Hiking in Russia. Hiking: Hiking & Outdoor Activities Red Square Walking Route

Do you like romance? Do not mind checking yourself in extreme travel? "My Russia" tells about hiking trails that will amaze you with their beauty and test your character.

"Frolikha"

• Location: northeastern coast of Lake Baikal
• Length: about 95 km (12 days of travel)
• Sightseeing: Frolikhinsky reserve, thermal springs Khakusy, Lake Frolikha.

Baikal is the center of power of the Earth for most people on the planet. Foreigners (and many Russians as well) imagine the lake as a mysterious and endless body of water in the "heart" of the continent. In many ways, this description fits the subject. There are many ways to get up close and personal with the “sea,” as the lake is called by the indigenous peoples. One of them is the Frolikha trail.

12 days on the northeast, the most virgin coast of Lake Baikal, will be an excellent test of your strength. The route has been sponsored by investors from Dresden since 2010, it is so attractive!

Its length is small - "only" 95 km. But it passes through the natural landscapes of the Siberian taiga. The center of the trail can be considered the Frolikhinsky reserve, business card which is beautiful Mountain Lake Frolikha. The protected area was created in order to preserve the relict population of red fish - Arctic char (salmon family, included in the Red Book of Russia).

The route is decorated with numerous glacial watercourses, ledges rocks and ends with the mouth of the upper Angara.

• Location: along the perimeter of the lake (constantly updated)
• Length: many sections, from 1.5 km to several tens of kilometers
• Sightseeing: Baikal Museum, Pribaikalskiy National Park.

The term "Great Baikal Trail" also hides an organization engaged in the development of hiking in the Baikal region. The main goal of the project is to create a developed network of trails for tourists. The number of routes is growing every year. Volunteers carry out trail development projects in summer and winter, creating new routes, developing infrastructure and making maps. At this rate, within 10 years, an extensive system of hiking trails will be formed along the coast of the lake. The prospect looks "crazy" - a single path around Lake Baikal! Such an object will definitely become the center of world tourism.

On the way, steep ascents and abrupt descents constantly change. From the very start, tourists are expected to climb 400 meters vertically with access to the top, from which a view of Lake Baikal opens. Part of the trail goes along coastline, on the rocky cliffs. Here you will have to use the rope sections of the passage.

Eco-tourist route number 1

• Location: Northwest Caucasus
• Length: 93 km
• Sightseeing: Khadzhokhskaya gorge, Rufabgo waterfalls, cave systems, Mount Fisht, glaciers.

The route is the "legal successor" of the famous All-Union tourist route No. 30 and bears the second name "Through the mountains to the sea". The route is alpine and requires special physical training. In the USSR, this trail was one of the first and most developed. By the mid-1930s, numerous groups were already walking here.

Today the route was "stung" up to 5 days of the road. Now the path does not reach the sea: it connects the village of Guzeripl and the village of Solokh-Aul. On the way, tourists overcome ice sections, sheer cliffs and vast mountain meadows. The trail is not the longest, but it covers landscapes characteristic of the Caucasus. Tourists pass through ecologically clean and practically untouched territory by civilization.

All-Union tourist route number 55

• Location: Southern Urals, Chelyabinsk
• Length: 487 km
• Sightseeing: Lake Uvildy, Lake Ilmen, Mount Kruglitsa, Lake Aushkul.

Another "mastodon" of hiking. A difficult and long route, which takes 21 days to overcome. The trail can be traversed on foot or by bus. Travelers usually combine these types of travel, complementing them with a train. During the hike, tourists visit many reservoirs of the South Ural region, as well as pass through virgin forests. Rich animal world and dense vegetation create a sense of pioneers and help to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Trails are not always equipped and well maintained, but the route attracts by acquaintance with the Urals and its beauty.

Multinsky lakes, Altai

• Location: Mountain Altai
• Length: about 30 km
• Sightseeing: the system of Multinsky lakes

The natural monument of Altai, the system of glacial high-mountainous Multinsky lakes, is one of the tourist "symbols" of Altai. Lakes with crystal clean water settled down in small mountain hollows. Snow-covered slopes of the Katunsky ridge Lower Multinskoe lake, Poperechnoe, Srednee Multinskoe, Talmen - a large number of small reservoirs. On the way, tourists are waiting for:

• Glacial waterfalls.
• Crossing mountain rivers.
• Climbing rocky slopes.
• Overnights on the shores of the lakes.
• Routes at the foot of the snow-capped mountains.

