Resort Town of Sochi (municipal formation)

Natuurwonderen in Sotsji

Natural Wonders

Explore the diverse geological landscapes of the Sochi National Park and the Western Caucasus. This collection features significant landmarks such as the Vorontsovskaya cave system and the archeological site of Akhshtyrskaya Cave. It includes prominent peaks like Mount Akhun and Mount Fisht, alongside numerous hydrological features including the 33 Waterfalls, the mineral-rich Chvizhepse Narzan Spring, and the limestone formations of Eagle Rock, traditionally associated with the legend of Prometheus.

Natural Wonders — Kaart

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Devici Slezy

A veil-like waterfall located near the road to Krasnaya Polyana. It is formed by water seeping through rock layers rather than a single stream, creating a curtain of droplets.

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Svirskij

Situated within the Svirskoye Gorge, this waterfall is part of a scenic hiking trail that includes several smaller cascades, rock formations, and an ancient dolmen.

Katerina Akimova / CC-BY-SA

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33 Waterfalls

Spring is the best time to go see these waterfalls - the mass of water creates powerful streams and water cascades.

yuriy.rogozhkin / CC-BY-SA

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Chvizhepse Narzan Spring

This spring is believed to be beneficial for health. No matter where the truth lies, the site where it rises is really charming.

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Acisho

A mountain ridge reaching 2,391 meters, known for being one of the wettest places in Russia. It features alpine meadows, small glacial lakes, and views of the Greater Caucasus.

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Vodopad "Nadezda"

A secluded waterfall located in the mountains near Krasnaya Polyana, accessible via hiking trails through the forest.

SKas / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Akhshtyrskaya Cave

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

Andrey Dumchev / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mount Akhun

The highest point in coastal Sochi at 663 meters. It is topped by a Romanesque-style observation tower built in 1936, offering views of the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains.

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Eagle Rock

Overlooking the river and its waterfalls, this limestone rock is entangled with legends, even with the legend of Prometheus.

SKas / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Orekhovskiy

The Orekhovsky is a waterfall in the Sochi National Park. It takes its name from Orekhovka, a settlement in the Khosta District of Sochi.

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Zmeikovskiye Waterfalls

These waterfalls are one of the many gems of the national park. Charming place with a rocky beach - you can dip in during the summer.

Katerina Akimova / CC-BY-SA

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Voroncovskaa sistema peser (vhod s raskopom)

One of the largest cave systems in Russia, featuring over 11 kilometers of explored passages. It contains underground rivers, stalactites, and evidence of prehistoric human habitation.

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Azekskij

A 9.5-meter waterfall located in the upper reaches of the Azek River. It is situated within the Sochi National Park and requires a moderate hike through dense boxwood forest.

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Past Drakona

Also known as Glubokaya Yar, this 28-meter waterfall hides a secondary underground waterfall within a cave at its base. It is one of the tallest falls in the region.

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Mount Fisht

Mount Fisht is a peak located in the western Caucasus Mountains, in the Republic of Adygea, southwestern Russia.