A trip to Adygea by car: Maikop and Rufabgo waterfalls. Rest in Adygea - independent travel

A report on a trip by car from Stavropol to Adygea - to the city of Maikop and to the Rufabgo waterfalls. Photos, impressions and prices.

Foreword

Exploring the beauty of our vast country, I visited its most diverse and remote corners. I myself live in the south of the country, so all nearby attractions, including seaside resorts, have been explored up and down. But many do not know that the south is not only the sea. The south of Russia is also the mountainous Caucasus, and this year I decided to explore the nature and landscapes of the highlands, and therefore went to Adygea.

I was inspired to travel by the reviews of friends and acquaintances about the majestic mountains, caves and waterfalls of Adygea. Since this is practically a neighboring region of Stavropol, offhand I figured that the road would not be long. Despite this, it was decided in advance on the website to calculate the mileage and the amount of fuel that will be spent on the road. I decided to stay in the capital of Adygea - in Maykop, so I booked a room in advance on Booking.com in one of the best hotels in the city (according to reviews) - "Bibe".

Road and accommodation

Having calculated the route and gas consumption in advance, I refueled the tank for 500 rubles and found a fellow traveler through who paid me these 500 rubles. As a result, the ride is not boring, and the money is saved. I planned my trip for two days, from June 21 to 23. I didn’t know exactly how much I would have to travel around the area, so I took 5 thousand rubles in reserve for the road and any problems associated with the car.

June 21 at 9 am I left Stavropol with my companion. The day was a weekday, so the track was almost empty. As planned, we arrived in 4 and a half hours. On the way we stopped for a bite to eat in Armavir, just half way to Maykop. Several times we were stopped by traffic police to check documents. The largest post is located on the border of the Stavropol Territory and Krasnodar, it definitely cannot be avoided, and the second time we encountered law enforcement officers already at the border Krasnodar Territory and Adygea. Fortunately, no violations were noticed behind us, so there were no problems. We arrived at the place at half past two in the afternoon, I drove my fellow traveler to the desired address, and I myself went to the booked hotel.

Hotel "Biba" in the building of the Maykop brewery

"Biba" is located in an old pre-revolutionary building of the brewery, which is still functioning and produces the famous Maikop beer, known far beyond the borders of Adygea. On the territory of the hotel, in addition to the factory, there is a patio under an open roof and a beer restaurant "1882", where you can taste freshly brewed beer and branded snacks.

I usually spend money quite economically when traveling, but this time I decided to allow myself a little chic - I booked a luxurious European-style room for 3,900 rubles a day in Beeba with a huge double bed. Although it is called "standard", any "suite" can give a head start: spacious, like an entire apartment, equipped with everything you need, including a refrigerator, hairdryer, bathrobe, wine glasses and other pleasant and necessary items. Meals were paid separately, you could even order breakfast in your room, but I preferred to explore local cafes, restaurants and canteens, so I refused the buffet at Biba.

Maykop city

Leaving the car in the internal hotel parking and unloading things, I began to explore the map of the city of Maykop and the sights of Adygea. At first I had to have lunch, the choice fell on the pizzeria "Sicily", which was a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The interior of the cafe is made in pastel colors.

Upon entering, I was greeted and promptly brought the menu. I ordered a couple of slices of a small pizza called "Farmer's", and to it a milkshake with raspberries, which was served not in the usual tall glass, but in a glass jar with a handle. The pizza was fresh, soft and juicy. I was satisfied with the dinner and the service, the prices were also pleasantly pleased: the entire order cost about 400 rubles (a slice of pizza: 90 rubles, 250 ml of a cocktail: 160 rubles + tip).

Maykop city park, top view

On the day of arrival, I decided to explore the city a little, so during lunch I began to monitor the Internet for the sights of the city of Maykop. I was in the very center, so for a start I decided to visit the city park and look at the mosque. Located in a large park beautiful fountain with multi-colored illuminated jets, there is also an amusement park and a city pool.

Entrance to Maikop city park

Fountain in Maykop city park

A few years ago there were several pools here:

adult: the largest, deepest and only now;
sports: with lane markings for swimmers;
children: medium in size and relatively shallow.

However, the last two were overgrown with reeds and even small trees at the bottom. It is obvious that they have not been filled in for a long time. But the large pool looks very well-groomed, the water is constantly updated due to four fountains, which are evenly spaced in the center of the pool.

City pool

City park alleys

Equipped nearby sandy beach and sun loungers are available for rent. There is also a beach volleyball court and a small sports town nearby.

In general, there are all conditions for physical activity here, which certainly pleased. I didn’t swim, I wandered along the neat alleys for some more time and went to Friendship Square, where the next attraction of the city, the mosque, was located.

The square got its name because of the monument located on it - the Russian hero and the Adyghe sled (the same as the warrior) stand shoulder to shoulder and symbolize the friendship of peoples.

Monument "Friendship"

Under this monument is a fountain, and opposite it is a mosque with blue domes. In the morning and in the evening, the singing of the mullah is heard throughout the city, which announces the time to pray. In Adygea, this religious temple has rather a purely symbolic meaning, because the local indigenous people are not particularly committed to Islam, their own code of ethics called Khabze is much more significant for them.

mosque lights

Near Friendship Square there is a small square and the city Philharmonic, but it was evening time, the author of this story was a little tired and hungry, and therefore went in search of dinner. After looking at the map of the city on my smartphone, I found an XL cafe nearby. There were surprisingly many people there, and the reason for this became clear when the order was brought. This time I took my favorite California rolls and Mojito non-alcoholic cocktail. The service here was not as perfect as in "Sicily", as the waiters were simply overloaded with orders, but the quality of the food here was simply top notch. I spent about 500 rubles for dinner, I was quite satisfied with it and went to rest at the hotel and think over a plan of action for tomorrow.