Khibiny. Big circle

• Location: Kola Peninsula
• Length: about 75 km
• Sightseeing: passes and lakes of the Khibiny

A circular route between lakes Bolshaya Imandra and Umbozero. "Classical" Karelia in all its beauty! Glacial relief with cleaned out rock ledges and glacial reservoirs and streams.

A distinctive feature of this trail is numerous ascents and descents along streams flowing from the Khibiny mountain ranges. On the trail, you will have to climb to the highest point of the north-west of Russia - Mount Yudymchvumchorr (1.206 meters above sea level). Many passes (you will have to pass 1-3 such objects per day) require special training and skills. Tourists should have special equipment and go out on the trail under the supervision of an experienced instructor.

Manpupuner plateau. Hiking through the Dyatlov pass

• Location: Komi Republic.
• Length: from 11 km to 230 km (depending on the chosen route).
• Sightseeing: Dyatlov Pass, Otorten Mountain, Pechora River, Weathering Pillars geological monument - one of the 7 wonders of Russia.

But here there is no definite path - several routes have been laid in a relatively small area, intersecting at certain points on the map. Visit mysterious mountain Otorten and the Dyatlov pass are included in the compulsory program of the trail. And, of course, the legendary "Mansiyskie blockheads" are unusual natural objects created by the wind. Locals call the Man-Pupu-ner mountain "Bolvano-iz" or "the mountain of idols". The giants created by nature are somewhat reminiscent of the famous heads on Easter Island.

Pechora-Ilychsky nature reserve, through the territory of which passes hiking route, is a mountain tundra covered with swamps. The terrain is very “fragile” and difficult to pass. But in 2016, more than a hundred volunteers paved a safe path along which tourists go to the pillars, from 30 to 42 meters high.

The trail is fascinating, but requires tourist preparation. If you choose to walk 11 km along the mountainside to the pillars, then you can do without equipment. But a multi-day hike becomes a serious test: river crossings, climbing passes and mountains, overnight stays in the taiga - the whole flavor of Siberia!

Around Elbrus

• Location: Caucasus
• Length: about 60 km
• Sights: highest point Europe - Elbrus volcano, glaciers, waterfalls, sources of mountain rivers.

The route is mountainous and belongs to the 1st category of difficulty. The trail attracts with its concept - bypass the most high mountain The Caucasus becomes a memorable adventure. The region is well developed from a tourist point of view and travelers do not have to worry about how to get to the Elbrus region. But the terrain is insidious - the recent descent of the mudflows confirms this. Therefore, the route should be accompanied by an experienced instructor.

What's on the way? First, the height. Some points lie at an altitude of 3700 meters, which can cause manifestations of altitude sickness. Glacial lakes, such as Syltrakel, are distinguished by clean water and beautiful views... Real mountain glaciers from which small rivers and streams begin. Passes and gorges are "mixed" with rocky peaks and peaks. Classic mountain route through the alpine meadows of Elbrus.

Shikotan. In the footsteps of "Robinson Crusoe"

• Location: Kurile Islands
• Length: up to 20 km
• Sightseeing: Cape Land's End, Mount Shikotan (405 meters), exotic nature

Lianas, dwarf bamboo and the Japanese lighthouse Spamberg (1943) are the most remote island Russia bears little resemblance to Russia. There are 100 km to Japan, and 7119 km to Moscow.

There are practically no trees on Shikotan, but a film about Robinson Crusoe was filmed here in 1972. Stanislav Govorukhin chose this island for a reason - the landscapes are very similar to a desert area. Many promontories cut deep into the sea, creating attractive landscapes for travelers. The trail is simple and you can overcome it in a couple of hours. And this is not a trail, but just a walk along a small island on the very "edge" of the country. The route will definitely be remembered and not many have passed it ...

How to show the city to someone who is in the capital for the first time? Kremlin, Red Square, Cathedral of Christ the Savior? A frantic attempt to plan a route results in the most standard set. But I want Moscow to be remembered not only by the usual postcard set, but also by something special. The route includes several amazing back streets that will be a novelty even to the indigenous people.

Walk down the street. Bolshaya Lubyanka 250m.

Walk along Varsonofyevsky Lane, turn right and go up to Zvonarsky Lane, turn left and walk straight to Ul. Petrovka, then turn right and walk straight to Petrovsky Lane, turn left and walk 150 meters.

Go down the street. Bolshaya Dmitrovka 250 meters, turn right and walk through Tverskaya Square.

Go down the street. Tverskaya 150 meters and go into the courtyard of house number 6.

Exit back to st. Tverskaya, go down 100 meters, turn left onto Kamergersky per. and walk 100 meters.

