tourist route to Mount Fisht, Oshten, Stone Sea, Yavorov Polyana.

The recreation center "Partizanskaya Polyana" did not attract us with anything special. In the house where tourists stop, they met a bored watchman. We learned from him that in the summer picturesque lake people gather for a picnic and fishing, and in winter they come to ride snowmobiles, sledges, and skis.
I have not singled out for myself some interesting equipped slides for such winter fun. Looking around, she heard a joyful loud murmur. A black fluffy cat ran towards the uninvited guests.
It was worth paying a little attention to him, and he, as a forest owner, accompanied us throughout the territory Partisan glade and a frozen lake. When they got ready for the return trip, they treated the cat with cookies, he looked with bewilderment and reproach, they say, I didn’t come to you for food, but for communication. And when they left, he ran after the car meowing angrily. This is such short-term love at first sight.

Oxygenated air has a magical effect on me. My emotions speak volumes about it. :)

Here it is Mountain Lake Partizanskaya glade at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Stone Sea ridge. In summer, glades are in flowers, and mountains are reflected in the lake.

The Stone Sea Ridge is unusual in its appearance and chaotic, rugged limestone unearthly relief. It surrounds the alpine plateau of Lago-Naki from the east with a twenty-five-kilometer arc.
If you drive another six kilometers to the west, you can see the Yavorova glade, where the road ends, there is a barrier and the reserve begins with hiking trails. It is planned to build a large ski complex there.

Great mood in nature sunny weather. We played snowballs and made a snowman. The cat, by the way, also took an active part in our games.

On this day, we still had to see the Lago-Naki plateau from the side of the Iron rock and we decided to go further.
They descended, overtaking timber trucks and traditional cows defiling along the roadsides.

Belaya River

Having left on the route "Guzeripl - Maykop", we went down to the Belaya River.

Here is an incorrigible one… Just a few hours ago, climbing a stone, I already dived into the river, and still it pulls to the height!

Very beautiful coastline. Here you want to stay longer. The uniqueness of these places is emphasized by pines, spruces, hornbeam, beech, juniper, hazelnuts, barberries, and most importantly, you are alone among all this splendor, the season of mass departure of tourists has not yet begun.

A picturesque place in Adygea for nature lovers. And in the spring favorite place rafters, as there are many interesting rapids and rifts on the river.

This seems to be the off-season. Winter is still on the calendar, and only the first flowers remind of the first breath of spring. Not crowded, everyone is waiting for greenery. But even in the gray colors of the sleeping forest, the river fascinates with its seething stream and carved banks.

My only regret is that there is no footpath. Looking at this beauty from a car window is a crime, and walking along the highway is unsafe.

The most beautiful sights of the Belaya River (Adygea):

1. Khadzhokhskaya gorge (settlement of Kamennomostsky).
2. Granite Canyon (to the south of the Dakhovskaya village, before reaching the village of Khamyshki).
3. Confluence with the Kishi River (near Andreevskaya ravine between Khamyshki and Guzeripl)
4. The valley of ammonites (between the villages of Abadzekhskaya and Khadzhokh under the automobile bridge over the Belaya River, where the river washed out large stone balls bizarre shape with fossilized ammonites).

Plateau Lago-Naki

On the final chord of the weekend in nature, we left a visit to the Utyug rock with stunning views of the Lago-Naki plateau.
The road passes partly through Adygea and through the territory of the Krasnodar Territory.
Made the first stop at observation deck overlooking the village Dakhovskaya, near a small market with souvenirs. We were interested in the bird's eye view.

But on the road, near the turn to the Azishskaya cave, there was a brisk trade.

On the Azish Pass I only have time to turn my head - beauty is everywhere. Primer road.

Near hotel complex"Azish-Tau" noticed gentle slopes, equipped for skiing on cheesecakes, sledding and skiing, with open rental points.