Waterfalls next to the hot spring. Kaverzinskiye waterfalls: how to get there, description, attractions, reviews

An unreasonably scary name for a cascading waterfall

On the northern slopes of the Koth Goryachiy Klyuch ridge, the Erik Maltseva stream originates, and the Devil's Mouth waterfall (Psechiako) is also located there. The waterfall consists of 4 cascades, the height of which is 23 meters.

Residents, as well as tourists, have trampled a forest path that runs along the Maltsev Creek and leads travelers to a waterfall. The duration of the walking route is 1.5-2 hours one way .

Scheme of the route to the waterfall "Devil's Mouth" from the center of Goryachiy Klyuch

To enter the forest path, you need to turn from the central Lenin Street, Goryachiy Klyuch, onto the Irkutsk Division Street, then along this street, walk to the intersection with Shchorsa Street. Further along Shchorsa Street, climb up to the forest zone and go out onto a country road, which then turns into a trail.

We took this route back to the city.

Scheme of the route to the waterfall "Devil's Mouth" from Dantovo Gorge

We have planned a hiking route: Dantovo Gorge - Klyuchevaya - Sapun - Mirror Rock - Devil's Mouth Waterfall. The map shows the slopes and peaks of the Goryachiy Klyuch area.
red arrows both walking routes are shown (from the City Center, from Dante's Gorge),
Psechiako waterfall marked green bold dot ,
Mirror Rock - bold blue dot .

If your route follows from Dantovo Gorge, then you should go along the blue marks. First, the trail leads to the observation deck of the Kokht ridge, and then the blue marks lead to a steep slope, straight to the foot of the Mirror Rock. At the rock, many tourists arrange a halt, some take sandwiches with them, some a blanket. The route is not difficult, so we saw many families with children.

The rock itself makes a strong impression, on the one hand it is large, so if you raise your head up, it seems that it is falling on you. On the other hand, the Mirror rock is very fragile to the touch. If you hold your hand, it all sprinkles.

We decided to climb to the top. Hard. Every 10 steps they stopped, the ground was not trampled down, loose. We have lost the path and it is difficult for a traveler to go without it. After about 20 minutes, we found ourselves at the top, and saw the same path, as well as blue marks on the trees. It was decided to follow the marks and climb further along the already trodden road, along the ridge of Mount Kotkh.
It was quite crowded, a couple of times we met on the way resting couples, basking in the sun. Three groups of tourists following topics same route, we overtook.

At the very top of the Kotkh ridge, an amazing panorama of the city of Goryachiy Klyuch opens up, as well as the valley with reverse side ridge. We stopped to admire the view, take a souvenir photo and bask in the first hot rays of the March sun.

I also wanted to say that in the forest, no matter how beautiful it is, traces of human activity are everywhere visible. Packages, bottles, pieces of paper, individually and in whole heaps, are lying among the bushes and trees. Shame on you, comrades, shame on you. But the world is not without good people. At the very top of the ridge we met a whole family of Eco-tourists. They had bags in their hands, they were picking up rubbish that was scattered in the forest along the hiking trail. I was very surprised and happy at the same time. The forest is cleared and monitored.
At some point, blue marks began to take us to a steep slope, and we began to descend. At that moment, it seemed that the descent was more difficult than the ascent. We went down to the foot of the Mirror Rock, walked there a bit and moved on until we came across the Erik Maltsev stream. Then the trail led along the stream, crossing it many times.

Walk along the stream Erik Maltseva

Early spring in the foothills of the Caucasus is truly a delicate and tender time. The forest is still bare, it is all permeated with air and transparency. The sun's rays barely touch the ground, they fall on the branches of trees, stumps, withered leaves that are still left from autumn. Through the fallen leaves that survived the winter, bright greens are already making their way, then dark green with shades of brown, then light green, young and fresh. On the slopes of the ridges, where the sun successfully shines on empty areas, the first spring long-awaited forest flowers bloom. Oh, how bright it is from them in this still half-empty forest. Bright pink, lilac, free-standing white, and a bunch of blooming yellow flowers of various shapes and sizes delight travelers with their novelty and beauty.

Going down into the gorge between the hills, where a small stream originates, one of the tributaries of the Psekups River - Erik Maltseva, gives off coolness and freshness. And if on the top of the mountain the feeling of spring does not leave you, then here, in the shadow of the foothill peaks, it seems that spring has not yet come. It is cool near the water, along the water the liveliest moss carpet spreads like a soft and fluffy carpet. It feels soft and moist to the touch. Ivy wraps around the trees in places and closes them with its thick embrace. Lichen at the foot of the trees is either gray or dark green. Old and large trees lie fallen and lead the way. Because of this, the path sometimes disappears from our view, but distinct hiking trail marks show us the way.

