Moonstone Lazarevskoe. Waterfalls, dolmens and interesting places of the Svir Gorge. Waterfall "Teschiny Tears"

Excursions are usually not carried here, but you can get there on your own. By bus number 66, 75 or 76 you need to get to the stop "Minutka" on Pobeda street. Then turn onto Svirskaya street and walk about 800 meters along the Svirsky stream. There is a ticket office and parking for private cars. The total length of the route is about 3 km.
If you go by car, then you need the very end of Svirskaya Street (turn from Pobedy Street near the Minutka cafe). All the time straight, on a breakdown (from one large three small ones) the road is in the middle. It is useful to look at the inscriptions on the fences! :)
Parking - N43 55.982 E039 19.223
Fork in the paths - N43 56.135 E039 19.411
Waterfall in the canyon - N43 56.222 E039 19.576 (well, very approximately)
Mother-in-law tears - N43 56.681 E039 19.725
Lake - N43 56.889 E039 19.789
Moonstone - N43 56.965 E039 19.969

Svir Gorge - a picturesque valley with a panorama of rocks and rocks, water bowls and waterfalls Svirsky, Adam and Eve, Mother-in-law's tears. There is also a dolmen "Glory" in the gorge - an ancient structure made of stone slabs of the Bronze Age (III-II thousand years BC).
The road for tourists in the gorge is marked with paint - on boulders, pebbles, trees, so making a mistake and getting lost is quite difficult, despite the really virgin forest. Neat transitions, strong bridges and ladders with railings facilitate movement, and you can cool off in the waterfalls.

On the vast expanses of the Internet, a very useful site "Across the Caucasus with GPS" (http://heading.narod.ru) was found, from which we borrowed the following description (I hope the author of this resource will not be offended):

Svirka is a tiny river in the village of Lazarevskoye, only 6 km long, but, like most mountain rivers, it can be treacherous and capricious. It is hard to believe that this brook overflowed its banks a few years ago and made a powerful stormy stream from Svirskaya Street. Its strength was such that the streams of water carried down to the sea the cars parked at the top of the street...
The route to the Svir Gorge starts from the village of Lazarevskoye, going towards the mountains along Svirskaya Street. We pass the roadside sign "Svir Gorge", a little further down the road on the left side is a private hotel. After half a kilometer from the hotel, on the next bridge we cross the Svir River again, leaving a high rock with screes on the left side and run into the cordon of the Sochi National Park.
Immediately after the cordon, the road somehow imperceptibly turns into a dirt road, and then completely into a path, winding from one to the other side of the river several times. Everything is marked with arrows and red circles, so do not get lost.
In the area of ​​the next ford on a sandstone slab we read the inscription: "I waterfall - 250 m, II waterfall - 850 m". Having crossed the river once again, we see an equipped toilet to the left of the road, and a popular picnic spot to the right. From here, from the picnic clearing, we turn right to the river along the path, then a few more fords. The path is rocky, occasionally there are muddy clay or dirt areas. Very soon we enter the Svir Canyon, whimsically created by the river bed.
To get to the waterfall, we need to overcome one of the most difficult sections, bypassing a rocky limestone ledge on the left side of the canyon. A couple of years ago, there was some kind of boardwalk here, which made it possible to pass in this place without much difficulty at any time of the year and in any weather. Now the bridges have been washed away by the flood, but the depth of the river here is quite small, ankle-deep. Walking along the canyon we come to the first Svirsky waterfall. Its height is a little over 7 meters, at the foot there is a small bowl, up to 2 meters deep, in which you can swim, although the water is rather cool ....
After the first waterfall, we can carefully climb the walls of the canyon, using layered rocks like steps, and take a walk further along the Svirki canyon, with its small baths and picturesque rapids of the river. Or, from the first waterfall, go back a little to go around the waterfall along the upper path.
We walk admiring the Svir Canyon, where there is never direct sunlight and the shores are always in mysterious twilight. We go out to another clearing equipped for recreation, in front of which, on the other side of the river, there is a small rock, 70 meters high. A dirt road leads up from here. We overcome a short but steep climb, and for some time we go under the power lines along the right bank of the Svir River. After half a kilometer we cross the river, and another 150 meters of a steep climb. At the end of the ascent there is a fork with a pointer: to the II waterfall, dolmen and Moonstone. At the fork we leave to the right - to the dolmen, along a dirt road, which rises as a traverse of the ridge on the left bank of the river. Svir. After another 200 meters, the fork again, the road goes down to the Moonstone, and to the right up to the dolmen. Continuing to walk up the dirt road, after about 1.5 km, winding through the forest, we exit the dolmen, half covered with earth. Looking more closely at the dolmen, and stroking its rough walls with your hand, you can find some ancient convex "magic" signs - a cross in a circle, and something else ... Having touched the dolmen - an ancient place of power, we return back to the fork, to the Moonstone and now we go along the lower path. Five minutes of easy descent, and the primer leads through the clearings directly to the second waterfall - "Teschiny Tears". Let's stand and admire Teschin's tears, rolling from a height of 10 meters into a small bath, then we cross the river and, along a dirt path, we exit under a power line. Then we go along the tourist markings - red arrows and circles, about 1.5 kilometers to the stone. Leaving a small lake on the left, we cross the beam along the log bridge and go out along the packed path, which rises steeply to a stone - an unusual shape - a block of sandstone. What kind of stone is not clear, there is only an inscription that the block is a natural monument and is protected. And we return the same way to the second waterfall, next to which, 20 meters up the river on the right bank of the river, there is another cozy place for a picnic ... From here we can go a little further up the Svir. Right along the channel we pass several small waterfalls, then in the river there is a huge stone block - the remnant, then the channel is littered with the traditional windbreak of fallen trees. Even further, the channel flattens out and Svirka is a modest stream, of which there are many in the Caucasian Black Sea region.
After walking a little more, you can go out to the forest road, which (if we go along it to the left) will lead, bypassing the garden plots, to Mamedov Gorge