Beauty of Adygea: mountains, rocks, waterfalls and caves

I had plans to visit the famous Rufabgo waterfalls, so having previously studied the road and set up the navigator, on the morning of June 22, I set off. Driving through unfamiliar mountainous terrain was scary, but the distance is relatively short, so I decided to handle this task myself. According to tourists, the Rufabgo waterfalls are one of the brightest and most picturesque sights of Adygea, located 2 km from the village of Kamennomostsky.

View of the rocks

The mountains

The road was steep in every sense: unexpected turns, overhanging frightening rocks on one side and a bottomless abyss on the other terrified me, but the quality of the roads pleased me, so I got to my destination without much difficulty and spent only an hour on an unfamiliar route. I parked my car near the bridge that was supposed to take me across the seething river to the waterfalls, paid 500 rubles for the entrance and went on foot to explore the beauties of this region.

Mountain river, view from above

On the other side of the river I was met by a whole tourist facility with small cafes, a playground and a mini-museum of the Adyghe culture. I was a little hungry, so I bought coffee and started exploring the area. At first, nothing here reminded of the wild beauty of the mountain landscapes: the paths are strewn with sand, there are railings everywhere, and there are no waterfalls to be seen. But that was only the beginning, and what I saw next was probably shown only in some fantasy films: a clean, transparent river rustled in a stormy stream right at my feet, all around rocks, and then some kind of impenetrable jungle forest .

Needless to say, nature is preserved here. And here I am at the first waterfall (by the way, there are seven of them, and each has its own name) - "Grand," although it is relatively small.

It was followed by a waterfall strange name"Dry", winding rocky paths and natural growths of soil in the form of steps lead to it. The third is called "Deep".

Waterfall "Deep"

View of the waterfall

This is a real waterfall - stormy, sparkling and high. By the way, even in the strongest heat near the mountain rivers it is cool, the water there is icy and clean. On the fourth waterfall, unfortunately, I no longer had the strength, the paths became more and more difficult, I had to climb higher and higher, so I turned back.

Road to Rufabgo Falls

On the way to the city, I saw a small diner with local Adyghe cuisine, it was decorated antique, in the style of peasant Circassian huts. There I ordered hominy (corn porridge with milk) and real Kalmyk tea. I appreciated the cuisine of the Circassians, the only thing was that the price was biting - I paid almost 300 rubles for such a simple dinner.

By evening, I returned to the hotel tired, I wanted to relax, so I went down to the street and went to the Biba patio, where I ordered the famous Maykop beer and took some snacks. I didn’t drink much, because tomorrow I had to go home. The beer is excellent - I took a few bottles with me to treat my friends.

Results and finance

I want to note that the trip cost me quite a lot. About 3,000 rubles were spent on gasoline, about the same amount on food, given that I ate in cafes and pizzerias. A ticket for a tour of the Rufabgo waterfalls cost me 500 rubles and, of course, hotel accommodation took the lion's share of the costs: 7800 rubles for two days. But I have nothing to complain about, the room was really luxury.

In general, I was satisfied with the rest, it’s a pity I didn’t have time to explore everything scenic spots. The next year I have already planned to visit the Azish Cave, the Guam Gorge and the Lago-Naki Plateau, about which.

Do you love mountains? If yes, then you have probably heard about a wonderful mountainous corner of our country called Adygea. On the Black Sea coast offer excursions to this marvelous land, but still a day trip does not give a complete picture of Adygea. After looking beautiful photos, after reading the reviews of other tourists, I decided to organize independent trip to Adygea by car.

A little about Adygea

Adygea is a year-round region, a close neighbor of the Krasnodar Territory. There is no sea here, but mountains and mountain rivers delight the eye, which can be studied and admired for a very long time. In winter, skiers and sledding enthusiasts come here, hiking trails, by the way, are also available in winter: waterfalls frozen in ice, viewing platforms overlooking mountain ranges etc. Warm thermal pools open all year round, so even in winter you can lie in the pool and catch snowflakes in your mouth.

We decided to go to Adygea for the May holidays, since 10 days is just right for driving so far from Moscow by car. Spring in Adygea is a great time to enjoy the freshly awakened nature, flowers and greenery so bright that it's hard to believe your eyes. Numerous orchards, especially apple ones, had already blossomed by our arrival, so we only had to imagine how beautiful Adygea was during the flowering period.

Why go to Adygea?

Enjoy the beauty of the mountains, breathe in the fresh air, take a break from city life, bustle and dust.
Actively spend time overcoming hiking trails, climbing mountains; find beautiful waterfalls and fonts. Or maybe rafting down a mountain river? Or go on a quad bike on mountain off-road?
Improve your health in numerous thermal springs, mineral water which are beneficial to the body. In winter it is very cool to swim in the outdoor hot pool.
Learn something new about the Adyghe people thanks to the Museum of Local Lore, see the ancient ammonite mollusks and visit the site of the primitive people. A lot of dolmens have been preserved in Adygea, which have kept the secret of their appearance for many centuries.
And, of course, delicious organic food from local farms. Adyghe cuisine is not only famous cheese.