Facing the Bolshoi Theater, look to the right - this is TSUM

Once they make the decision to go hiking, most people get the hobby for the rest of their lives. It is difficult to say exactly why this is happening: the opinions of travelers differ, everyone finds on the way what he lacked for happiness. Here, in the bosom of nature, far from the benefits of modern life, people are actively engaged in self-knowledge, improve their moral and volitional qualities, learn to look at the world and their fellow travelers in a new way, begin to appreciate and enjoy every moment of life.

The capacious formula "the walker will master the road" is not just a beautiful phrase, it perfectly accurately reveals the essence of one of the most popular types of outdoor activities - hiking... And the advantages of this type of active recreation are more than enough. Walking at moderate intensity is a surefire way to avoid many health problems. Long walks tone the body, stimulate muscle activity, improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and lift the mood. Hiking is the best way to unite people, promote mutual assistance and develop a team spirit.

Hiking attracts both professional athletes and amateur tourists. In classic walking tourism, there are six categories of difficulty, which are determined depending on the nature of the terrain and the duration of the route.

The physical fitness and technical equipment of the group of travelers plays an important role in the multi-day hiking trip over rough terrain. Many seasoned tourists long before the onset tourist season thoroughly prepare their equipment to suit the planned route and anticipated weather conditions.

Adventure Club has developed hundreds exciting journeys for all lovers of active and educational recreation. A variety of hikes under the guidance of professional instructors allows you to go on a pilgrimage on foot for both the elderly and families with children with minimal training without the slightest risk. If you are unsure of your physical fitness, check out the car tours.

We offer tours to the most remote and interesting corners of our planet with various options for accommodation and equipment movement. In a circle of like-minded people, you can fully relax from the bustle of the city, "conjure" by the pot on the fire, sing songs with a guitar, capture stunning sunrises and sunsets in memory and in the photo, feel the unity with the surrounding nature, as well as get acquainted with cultural attractions and representatives of the animal world of the region under study.

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Walking around the capital is a real holiday for photographers, history and architecture lovers. They will allow you to feel the energy modern city, will inspire new achievements, will allow you to stay in good physical shape. All you need for a walk is a comfortable outfit and shoes, a camera and a well thought out route.

Metro station "Lubyanka"
There are many parks, buildings and beauties in the capital; it will take more than one day to get around them. Therefore, it is better to build the first familiarization route in the city center. It is convenient to start from Lubyanskaya Square, where the metro station of the same name is located. From here you should go to the lively Nikolskaya Street.

Nikolskaya street
Nikolskaya Street is one of the oldest in Moscow. In the 19th century, there were offices of major entrepreneurs, an elite restaurant and a prestigious hotel. Currently, the first floors of old houses are given over to expensive boutiques and shops. Since 2013, after reconstruction, Nikolskaya Street has become a pedestrian street. Perfect order reigns here, places for rest are equipped.

the Red Square
After passing by Nikolsky rows and the Kazan Cathedral, Red Square opens to the participants of the pedestrian marathon. Its architecture and grandeur can be admired endlessly. However, do not slow down the rhythm of your steps. You should go through the square to the end and head towards the Bolshoi Zamoskvoretsky Bridge.

Kremlin embankment
The embankment avenue stretches along the southern Kremlin wall. It is separated from the waters of the Moskva River by a parapet, near which you can admire the surrounding landscapes. Between carriageway and the wall of the Kremlin is a linden alley. The wide crowns of relict trees will allow you to rest a little before moving to a new goal.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The magnificent Cathedral of Christ the Savior with its golden domes immortalized the memory of the victory over the French in 1812. When walking, you should limit yourself to it. external examination and head towards the Patriarch Bridge.

Patriarshy Bridge
The graceful bridge was built in 2004, stylized as architecture of the XIX century. It crosses the Moskva River and the Vodootvodny Canal, connects the territory of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior with Yakimanskaya, Bersenevskaya and Prechistenskaya embankments. Walking along the bridge is an opportunity to enjoy picturesque views and feel the coolness of the river.

Strelka Institute
From the height of the Patriarch Bridge you can see the building of the modern institute of media, architecture and design "Strelka". It was founded in 2009, its activities are aimed at improving the appearance of modern cities.

Moscow, Bersenevskaya embankment, 14, p. 5A

Kropotkinskaya (Sokolnicheskaya line)

"Muzeon" - park of arts
The last point of the walking route is the Muzeon Park. Here you can stop, take a breath and slowly examine the sculptures under open air... The collection is divided into several thematic zones and showcases over 1000 works by Soviet and Russian sculptors. Concerts, photo exhibitions, sports events are often held in the park. Perhaps you can get on them and relax after an active marathon.

Moscow, st. Krymsky Val, 2

Oktyabrskaya (Ring line)

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