The Svir Gorge is an amazing natural landmark of the Krasnodar Territory, located near the village of Lazarevskoye. The territory of the rocky gorge is part of the Sochi National Park.

Here, in the shade of sheer cliffs, the Svirka River flows. Thanks to this small but powerful mountain river, the unique and picturesque Sochi canyon was actually formed. Starting its journey in the upper reaches of Mount Boztepe, the river descends into the Black Sea, forming numerous waterfalls and backwaters on its way. The excursion trail gives you the opportunity to examine in detail all the waterfalls, each of which is attractive in its own way.

Direct sunlight rarely reaches the depths of the gorge, so the water here is always cool (no more than 15 degrees), which, however, does not stop tourists from the temptation to swim in one of the water bowls, especially in the summer heat.

The Svir Gorge in Lazarevsky is a place for people who love mountains and hiking. The road is not always easy - sometimes there are quite steep descents and ascents. At the same time, all the necessary infrastructure has been created for tourists: signs, information plates, crossings, paths, bridges and stairs with handrails have been laid. Since there will be not only equipped paths on the way, but also rocky and unpaved terrain, it is recommended to choose appropriate footwear for the hike - sneakers, boots, etc.

It will be quite difficult to get lost along the road to the gorge; along the way, pointers made with paint will come across every now and then - on boulders, on pebbles and trees.

Attractions of the Svir Gorge

Throughout the entire length of the gorge, which is more than three kilometers, visitors are accompanied by various natural attractions, lush flora and clean air. It is worth coming here even if only to look at the waterfalls - "Adam and Eve", "Svirsky" and "Teschin's Tears".

In addition to waterfalls, tourists come to look at the ancient trough-shaped dolmen, presumably from the 3rd century BC, as well as a huge block of unusual shape - the "Moonstone".

Waterfall "Svirsky"

The first of the natural beauties on the way of tourists is the seven-meter Svir waterfall. There is a belief that by standing under this waterfall, you can wash away all sins from yourself. Water breaks down like a blank wall, with an abundance of white foam and bright splashes.

At the foot of the waterfall, under the influence of falling water, a small lake was formed, about two meters deep. The reservoir is crystal clear and cool, even during the season the water in it does not warm up above 14 degrees Celsius.