In this review, I will try to systematize all the collected information that helped me prepare for the trip, and add my conclusions that I made while visiting Adygea.

Choosing a resort and hotel

To be honest, I knew very little about Adygea. Beautiful nature, Adyghe cheese, waterfalls, Lago-Naki, the capital of the Maikov Republic - that's all. I started preparing for the trip by finding out what towns there are in Adygea, where it is more profitable to book a hotel.

I would divide the main tourist villages according to the main idea of \u200b\u200brest in them.

Kamennomostsky or Khadzhokh in the old way can be called the most popular and promoted. There are many guest houses, several hotels, as well as the beautiful Belaya mountain river, the Khodzhokh gorge and the Rufabgo waterfalls. A trip to Lago-Naki and the Azish cave will also not take long. Therefore, for a trip to Adygea, for the first time, we chose it to be close to the most popular sights of the republic.

Close neighbor of Kamennomostsky Tulsky village. It is also not far from it to get to the sights, but the main feature of the village are thermal springs. So, if you want a spa vacation, then you can safely choose a hotel with a thermal pool in Tula. By the way, to say, even if you do not live in one of these hotels, you can come to the pool for a fee. Not far from Tulsky there is the village of Krasny Most, there is a nice hotel with a thermal pool wellness resort hotel Lago-Naki .

Another well-known tourist village - Guamka. The Guam Gorge of extraordinary beauty glorified him, along which you can ride on a tourist mountain train. We really liked this attraction, despite the wild creak of the train. There are also waterfalls, viewing platforms, so you won’t be bored.

Guzeripl and Khamyshki suitable for rafting enthusiasts. For beginners, it doesn’t matter, there are a lot of offers of alloys for entertainment purposes - an advertisement hangs on each pole with a proposal to pass a couple of rapids on a mountain river. But if you are an experienced rafter, then I recommend paying attention to these villages, because in their vicinity there is the most dangerous and difficult threshold in all of Adygea, formed at the confluence of two mountain rivers, including the Belaya. Passing by, we were lucky to see how two rafts passed this threshold, a mesmerizing sight!

I especially liked Khamyshki - a picturesque and well-groomed village in the mountains, at the foot of the majestic Mount Monk. There are many neat houses, fields where horses graze, there are cafes and restaurants. A very pleasant place.

IN Dakhovskaya you can stay in a comfortable hotel, Lago-Naki, the cave and the sights of Kamennomostsky are within easy reach. Dakhovskaya is also famous for its ancient bridge and observation decks in the mountains, which, unfortunately, we did not reach, because the weather, to put it mildly, did not indulge and did not encourage us to go to places remote from the road.

In Maykop, in my opinion, it is not particularly interesting to stay, because it is far from the sights, and I don’t feel like going to Adygea to live in the city. You can come here to a restaurant (we really liked Aquarius) or to the Museum of Local Lore.

I have listed the main villages, there are even smaller ones, we have not visited them.

So, I opted for Kamennomostsky, namely hotel Terem near the river. I liked the photos of the territory, wooden houses, the bank of a mountain river, barbecue pavilions, a swimming pool, a sauna. In my opinion, what you need for atmospheric living in the mountains. I liked the hotel as a whole, although there are nuances that, fortunately, did not spoil the rest, you can read more in my review. -> Review of Terem by the river

Similar in concept hotels in Kamennomostsky.

rowan beads

Hajok Park

mountain lavender

manor estate

Belovodie

To diversify the rest, I decided to choose another hotel. At first I booked Aquathermo, on the territory of which there are houses and a thermal pool, but then I accidentally stumbled upon Spa Resort Svyatograd (hotel description) and could not resist. Large new hotel complex, charming houses, large swimming pool, spa, catering, nice pictures restaurant and territory and, oddly enough, an affordable price, about 4 thousand rubles. per cabin with breakfast and lunch.

This hotel is located, as it were, at the junction of Adygea and the Krasnodar Territory, so it is better to choose it for recreation, fishing and relaxation, and it is more convenient to travel to sights, for example, from Kamennomostsky.

Half the work is done, the resort is selected, the hotels are booked, it's time to move on to exploring the sights of Adygea.

Sights of Adygea

There are a lot of sights in Adygea, so it remains only to choose and plan a route. Khadzhokh gorge- a natural miracle, over which they made observation platforms with a transparent floor. The route is about 400 meters, but this is not a road along the river, but several tiers of platforms, which are very exciting to stand on. I'm not afraid of heights, but the transparent one is always a test for the nerves - it feels like never before the power of the river flowing under you and the height at which you stand. But what can I say, Khadzhokh testina is very beautiful.

-> Feedback on visiting the Khadzhokh gorge

Rufabgo waterfalls- a pleasant walking route that does not require special physical training. It is easy to walk even with small children. The first four waterfalls are easy to reach, you walk along the path, ladders and bridges along the mountain stream, enjoy the view. Just take care of closed clothes and ticks, we took one stowaway out of his jacket. If you have the strength, you can go further along the unennobled route and find a few more waterfalls. We were driven out of the way by thunder and rain, so we turned back. The entrance to the waterfall route is decorated with a bridge with another transparent floor across a wide mountain river.
-> Feedback about visiting Rufabgo

Azish cave- a giant cave, which can only be entered as part of a group with a guide. There are a lot of people around, so the groups gather quickly, for example, we waited only 4 minutes. Dress warmly and get ready to go down underworld stalactites and other rocks to a depth approximately equal to a nine-story building. Near the cave, you can ride ATVs, paragliding on a cable or go through an obstacle course in a rope park.
-> Review of the descent into the cave

Parking ancient man - is a museum and a cafe.