Finally, the path led us to the long-awaited place - a waterfall. The road exhausted us terribly, because it so happened that the supply of drinking water ran out, and light snacks were eaten at the top of the mountains.

Dear tourists, always take enough water and food with you, even if you do not plan to walk for a long time. The forest is unpredictable and can take you far.

The first thing we did was to eagerly drink the water that flowed through the cascades of the waterfall. Cool, clean and pleasant water gave strength to the way back.

The oldest balneological resort in the Caucasus - Goryachiy Klyuch - is famous throughout the country for its health resorts and unique, picturesque nature. One of its main attractions is the Ayuk waterfalls. You can perfectly combine your stay here with a trip to this magnificent natural monument.

Where are the Ayuk waterfalls located on the map?

They are located in the southern part of the Goryachiy Klyuch urban district. Moving a little to the south, you can go to the Arshaluys Khanzhiyan monument.

Geography and legends

Many reviews call the Ayuk waterfalls the most famous wealth of mother nature in the Goryacheklyuchevsky district. Being a cascade system of extraordinary beauty, they are formed by the flow of the Burlachenkova Shchel stream, which is a tributary of the Chepsi River. The latter originates from the Ayuk River, on behalf of which, in fact, the famous rapids began to be called. They are a complex of two magnificent cascades, with a total height of 9 m:

• upper - 4 m;
• lower - 5 m.

Over the long years of its existence, the Ayuk waterfalls have created at the foot of a vast and deep natural pool of 10 square meters. m. Swift and fast, they carved this bowl in the sandstone rocks, with crystal clear, transparent waters - as reviews say, the temptation to plunge into the reserved reservoir is extremely great.

It's hard to imagine, but a long time ago, the locals, apparently, did not like the area near the waterfalls. The name of the river Ayuk comes from the Adyghe "ayuko" - "bad place", "bad valley". What is the reason for such a dissonant name - now it is already quite difficult to find out. Today, waterfalls surrounded by a dense green forest cannot be called bad - they delight those who come with fantastic charm and peaceful calmness.

What is interesting about resting at the Ayuk waterfalls?

As evidenced by the responses of tourists from the city of Goryachiy Klyuch, Ayuk waterfalls are quite easily accessible. You can get to the beginning of the route leading to them either by regular bus or by private / rented car. At the very beginning of the journey, it is necessary to overcome the ford of the Chepsi River, and then walk 6 km along the paved dirt road.

It is worth being careful in bad weather, especially in early spring and autumn - the path is blurred. In this case, not only comfortable sportswear is useful, but also rubber boots. In general, the route is suitable for every category of tourists with any level of physical fitness - both for small children and for pensioners. The only condition is suitable shoes for the season.

The ultimate goal of the path is striking at first sight. The dazzling white color of water jets, due to billions of air bubbles in the stream, is the main distinguishing feature of the Ayuk Falls cascade. The photos from here are spectacular - the boiling, falling giants seem to have left the picture of a skilled artist.

Ayuk waterfalls descend from impressive mossy rocks in thousands of thin jets. It seems that huge, layered boulders of stone are carelessly built by man, but no, such beauty was created by the nurse-nature itself. Water falls down several steps into a large natural bowl where you can take a dip on a hot, sunny day.

The rapids are surrounded by an emerald deciduous forest, in the shade of which it is so pleasant to be on a hot summer day. Time seems to freeze here: the sound of a powerful waterfall fascinates from the first second. In this unusual place, you can enjoy solitude with your own thoughts and almighty nature.

In addition to walking

Many fans of off-road driving choose the Ayuk waterfalls as the goal of their route: the dirt road is perfect for extreme driving. It is also easy to go here by bike - such a walk will take less time than a hike. A little higher is a comfortable clearing for a picnic, a small tourist camp. Here you can often meet tourist groups with tents.

Travelers who find themselves on the Ayuk waterfalls can visit several more educational objects located nearby:

• The Small Phanagoria Cave is a small cave cavity with a narrow and high cracked portal. The place is ideal for the most courageous and fearless tourists;
• – a small settlement in a picturesque gorge with rich history where you can see the memorial complex with chapels and the ruins of an ancient fortress;
• The Great Phanagoria Cave is one of the largest karst depressions in all Krasnodar Territory. Very interesting and unusually picturesque sightseeing object.