The path leading to the waterfall lies between walls covered with lime deposits along which water flows. Despite the presence of special platforms, during the rains the water in the river overflows, as a result of which in some places it is necessary to wade.

Waterfall "Teschiny Tears"

Waterfall "Adam and Eve"

The last, but not the most beautiful, waterfall lies at the very end of the Svir Gorge. Hidden from prying eyes, the cascade consists of two waterfalls of different heights, thanks to which, apparently, it got its name.

Dolmen "Glory"

Among the beech thickets there is already a man-made attraction - an ancient stone dolmen of a trough-shaped form. The upper part of the dolmen is split, and it is half filled with earth. Outside, the construction is covered with ancient signs - petroglyphs. People who are not indifferent to esotericism attribute mystical properties to this place.

"Moon rock"

Another famous artifact of the Svir Gorge is the mysterious moonstone. An unusual stone block in its shape resembles a royal throne, and its height is approximately five meters. There is an opinion that in ancient times the stone was subjected to manual processing, in connection with which it was recognized as a historical monument and now it is under state protection. According to legend, if you touch the stone on a full moon, then the most cherished desire will come true.

Glade for a picnic

In addition to postcard views with rocky landscapes and other natural beauties, the Svir Gorge can please vacationers with an abundance of places for recreation and picnics. After walking about 200 meters along the riverbed, there will be a large grassy clearing, not far from the waterfalls. The place is equipped with all amenities for a comfortable pastime - wide wooden tables, benches, barbecue grills for cooking on an open fire.

How to get to the Svir Gorge on your own

The path to the Svir Gorge begins in Lazarevsky. From the center, go along Pobedy Street to the stop "Cafe Minutka", then turn right along Svirskaya Street. There will be a ticket office at the end of the street. Signposts will be placed along the way, both to the gorge itself and to its waterfalls.

From Sochi to the Svir Gorge is almost 70 kilometers. You need to get there first by train to Lazarevskaya station, then on foot or by bus.

Buses No. 69, 70 run from the center of Lazarevsky to the stop "Cafe Minutka", from Tuapse No. 159, 160, 161, 162, 163.

You can also use taxi services using one of the applications - Yandex.Taxi, Uber, Gett, Maxim.

Since the Svir Gorge is an object of the Sochi National Park, for the passage you need to pay a park eco-fee - 100 rubles.

Svir Gorge on Google Maps panoramas (road)

Video about the Svir Gorge

Description

The main card in the village of Lazarevskoye is the Svirskoye Gorge, which is named so due to the river flowing nearby, which was thus able to receive such a name thanks to the mechanic-technician. His estate was on the coast around the 19th century.

Such a trip can suit any traveler, since special excursions for tourists are not organized here. The route that leads the traveler to the tract is quite simple, but still it will be necessary to overcome all sorts of conditions, since the territory here is still represented by rocks, mountains and ledges.

The Svir Gorge was created a very, very long time ago, with the help of a river flowing here with the interesting name Svirki. The bed of this river was able to make a route for itself between rather large rocks, with the help of this a canyon was formed here, beautiful waterfalls. The valley with the river is able to boast of its beautiful mountain abundance, as well as the rocks located here, various types of plants are also represented here, and you can breathe in a piece of fresh and clean air here. The length of this river valley is approximately 3 kilometers.

In this gorge there are such amazing natural monuments:

1. Waterfalls with such names as Adam and Eve, Tears of the mother-in-law.
2. Here you will meet a dolmen called Glory.
3. You also have the opportunity to get acquainted with the Moonlight stone.

After walking about three hundred meters, the path can lead you to a beautiful clearing equipped for picnics in this place, and here you can just relax from a long journey. Then you will need to turn to the right side, here you will have a river in front of you, along which you will again have to move. Literally after passing the ford one, the other, the path can lead you to the canyon with a beautiful landscape, in this place there is the Svirsky waterfall.

The waterfall breaks its streams from a height of 7 meters straight into a small lake, which is located in the bottom of the waterfall, its depth is two meters. Locals trust such a belief as a person who plunges into the water of this lake, then in this case it will be able to wash away all sinful deeds from you, so this territory is still a sacred place.

