Natuurreservaten in Kraj Krasnodar

Nature Reserves and Outdoor Escapes

Explore the diverse natural landscapes of Krasnodar Krai, ranging from the subtropical Sochi Arboretum and the coastal Sail Rock monolith to the high-altitude trails of the Caucasian Reserve. This collection includes the Akhshtyrskaya and Vorontsovskaya cave systems, the salt-rich Lake Khanskoye, and a network of alpine shelters like Priut Fisht. Visitors can find managed urban green spaces like Riviera Park alongside remote wilderness huts and mountain refuges essential for multi-day trekking through the Western Caucasus.

Nature Reserves and Outdoor Escapes — Kaart

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Sochi Arboretum (lower part)

The Sochi Arboretum is a unique collection of subtropical flora and fauna.

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Sochi Arboretum

The Sochi Arboretum is a unique collection of subtropical flora and fauna.

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Park vodopadov "Mendeliha"

Located on the southern slope of the Aibga Ridge, this park features several waterfalls accessible via hiking trails and chairlifts from the Rosa Khutor resort.

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Riviera

Established in 1898, this historic park in Sochi features over 240 plant species, an auditorium, and various leisure facilities near the city center.

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Olympic Park

Sochi Olympic Park is an Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia. It situated in the urban-type settlement of Sirius in Imeretinsky Valley, on the…

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Yekaterininskiy Square

A central public square in Krasnodar featuring the monument to Catherine the Great, restored in 2006 based on the original 1907 design.

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Akhshtyrskaya Cave

The Akhshtyrskaya cave is a notable archeological site in the Western Caucasus.

Юрий Головин / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Sail Rock

Sail Rock, or Parus Rock, is a natural sandstone monolith of late Cretaceous age located on the shore of the Black Sea, in Krasnodar Krai,…

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Lake Khanskoye

Lake Khanskoye is a salt lake near Yeysk, in Yeysky District, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The lake is 19 kilometres long and 7 kilometres wide.

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Priut Fist

A major mountain shelter and campsite located at the foot of Mount Fisht within the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.

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Avtokemping v Tamani

Seaside camping area located on the Taman Peninsula, providing basic facilities for tents and vehicles near the Sea of Azov.

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Voroncovskaa sistema peser (vhod s raskopom)

One of the longest cave systems in Russia, featuring over 11 kilometers of explored passages with karst formations and archaeological findings.

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Zubkova

A cave located in the Mostovskoy District, known for its specific karst topography.

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Polana Holodnyj Rodnik

A mountain meadow and camping spot used by hikers navigating the trails of the Western Caucasus region.

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Gornyj modul - Emergency Hut

A prefabricated emergency shelter designed to provide refuge for hikers and climbers in high-altitude conditions.

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Domik Sycevyh

A small mountain hut or shelter located in the forest area near Gelendzhik.

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Gostinnica

A simple mountain lodge providing basic accommodation for hikers near the Fisht mountain shelter.

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Baza

A high-altitude base or shelter used by trekking groups within the protected territories of the Caucasian Reserve.

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Egerskij Kordon

A ranger station and shelter providing accommodation and registration for visitors entering the protected mountain territories.

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Psadskij priut

A mountain shelter located near the Pshada River, often used by those visiting the nearby waterfalls.

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Partizanskij priut

A hiking shelter located in the mountains near Gelendzhik, serving as a stop on regional trekking routes.

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Lost

A mountain shelter and recreation site located in the mountainous terrain of the Krasnodar region.

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Balagan na Sinej

A traditional wooden shepherd's hut, known as a balagan, providing basic shelter for hikers on the Sinyaya mountain range.

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Balagan na ruce Sanatorka (ne tocno)

A basic wilderness shelter located near the Sanatorka stream in the Caucasian mountains.

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Balagan Veselyj (bez pola)

A simple wooden shelter used by hikers for overnight stays in the remote mountain areas.

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Meteostancia Dzuga

A high-altitude weather station and wilderness hut located on the slopes of Mount Dzuga.

Vagoncik

A basic shelter repurposed from a trailer, providing emergency cover for hikers in the mountains.

Domik v istokah r.Aspidnoj (zemlanka)

A dugout-style wilderness shelter located near the headwaters of the Aspidnaya River.