Former factory– driving along the road, it seems that you see a castle in the mountains. But this is a former lime burning plant, which is now abandoned and provided to tourists for photo shoots.

Rock garden and dolmen- a museum of ammonites or fossilized mollusks that lived 65 million years ago. There is also a well-preserved dolmen.
-> More about visiting the museum and the park

Cossack stone- a huge boulder, striking in size alone.

Lago-Naki and viewing platforms- starting from Dakhovskaya, the road goes up into the mountains and leads to the Lago-Naki plateau. This is a natural ensemble, the main feature of which is the stone sea, on which snow lies almost all year round, giving the impression of a lamb from the sea waves. Along the way, there are observation platforms, which sellers of honey, wine, souvenirs and tea will not allow you to drive through. If you see a cluster of merchants, then there is an observation deck here. I advise you to go in the afternoon, when the sun is behind you, and not to light up the photos.

Michael Athos Monastery- man-made attraction, one of the few.

-> Review of the visit

Guam Gorge- a picturesque and powerful canyon, along which a tourist train runs. The length of the path is 1.7 km one way, along the way the audio guide tells about the gorge and the history associated with these places. You can walk along the gorge outside the time of the train. For example, you can arrive in the late afternoon (around 16-00), ride the last train one way, and go back on foot, watching the last departing train returning tourists.
-> Gorge and mountain train impressions

Guzeripl and the Caucasian Reserve- simply beautiful place with the museum of nature, which for some reason reminded me of the biology classroom at school.

marble canyon- a chic observation deck on the way to Guzeripl. The White River in all its glory. By the way, on the way to Guzeripl there are several viewing platforms, thanks to the honey sellers, you will not pass by.

Of course, these are not all the sights of Adygea, just in my opinion, the most interesting ones.

Excursions and other entertainment in Adygea

The main attractions for tourists in Adygea are ATV rides, horseback riding, visiting thermal pools, jeeping and rafting. Such entertainment is offered in more or less large hotels and in all tourist places. Also along the road there are numerous billboards.

Also popular in Adygea are rope parks with an obstacle course; they are open in almost all parks and canyons.

We traveled in our jeep, so somehow such entertainment was bypassed. But next time we will definitely ride on quadrics. They did not dare to raft, because in May the water in the rivers is icy, and the current is very strong due to rains.

It is not very convenient to travel around Adygea without a car, but they can help out organized excursions. We have never met large buses; private excursions on UAZs and other cars are more popular here.

Thermal springs, as I said, are convenient to visit in Tula, as well as in the village of Yaroslavskaya. The water in them is rich in silicon and other useful trace elements that heal the body. Of course, to obtain a therapeutic effect, you need to undergo a course of procedures, and as an entertainment, it’s just nice to relax in warm water. Hotel Aquathermo (hotel description) pampers tourists with foam parties, however, I myself have not been to them.

How much time should be allotted for a trip to Adygea?

In general, you can come to Adygea for one day. True, you can’t see much, but you can get by train to Khadzhokh from Krasnodar and visit the Khadzhokh gorge, Rufabgo waterfalls, Cossack stone and even go to Lago-Naki.

In 2-3 days you can ride to Guzeripl and Guamka, stopping at the observation decks.

We were in Adygea from May 1 to May 5, of which we spent one day at the hotel, just relaxing in the fresh air, and the rest of the days we traveled along the roads. Rainy weather deprived us of some hiking trails, but the impressions were still enough. We spent another 2 days in the village of Yaroslavskaya, which is located at the junction with Adygea, enjoying the hot thermal pool, homemade farm food, frog concerts and silence between them.

Weather in Adygea for May

The weather in May in Adygea is unpredictable. As the locals said, sometimes it is hot in May, and sometimes it rains. We were not particularly lucky with the weather, the heat and the sun were only the first two days. The rest of the time we moved in short dashes at the moments when the rain stopped. The air was cool, averaging 15 degrees. And after our departure, Adygea was covered with a thick layer of hail. So, how lucky. One thing is good that even such bad weather could not spoil the impressions of the sights of Adygea, yet it is beautiful in any weather.

Food in Adygea

Of course, Adyghe cheese! It is tasty and fresh, costs about 700 rubles per kilogram. We bought cheese in Kamennomostsky, near the Magnit store there is a tent with a good selection of cheeses. Here, in the mini market, they took ripe and tasty tomatoes, excellent bread in the store and enjoyed it.

In May, you can buy delicious strawberries at a price of 250-350 rubles per basket.

In all the cafes and restaurants that we have visited, you will definitely be fed with freshly prepared shish kebab. In general, it seems to me that the whole republic smelled of them.

Of the local dishes, we tried fried Adyghe cheese with greens, beef and lamb soup, as well as insanely delicious stewed chicken in sour cream.

Prices depend on the level of the institution. For example, in a restaurant at a hotel, prices are almost Moscow. In Belovodie - a hotel with hunting-style restaurants with a real fireplace, you also leave the amount as in an average restaurant in Moscow. But less hyped cafes please with prices. For example, once we stopped near a cafe in the mountains that we liked and had lunch together for 700 rubles: hot, pancakes, shish kebab and soup. Everything was just amazing!