In order to travel further, you will need to turn back to the green clearing, which is located near the main entrance to the river valley, and then move along another path that will lead you to the path with a fork. Then you will need to turn to the right side, from where you can get to the mysterious dolmen. The date of this construction is not completely known. Many scientists believe that this dolmen was built around 2-3 thousand years BC. The dolmen itself is carved from limestone material, resembling a circle in shape, the burial chamber is completely strewn with earth, and the top of the roof is cracked into two halves, and it is worth saying that one of them went into the burial chamber, and the other has a small tree in the middle. If you touch the wall of an ancient dolmen, you can feel the bulges and irregularities, as well as the symbolism of that time.

A path has been drawn from the dolmen, which will lead you to such an object of natural heritage as the Adam and Eve waterfall. This place is represented by a rather quiet and cozy corner in this place, the entire territory is surrounded by a landscape of a mountain range, where nature and man are felt as a whole. This place is hidden from prying eyes, and cascades of flowing water flow over blocks of stones. One part of the waterfall is about 6 meters high, the other 10 meters.

The paths from the waterfalls can again lead you to the path with a fork, in this case you need to turn right, here the road will lead you to the Moonlight stone, which is now under full guard. This stone is represented by a large stone, which reaches a height of up to five meters.

Where is

If you drive this attraction into the maps, then there it will show you that it is located on the northern side of the village of Lazarevskoye, near the Svirka River, which rages with a powerful stream.

How to get there

To get to the Svirskoe gorge you will need to take a bus or minibus with numbers 69 or 70 in the village, then be sure to get off at the stopping point with a cafe. After that, you need to go along Svirskaya Street, which will lead you straight to the main entrance of the gorge.

Not far from Sochi, there is a stunningly beautiful gorge, which is ideal for those who love nature and love walking.
The miraculous attraction is incredibly popular with tourists, because here you can not only enjoy the amazing landscapes, but also touch the history.

How to get there, where is it located:
How to get to the natural masterpiece? A magical place, whose wonderful views make you forget about everything, will help a person restore energy and give positive emotions.
Where is the Svir Gorge, which is considered the most beautiful pearl of the Sochi National Park?
It is located on the outskirts of the Lazarevsky district, upstream along the Svirsky stream. Getting to it on your own will not be a problem - the signs will show the right way. Vacationers in the village of Lazarevskoye walk along Pobeda Street towards Tuapse, cross the small river Svirka, turn right, and then follow the information signs installed specifically for tourists.
You can get to the Minutka cafe by city buses, from there turn onto Svirskaya Street and walk along the stream for no more than 800 meters.
As experienced travelers say, there is only one road leading to the canyon, so it is simply impossible to get lost.

The cost of visiting a unique creation of nature is one hundred rubles. At the box office you can also purchase a map on which the route for hikers following the Svir Gorge is marked.
For motorists, a special parking lot is equipped, the distance from which to the valley is no more than 500 meters.

Waterfall "Svirsky"
So, from the green meadow, intended for recreation and equipped with places for cooking barbecue, tourists set off along the path leading to the Svir Gorge, where everyone is met by a majestic waterfall about seven meters high. This wonderful place will give many pleasant moments, and no one wants to leave here quickly.
The water temperature in the lake does not exceed 14 degrees, but those who want to swim in the natural bowl are not decreasing. Tourists feel a real surge of strength and recharge with energy that they lack.
The purest water washes away all fears and sins from a person, so local residents have long considered the Svir Gorge (Lazarevskoye) a sacred corner with a special atmosphere.
After seeing the waterfall, those who wish can walk along the canyon of the Svirka River and admire the picturesque rocky rapids.

Moon rock
The Svir Gorge (Lazarevskoye) charging with positive emotions is famous for its unique artifact, about which scientists know little. Here is a mysterious moonstone of a peculiar shape about five meters high - a structure erected several centuries ago and under the protection of the state.
Ancient legends say that on the full moon a huge block is gaining strength, and if you touch it, the stone will fulfill your most cherished desire.

Dolmen "Glory"
All history lovers who find themselves in the Svir Gorge will be attracted by the unique Slava dolmen, which belongs to the structures of the prehistoric era. It is a trough-shaped structure covered with earth. If you touch the rough walls of the dolmen, you can feel the convex signs carved by distant ancestors.