How to get (drive)?

The most convenient way is to take a regular bus from Goryachiy Klyuch to the village of Fanagoriyskoye, from where you can already go on a walking tour to the waterfalls. On the map, the route from the specified village to the considered sights looks like this:

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Note to the tourist

• Address: s. Phanagoria, Hot Key, Krasnodar region, Russia.
• GPS coordinates: 44.473812, 39.021199.

Caucasian resort, which is primarily associated with healing mineral waters, incredible landscapes and health resort holidays - of course, Goryachiy Klyuch. Ayuk waterfalls fit well into the measured rhythm of life in this calm and quiet area. A trip here allows you to enjoy the magical landscapes of the region and bathe in protected natural baths. In conclusion, watch a video walk to them, enjoy watching!

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Five kilometers from the southern resort town of Goryachiy Klyuch, in the upper reaches of a stream called Maltseva Shchel. Maltsev waterfalls flow down from the northern slopes of the Kotkh ridge. Together, the Maltsev waterfalls are three cascades of water streams, the total height of which is twenty-three meters. The waterfalls are located inside the gorge, which is surrounded by sandy cliffs. There are grottoes and niches here. This attraction has another name, which ..

The waterfall is formed by the Maltseva Shchel stream and falls from the slope of the Kotkh ridge, about five kilometers from the people. It is called the Devil's Mouth, and the Adyghe tribes who inhabited these lands called the river and the waterfall on it Psechiako, which can be translated as "Short River". All these names are found on maps and in oral speech to this day.

Waterfall in March

The last cascade, a great place for tea drinking

View from above

Waterfall on the Maltsev Creek on the map:

Waterfall on the Maltsev Creek

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Waterfall on the Maltsev Creek

The waterfall is formed by the Maltseva Shchel stream and falls from the slope of the Kotkh ridge, about five kilometers from Goryachiy Klyuch. In the people it is called "Devil's Mouth", and the Adyghe tribes inhabiting these lands called the river and the waterfall on it "Psechiako", which can be translated as "Short River".

Waterfall on the Maltsev Creek 44.592500 , 39.123333 The waterfall is formed by the Maltseva Shchel stream and falls from the slope of the Kotkh ridge, about five kilometers from Goryachiy Klyuch. It is popularly called "Devil's Mouth", and the Adyghe tribes that inhabited these lands called the river and the waterfall on it "Psechiako", which can be translated as "Short River". Devil's Mouth

This is a rather high waterfall consisting of four cascades, connecting which, we get twenty-three meters in height. However, there is little water, a full-flowing waterfall can only be seen during the thaw period. The rocks from which the streams of water fall are dotted with many grottoes, cavities and caves - they are made of sandstone and if you dig into them, you can now find various fossils that are a good ten million years old. Although excavations are best left to archaeologists.

How to get there?

As a rule, an excursion to the waterfall is combined with a visit to other attractions - the Ryzhik spring, the Kotkh ridge, the Pillar of the World,.

From Krasnodar to Goryachiy Klyuch is only 60 km, so you can see all the sights without any problems in one day.

You can start your journey from the beginning of Shchorsa Street or the Irkutsk Division. You can park your car here, or in the resort part of Goryachiy Klyuch. You don’t even have to drive into the city - leave your car in a large parking lot on the highway near the Old Castle cafe. Here you will cross the river Psekups by footbridge and find yourself in the same tourist area. Our weekend itinerary will just end at this point, so it will be easier to get to the car on the way back.

There are many trails and paths in the forest, so it is better to use a navigator or install maps.me or any other phone navigator on your smartphone. The first part of the way you need to constantly move along the Maltsev creek. The first spring that flows into the Maltsev stream will lead us to the Ryzhik spring. There is nothing beautiful here, so if you do not need drinking water, then it is not necessary to come here.

The second stream will just lead to the mirror rock.

If you return to Meltsev erik and continue moving upstream, you will soon see a waterfall.

Bypassing the waterfall on the left and climbing the mountain, you will find yourself on the jeep road. This road leads to the Dantovo gorge, first passing along the Kotkh ridge past the Key Mountain and observation deck, on which the Peace Pillar is installed.

Track and coordinates

Latitude: 44.592500
Longitude: 39.123333

Tourists who have visited Goryachiy Klyuch, Hell Falls are always impressive no less than other natural sights of the Krasnodar Territory. It is difficult to understand until you see it with your own eyes, what made it so beloved by travelers. Despite its small size compared to other similar objects, it has an inexplicable energy, magic, thanks to which it attracts and fascinates.