In Maykop, we were in the Aquarius restaurant, apparently not the cheapest in the city. Giant portions and insanely delicious food, and the bill came out for only 1200 rubles, given that we ate hot, soup and fried cheese for two.

So, the prices for food in Adygea are different, and, paradoxically, the simpler the place, the tastier the food.

As a snack, pancakes with honey and herbal tea are popular here. Such a delicious snack can be made on the observation decks, after a painful choice of souvenirs.

There are restaurants and cafes at hotels, in villages, as well as along the mountain road. We never even fried a shish kebab ourselves, although the hotels had comfortable pavilions, it was painfully tasty and inexpensive to eat in a cafe.

What to buy and bring?

In addition to standard magnets, plates, figurines of horsemen and similar souvenirs, in Adygea you can buy more useful and pleasant things. We chose a whole package of herbal teas: bath, vitamin, mountain, thyme. I just adore such herbs, I drink hot tea in winter, and chilled in summer.

Of course, at every step you can buy honey of various colors and tastes. We took linden and walnuts in honey.

They bought socks made of sheep's wool and warm dog belts for their parents.

If you like oriental things, then you can find cool souvenir daggers, lamps and jugs.

They also sell rugs made of sheep, skins, fur vests. Wine and mead are also available at every turn, but somehow it didn’t work for us.

Roads in Adygea

Surprisingly, roads in Adygea are almost everywhere good quality. Firstly, we never got on a terrible serpentine - all sections are fenced, you won’t have to go along the cliff and shake.

In some places, the roads run along steep cliffs, there is even one place that the people called “God carry it” because of the menacingly overhanging rock above the road.

In some places there are sections with broken pavement, but this did not bother us, we passed them at cruising speed.

Traffic police cars are often found on the roads, they are caught for speeding, so I advise you not to violate.

In general, traveling around Adygea by car is extremely pleasant and safe.

Our journey turned out to be beautiful and eventful, but how could it be otherwise when there is such beauty around?

Travel from Rostov-on-Don to the Republic of Adygea by car. Visiting the monastery, Khadzhokh gorge, Rufabgo waterfalls, Lago-Naki, Azish cave, photos and impressions.

Foreword

Having decided on a place of rest, the whole family was preparing for a trip to the May holidays. They took everything they needed: clothes, dishes, shoes, food, money. The car on which we make all our trips is Lada Priora 2010 of release. It is quite comfortable for us, and most importantly - economically, because gasoline consumption is only 7.5 liters per 100 km. Our choice fell on the Republic of Adygea with its beautiful landscapes, mountain paths and dangerous gorges.

Road Rostov-on-Don - Krasnodar

We planned a route through the city of Krasnodar in order to take a walk along the local wonderful embankment with the children and admire the park area near it. The weather in May was wonderful, but you still need to dress well and take light windbreakers just in case. Having traveled along the federal road for about 4 hours and 20 minutes (without stops), we decided to take a break. We walked through local shops, walked along the embankment in the evening, however, we didn’t take pictures.

Nearby is beautiful park"30th Anniversary of the Victory", here you can see and take pictures for free with military equipment. We had a bite to eat with sandwiches that we took with us on the road, but there are a lot of cafes and stalls in the park with various food - pancakes, hamburgers, french fries, etc.

Krasnodar - pos. Kamennomostsky

The road from Krasnodar to the village. Kamennomostsky took us 2.5 hours. The route was built first by, and then by the navigator.

Route Krasnodar - Kamennomostsky

In Kamennomostsky village we stopped in advance booked hotel"Hajokh Park" (link for review and booking). The staff there is very friendly, they will help you book seats and tell you how to get there. The hotel is located on the main street of the World, 40, so it didn’t take long to look. The hotel is made of logs, so every room smells like wood. The rooms had both hot and cold water. There are three of us in the family, and we booked a room for three: a bathroom with a cabin, a TV, a refrigerator, a balcony. Children under 3 years free. The hotel is two-story, the rooms, corridors and on the territory of the hotel are very clean, and there is a private swimming pool and sauna in the yard.

View in the courtyard of "Hajokh Park"

The bath must be booked in advance so that they have time to melt before your arrival. We arrived in the evening, checked in, laid out our things and went into the yard to cook dinner on the grill (we took food with us in advance). Barbecue is provided free of charge. It stands next to each gazebo. We met a store with a good range of products:

Grocery store in Kamennomostsky

St. Michael Athos Monastery

On the first day of our stay in Adygea, we set off from the village of Kamennomostsky (old name Khadzhokh) to the Lago-Naki plateau. On the way we stopped at St. Michael Athos Monastery.

It is about 15-17 km along a good asphalt road. The monastery is considered an architectural monument of these places. We didn’t get to the service, but we went into the temple, went up to the bell tower and to the observation deck.

Around the forest, and ahead - the holy spring of the monk Athanasius.

We swam in it, standing in line for about 2 hours.

We took water from the holy spring and went down the same road to the car. To collect water is also a queue. The water flows slowly. A 5 liter bottle is drawn in 3 minutes.

To the left, a path led to old abandoned caves, but we did not go into them, as there were small children with us. They need warm clothes and flashlights.