The roof of the structure cracked in half from time to time, and a tree grew in the very center of the ancient slab. Residents call the stone monolith a place of power, and tourists touch a unique object, the true purpose of which is still unknown.
It is believed that dolmens served as tombs for primitive people, from where the souls of the dead began their journey to another life. Perhaps these are structures with the help of which communication with space was carried out, but so far none of the versions has been confirmed.

"Adam and Eve"
The natural masterpiece, the total length of which is three kilometers, ends in a secluded place crowned with the Adam and Eve waterfall. This is a corner hidden from prying eyes, where you can feel like the only people on Earth.

Not a single guest of the Krasnodar Territory remains disappointed with a trip to the Svir Gorge. The reviews of tourists are full of positive emotions, and one of the easiest routes in the territory of the village of Lazarevskoye enjoys well-deserved popularity.
The gorge is almost everywhere equipped with strong bridges and ladders with railings, which greatly facilitate the movement of local attractions. Tourists note the care for the guests, because there are not so many curious corners equipped with special places for recreation, where you can have a bite to eat, take a breath and enjoy the amazing views of the nature of the Caucasus.
Travelers who have already visited the canyon recommend stocking up on comfortable sports shoes and swimming accessories, which will definitely come in handy. The Svir Gorge is a stunning place that delights with its unusual beauty and special atmosphere. An attraction that charges with positive emotions, created by nature, and not by human hands, is waiting for tourists who will never be able to forget the delights they have seen.

JOURNEY TO SVIRSKY GORGE
WHAT IS SVIRSKY GORGE?
At the very beginning of the gorge, there are several informational signs stating that it is impossible to collect plants from the Red Book, that this place can only be visited in sports shoes, and that it is not good to pig in nature. There is a picnic area with benches 300 meters from the entrance. When a tourist enters this clearing, he feels like an epic hero, because there are two roads in front of him. Left and right. Which option is better? So where do you go, left or right?
RIGHT
Great choice. If you go to the right from the glade, you can get to the most interesting place in the gorge - the Svir waterfall. It is not far to go to him and there is nothing more in this direction
Svirsky Waterfall
A small seven-meter waterfall for an example of the same height is a waterfall in the Prokhladny canyon, and the Sochi Polikar 10 times higher carries its waters to a lake with blue water. In summer, the natural bowl warms up to a maximum of 14 degrees, but still there are a lot of people who want to swim here. Many residents of Lazarevsky consider this particular waterfall to be special. There is something soothing about this place.
LEFT
Choice of brave people. The fact is that you will have to walk about 3 km to really interesting places, sometimes through streams and not very convenient passages. This is where our sports shoes come in handy. But a real hero will go, because it is here that you can see those very Teschin Tears. In addition to Tears, the river Adam and Eve, as well as the Moonstone and the Slava dolmen live here.

TYOSCHINA'S TEARS
According to statistics, married men reach this place 27% faster than unmarried men. Mother-in-law's tears are a rather high waterfall of an unusual shape. It flows into a small lake, where you can also swim. It is "Teschin's Tears" that will be the first to meet us on the way
ADAM AND EVE
If the Svir Gorge begins with Mother-in-law's tears, it will end with the Adam and Eve waterfall. It is called so because few reach it, and those who reach it can feel like the last (as well as the first) people on earth, because there is no one around.
MOON ROCK
Somewhere between the two waterfalls there is a pointed five-meter stone. It is only known that it has been here for at least several centuries, but scientists have studied it little. The stone is protected by the state.
DOLMEN GLORY
A prehistoric structure similar in shape to a trough, with a hole. On the dolmen, either letters are carved, or just some signs. Scientists have not established the purpose of the dolmen, but there are suggestions that it has either a religious purpose or is an ancient tomb. None of these hypotheses have been proven. Time did not spare the dolmen and its top plate cracked and now a tree is growing through it. Now let's check if you answered the question correctly, where is it better to go left or right. The correct answer is: first in one direction, and then in the other. But keep in mind that if you go first to the left, then you will hardly want to go anywhere