Where is Hell Falls located on the map?

It is located in the southwestern part of the Goryachiy Klyuch urban district. The nearest villages are Fanagoriyskoye (in the northeast) and Podkhrebtovoye (in the southwest).

Geographic features, origins, legends

The basin of the Psekups River, which originates in the northeast of Mount Lysoy, includes 50 streams and 15 rivers. All together they form 22 mini-cascades, some of which were discovered not so long ago. The most famous of the two dozen sources is the Hell Falls, which is located on the Hell's Gap Creek, a tributary of the Chepsi. Its height is only 12 m, but thanks to the spectacular appearance he became famous and visited. Of course, the popularity is also explained by its mysterious and romantic name.

Why the waterfall got such a name is hard to say. Most likely, because of the sharp mountain-rocks, dark forest and powerful energy surrounding the protected area. Taken together, these factors produce a frightening impression on individual visitors, although this can be argued. For him, a comparison with a picturesque and mysterious fantastic picture is more suitable than with a frightening Kingdom of the Dead.

Indigenous peoples of the area usually write legends about such places or sincerely believe in their magical abilities. locals area, it was previously believed that the local waters hide behind a passage to the afterlife. The Circassians avoided the ominous valley, tried not to set foot on nearby lands, and even more so not to collect liquid from here for cooking and drinking.

A distinctive feature of the Hell Falls is a deep natural bowl, which was formed by a turbulent current. The jets fall down from a huge layered sandstone rock, splitting and gathering together again to join in a pool of blue water at the foot. The lower water slope flows down from block of stone with an angle of incidence of 45 degrees. The second, upper, has a steepness of 90 degrees, slightly higher than the first.

Reviews of travelers who have already managed to enjoy the magnificent gorge of a unique object in Goryachiy Klyuch are only positive: the opening panorama of a rocky valley and a gloomy thicket amazes and hypnotizes the audience, forcing them to return again and again.

Visiting Hell Falls: routes and recreation

It is better to travel to it accompanied by an experienced conductor, guide or as part of an excursion group. The area around is quite dense, impassable - it is easy to get lost here and turn in a different direction among the rugged mountain vegetation and rock formations. The path is laid along the path along the stream bed, so for a walk you should choose non-slip, waterproof shoes and comfortable clothes, including a windbreaker or a long-sleeved sweater - it is quite cool near the waterfall. It is better not to take small children on the route.

The gorge is extremely picturesque: in dense relic forests, many other waterfalls, small rapids and rivers are found. Compose own route or choose an existing tour in such a way as to capture as many natural attractions around as possible during the trip. Usually, the most time is allocated for viewing Hell Falls. The landmark that indicates the correct direction of movement to it is huge (more than 1.5 m high) boulders between the road and the stream. Immediately behind them, the desired canyon will open.

Hell Falls fascinates at first sight: once near it, it is difficult to take your eyes off the majestic picture that opens up. Foamy jets, falling off a powerful mossy cliff, break on sharp stones and snags. The dense beech massif and high rocks around cast a shadow, letting in only small rays of the sun, in which streams and spray shimmer like precious stones. The bewitching landscape is difficult to describe in words: even a photo of the Hell Falls cannot fully convey its beauty.

In the clearing around the waterfall and near its very edge, you can see enchanted tourists: most of them stay to contemplate it for more than one hour. Here you can arrange a spectacular photo shoot, think about the eternal and enjoy the healing forest air. The visit can be combined with a visit to some nearby interesting objects, for example. If your journey starts from the Goryachiy Klyuch, then you will pass with the Psyfabe fortress, and, and other attractions in the vicinity of the city.

How to get (get there)?

As a rule, excursions here start from the village of Fanagoriyskoye, which can be easily reached from Goryachiy Klyuch by minibus No. 193. Well, then we offer a path on the map, part of it can be overcome by car, but the other is only pedestrian:

Note to the tourist

• Address: p. Fanagoriyskoye, about. Goryachiy Klyuch, Krasnodar Territory, Russia.
• GPS coordinates: 44.41834, 39.01551.

Many tourists recommend that you definitely visit the Hell Falls - the Hot Key will open before you from an unknown and somewhat mysterious side. The slightly gloomy, bewitching landscape of its valley, the endless flow of the cascade and the frantic energy make an incredible impression on every wanderer who comes here. It is simply impossible to remain indifferent to the fantastic panorama.