Khadzhokh gorge

We returned to Kamennomostsky and at the end of the village we turn left following the sign - to the Khadzhokhskaya gorge nature reserve. There is a small car park (free of charge). At the box office bought tickets to visit the gorge. Children cost 100 rubles, adults - 150 rubles. The residence time is unlimited. The height of the walls in the canyon is up to 37 meters.

Gorge of the Belaya River

This is the gorge of the Belaya River, where the excursion route is laid. In general, the length of the route is up to 500 meters. Everything is equipped quite safely - stairs, railings. The canyon is a natural monument.

Top view of the gorge

There are a lot of beautiful places where you can sit down to relax or take pictures. We saw an interesting washbasin, by the way, in working condition, you can wash your hands.

A small zoo is equipped on the territory: ostriches, foxes, raccoons, hares and a brown bear. Feeding no one is allowed - a fine.

You can go down to the river very close, where the ears are pawned by the noise of the raging water. An impressive sight. But it is slippery from splashes, so you need to hold on to the railing.

View from below in the gorge

Rufabgo waterfalls

Rufabgo is a stream that is located a little upstream of the Belaya River. A paid entrance is organized on the territory of the excursion zone - adults 250 rubles, children 100 rubles. There is something to see - the waterfalls are not too high, but they amaze with their interesting curves and splashes. For example, the waterfall "Cascade" - it is difficult to get close to it. But the waterfall "Bowl of Love" is more calm, we managed to get closer.

The beauty there is incredible, but for some reason we forgot to photograph it all.

Leaving the waterfalls on the road up, we reached the village of Dakhovskaya and turned right in front of it. There is a huge rock here that you need to drive around, and there is also a small platform to stop and admire.

We passed the bridge and the road began to go up to the plateau. Kilometers 8 at the top the road is terribly broken. And very narrow.

As a result, we lost 2 hours due to the fact that the tire was punctured. There is no cell service upstairs.

We were waiting for someone to stop and help us remove the punctured wheel, since we did not take the tool. The locals turned out to be friendly - they helped not only with the instrument, but also told where else you can go, where to take pictures and good prices buy souvenirs.

The asphalt ended and the dirt road began. Here we have the Lagonaki Highlands: the height is 2000 meters, it takes your breath away when you look down.

Lagonaki Highlands in May

In May, snow still lies on the plateau, a haze of clouds spreads over the peaks of the highlands. It is noticeably cooler here than at the waterfalls.

We bought tickets and waited for the tour group to pick up.

There is a recreation area - gazebos, cafes. We bought herbal tea, tasted real Adyghe cheese with various additives. After visiting the caves, we bought home cheese and bags of high mountain tea here.

How excursion object The cave has been operating since 1987.

About 200 meters are reserved for the excursion zone of the cave. The paths are safe, railings, light - all this allows you to move around calmly and enjoy the view of the cave.

Paths in the cave

Horse riding in the gorge

If you have time to visit any excursions, then a 3-6 hour journey through the Mishoko Gorge on horseback will be quite interesting. We stopped at the Ranch, not far from our settlement, and the owners organized a real 3-hour horseback ride through the most beautiful places of the Mishoko Gorge for us.

The horses are very smart, it is a pleasure to manage them. Some of their horses took part in the filming of films.

After the tour, they gave us tea to drink and showed us how their farm is organized - they raise dwarf chickens that lay small eggs.

Arriving at the hotel, we were very tired, but found the strength to cook fish soup on a fire, which we bought from local fishermen.

When we drove home, we captured beautiful view across the bridge and nature.

View on the way home, cliffs

Our expenses for the whole trip turned out to be minimal, considering that we visited a lot interesting places. We spent 1,500 rubles on gasoline (36 rubles per liter) one way. Accordingly, the same amount on the way home. At the hotel for 1300 rudders for three per day (payment for the room). We had our own food for three days. Then we bought products in the local Magnit, the prices are the same as in Rostov-on-Don. We took home high-mountain tea in packages of 200 grams: the price is 80 rubles per package, Adyghe cheese: 250 rubles a circle.

Hello dear readers! Qeblagh! Welcome! With these words, the land of waterfalls and picturesque gorges, mountain slopes and hot springs meets tourists - the Republic of Adygea. The mild climate with warm winters and hot summers attracts tourists from Russia and other countries to the republic all year round.

Adygea is surrounded by the Krasnodar Territory, and in a relatively small area (length from north to south a little more than 200 km) contains many attractions, natural and very ancient: Khadzhokhskaya gorge, Lago-Naki plateau, Mishoko Gorge and many others.

What to see in Adygea in winter? We will tell you today in our article.

In the winter season, Adygea is a worthy alternative to other tourist destinations and every year the rest here becomes more popular. So if you want to spend the winter vacation or vacation in the republic, you need to book accommodation in advance.

Most often, tourists stop in the village of Kamennomostsky. This is due to the fact that the main attractions are located near the village.

How to get there?

Experienced tourists are advised to visit the Republic of Adygea by private transport. This option is the most economical and allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of the Adyghe landscapes, visit more interesting places.

This is also due to the fact that the transport infrastructure in the republic is not very developed, and in order to see everything you want, you may need an impressive budget for taxi trips.

If the option of traveling by car does not suit you, then you need to go through. Unfortunately, Maikop, the capital of Adygea, does not have an airport. Therefore, tourists usually get by plane or train to Krasnodar, then transfer to a regular bus to Maikop.

