Naturreservat i Krasnodar kraj

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 – Karta

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Sochi Arboretum (lower part)

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

Yufereff / Public domain

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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.

Sergei Kazantsev / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

SKas / CC BY-SA 4.0

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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,…

AlixSaz / CC BY-SA 4.0

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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.

Katerina Akimova / CC-BY-SA

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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.

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