And already from Maykop they go by train, minibus or taxi to the village of Kamennomostsky. You can also take a taxi to the village from Krasnodar. It's not cheap, but it's faster.

For online booking air and railway tickets, as well as hotels and tours, you can use the site Ozon.Travel.

Here you will also receive information about payment for the order and delivery of tickets, fares, availability of seats.

Where to stay?

In Kamennomostsky, everything is organized for the convenience and comfort of tourists. Depending on personal preferences, there are different levels of hotel service, tourist bases to choose from.

There is an option for renting housing in the private sector - from renting guest houses to a room at local residents(the cheapest option). With food, there are no problems either.

If meals are not included in the accommodation, then there are several cafes in the village, as well as chain grocery stores. From the infrastructure - Post and Sberbank. You can buy at any time travel vouchers or order a taxi. Taxi drivers will gladly become guides for you.

I must say that the Adyghe people are very hospitable people and will gladly share with you everything they know about their land.

Attractions

Khadzhokh gorge. This is one of the most popular places for tourists. It is located on the border with the village of Kamennomostsky.

And represents deep gorge through which the Belaya River flows. In clear weather, the water becomes a beautiful blue color. For tourists, observation platforms are equipped, interconnected by bridges. There is a small zoo on site.

Dolmens. Throughout the territory of Adygea there are ancient structures of large boulders which are called dolmens.

Until now, scientists have not been able to find out the purpose of these structures. It is believed that the age of dolmens is 5 thousand years. There is such a building near Kamennomostsky.

Mishoko Gorge. From the village to the gorge, a distance of several kilometers, tourists walk, order a horseback ride or take a taxi.

Mishoko Gorge is a beautiful place with numerous picturesque waterfalls. Powerful waterfalls do not freeze in winter, and those that are weaker can freeze, which professionals in ice climbing use with pleasure.

For the comfort of tourists, the territory of the gorge has observation platforms, parking, cafes and toilets.

Thermal springs. Thermal springs in winter are a wonderful attraction for guests. The water temperature is 30 degrees above zero. Air - about 0 degrees or a slight minus.

From history, thermal springs appeared in Adygea not so long ago, only in the middle of the last century.

Scientists conducted geological exploration of natural resources in these places, and stumbled upon hot water. The excavations were mothballed, but the water nevertheless found a way out to the surface, forming hot springs.

Over time, next to the sources built resort areas where, to the delight of vacationers, a full range of medical procedures is presented. Currently income from use thermal springs constitutes a significant part of the local budget.

Plateau Lago-Naki. Another Mecca for tourists visiting the republic. What is the Lago-Naki Plateau?

These are majestic mountains, endless landscapes, ski slopes, caves equipped for tourists to visit, there are also unequipped ones for those who love extreme tourism.

Tourists are entertained here by arranging a snowmobile rally or organizing hiking or horseback riding along snow-capped peaks.

Not far from Kamennomostsky there are parks active entertainment Mishoko and Tetis.

Tourists will find here attractions and entertainment for everyone: from horseback riding to flying over the gorge.

What to bring as a souvenir?

Of course, first of all, Adyghe cheese, mountain honey, medicinal herbs.

Adyghe tea is also grown in Adygea - the northernmost tea in the world. By saturation with microelements, it is even better than Ceylon tea.

Nature is truly generous to the locals.

Maybe some of you have already been to Adygea? Share your impressions of the trip with us in the comments. See you soon!

Adygea is a tiny republic of the Northwestern Caucasus in river basins Labs, Kuban and Belaya. Despite its small size, it has a large and ancient history. The first written mention of the Circassians dates back to the 5th century BC, and their ancient religious buildings - dolmens - are scattered throughout the region.

Sights of the Republic of Adygea with photos and descriptions

Not too developed in Adygea tourism infrastructure and very few traditional sights. This is due to the fact that there are only two cities in this area: Adygeysk and the capital of the republic, Maikop. But nonetheless, the richest nature This region and cheapness annually attract thousands of travelers here.

natural attractions

The nature of the Republic of Adygea is unusually rich and diverse, and its mountains are included in the list of attractions world heritage UNESCO. More than 30% of the territory of this region are historical, cultural, tourist and natural recreational resources and are protected by the state.

Plateau Lago-Naki

This unique monument of nature is one of the most popular places for tourists visiting the Republic of Adygea. A 2000 m high plateau is located between Mount Abadzesh and the Stone Sea ridge. The height of the surrounding hills reaches 3500 meters.
The Lago-Naki plateau is unusually rich in sights. Here, tourists will meet the hanging valley Zhelob, many caves and ski slopes, as well as the beautiful flora of alpine meadows.

Caucasian Reserve

State Natural Biosphere Reserve named after Kh. G. Shaposhnikova is one of the oldest protected sites in the Western Caucasus. It was founded in 1924 and occupies the territory of three regions of the Russian Federation of the Republic of Adygea, the Krasnodar Territory and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic.
Proximity to the warm Black Sea has created several different climatic zones in this biosphere reserve, in which about 3,000 plant species grow. More than 30 flora samples are listed in the Red Book. In addition, up to 400 representatives of the animal world live here, many of which are also on the verge of extinction.

Cave Dakhovskaya

Of considerable interest to the guests of Adygea is the main attraction of the Dakhovskaya village - a cave in the Una-Koz mountain range. It was studied by the famous archaeologist A. A. Formozov, who discovered traces of human settlement in it during the Paleolithic era.
The entrance to the cave is quite small, only 70 cm in size. But inside it is divided into several huge halls, the cultural layer of which suggests that people lived here before the beginning of the Middle Ages.

The village of Kamennomostsky

The center of mountain tourism in the Republic of Adygea is definitely the village of Kamennomostsky. Name of this locality comes from the stone crossings that once existed here across the Belaya River. Among local residents, the old name of the village Khadzhokh is more common, which is reflected in the toponyms of most local objects.

Hadjok Gorge

The Khadzhokhsky Canyon is a gorge overgrown with forests, through which the Belaya River flows violently. In 1979, this attraction was included in the list of natural monuments of regional importance.
It is best to admire the Khadzhok gorge and its roaring waters from a height on a suspended footbridge. Also, this place is extremely popular with rafters, and in the village of Kamennomostsky you can find all the necessary equipment and instructors for rafting through the canyon.

Rufabgo waterfalls

One of the best attractions of Adygea is located in the gorge of the Rufagbo stream. In total, there are more than ten waterfalls along its course, five of which: Cascade, Three Brothers, Heart of Rufabgo, Lace and Noise, are available to all tourists, and to inspect the rest of the objects you will need special equipment and mountaineering skills.
This place is especially beautiful during heavy rains, when a calm stream turns into a huge rumbling stream. Actually, Rufabgo, translated from the Adyghe language, means "fierce."
Other sights of the village of Kamennomostsky in the Republic of Adygea:

gorge of the river Aminovka;
gorge of the river Mishoko;
ridge do do Gushi;

Khadzhokhsky dolmen;
Mount Big Thach.

Architecture

Most of the historical and architectural sights of the republic are located in two major cities Maykop and Adygeisk. In addition to traditional buildings, ancient dolmens scattered throughout this region are of particular interest to tourists in Adygea.

Maykop Cathedral Mosque

Definitely, one of the best architectural sights of Adygea is the main mosque in its capital. A huge building with an azure dome and four minarets was erected in 2000 at the expense of the Arab sheikh Khalid bin Saqr al-Qasimi. The main condition of the prince for financing was the tight deadlines for completing the work - a year and a half.

Did you know? This mosque is very popular among the guests of the republic, since the entrance for tourists of other religions is free in it.

Michael-Athos Trans-Kuban Hermitage

Orthodox cenobitic monastery on the outskirts of the village of Pobeda, not far from the city of Maykop. It was erected by hieromonk Martiry from 1877 on the voluntary donations of the Cossacks. During the Soviet years, the monastery was closed, and its churches were destroyed. Since 2001, the hermitage has been transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church, and today the Trinity Church has been completely restored.

Monument "Unity and Consent"

Memorial complex with an area of more than 100 sq. m, opened in 2013. The monument is made in the form of a classic Adyghe hearth, and it depicts various scenes from the history and legends of this region.

Khadzhokhsky dolmen

One of the most mysterious monuments of architecture in the republic. Scientists still put forward various hypotheses about the origin of dolmens on the territory of Adygea and about their purpose.
The Khadzhokh dolmen was founded around the 3rd millennium BC, most likely for religious ceremonies. Today it is a monument of culture of federal importance, and next to it is a museum of paleontology.

Museums

A fairly large number of various museums have been opened in Adygea, which will acquaint tourists with the ancient history of this republic.

Giaginskiy Museum of Local Lore

This municipal institution in the village of Giaginskaya was founded in 1989, and Polina Petrovna Tynchenko was appointed its director. The first exposition of the museum was the "Room of Labor and Military Glory", created with the active participation of veterans of the Great Patriotic War.
Today, the Giagina Museum owns a collection of over 11,000 items, which are presented in five exhibition halls. In addition to exhibits, there is also a cinema hall and a local archive.

National Museum of the Republic of Adygea

National Museum Republic of Adygea

The main historical and ethnographic museum of the republic is located in its capital - the city of Maikop. Its funds contain more than 270,000 items that acquaint tourists with the culture and customs of the peoples who inhabited Adygea.
The most interesting for visitors is the ethnographic collection "Culture and life of the Circassians of the late 18th - early 19th century." It presents a variety of paintings, sculptures, jewelry, weapons, clothing and household items, as well as the banners of the Adyghe tribes - Natukhai, Shapsugs, Ubykhs.

Stone Museum

One of the main attractions of the dendrological park in the village of Goncharka. The museum was founded by the chairman of the collective farm in the 1980s, and it was based on the stones left after the construction of the road.

Did you know? The village of Goncharka is located only thirty kilometers from Maykop and is very convenient for visiting tourists staying in the capital.

What to see in Adygea with children

The Republic of Adygea, in addition to traditional attractions, gives a lot of opportunities for family pastime for every taste. The best solution for tourists visiting this mountainous region with children is leisure in one of the natural parks:

Khadzhokhskaya gorge on the outskirts of the village of Kamennomostsky;
Khadzhokhsky dolmen;
waterfalls of the Rufabgo River;
plateau Lago-Naki;

extreme park "Mishoko";
rope park "Tethys";
climbing wall "Sorcerer";
Big Thach mountain park.

Rope park "Tethys"

Fans of quieter entertainment will like City Park of Culture and Leisure in Maykop or Freestyle trampoline arena in New Adygea.

Video overview of the sights of the Republic of Adygea

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