Sverdlovsk region is the largest zone of the Urals. This area is famous for its original landscapes. It is located among the picturesque Ural Mountains, occupies part of the West Siberian Plain. Green mountains with snowy peaks, endless coniferous forests are exactly what the Sverdlovsk region can be proud of. Rivers flowed in large numbers in this region. Emerald ribbons of numerous water streams cross this amazing and beautiful region.
In ancient times, the region was famous for its masters of stone. The delightful beauty and natural wealth of this corner of the earth was conveyed by Bazhov in his works.
A brief description of the rivers of the Sverdlovsk region
This land is unique in its natural resources. Sverdlovsk region has over 50 water flows in its wealth. The rivers here, both large and small, have different coastlines.
For example, the Ushma stream will hit tourists with rocky cliffs that majestically frame its channel. The Tavda River is famous for fish. Here you can find burbot, sturgeon, crucian carp and many other representatives of the underwater world. The coastline is special: cliffs are characteristic of one edge, and plains to the other. But the banks of the Severka are densely covered with vegetation. It belongs to the basin of the river Lattice, on its way it goes around a local attraction - Sokoliniy Kamen rock. Burbot is found in its waters, but its size is not very large.
For lovers of kayaking, there will also be something to do when visiting the Urals. The Sverdlovsk Region, whose rivers are ideal for tourism, offers great opportunities for water sports athletes. The popular stream Big Shishim already in early spring provides routes for rafting on catamarans, kayaks, boats.
Tura River
One of the main rivers of this region is the Tour. Its length is more than one thousand kilometers. It originates in the spur of the Middle Urals, and ends in the northern region of the Tyumen administrative district, flowing into Tobol.
The Tura River (Sverdlovsk Region) - navigable and rafting. It is the main source of drinking water for the city of Tyumen. There are three reservoirs on the river and Verkhoturskaya hydroelectric power station. In spring and summer, passengers are transported by ferries and boats. There are a lot of rifts on the stream.
Historical fact: the glorious Yermak began to conquer the Siberian Khanate from the Tura River . Above it was laid the Babinovskaya road, which was called the road of the Sovereigns.
The Great Siberian Way begins from the city of Turinsk. The rafting route is 100 km, lasts about five days and ends in the village of Kulakovo.
Sverdlovsk region is famous for magnificent fishing. The rivers here are striking in their diversity. However, the site of the Tours, which runs through this region, is not in demand among fishermen.
Pyshma River
Pyshma is the Ural river, which originates from Lake Klyuchi and flows into Tura. Mansi - the indigenous inhabitants of Siberia, call it "quiet." This is a calm river, its banks are dressed in evergreen forests, and wetlands are also found. Further down the stream are rocky cliffs, turning into a plain along which Pyshma winds to the mouth. Its length is slightly more than 600 km. The average water flow rate is 39 m 3 / s.
In the last autumn month, the Pyshma River (Sverdlovsk Region) is covered with ice, which does not disappear until April. Spring flood lasts until the beginning of summer. The rocky cliffs of Pyshma are the main attraction of the river. The air temple - a stone building with a dome - stands on top of the Three Sisters cliff and is a symbol of the Kurya resort. It is located on a rocky shore.
The unique ensemble of birch and pine trees is protected by the Pripyshminsky Bory State Park. The picturesque pine forest decorates the high ledges of the Pyshma River. He gives healing air to the patients of the Glyazhena children's health resort. The left bank of the river is Sukholozhskaya cave - the abode of an ancient man.
Pyshma is rich in inhabitants of the underwater world. Here, near the Beloyarsk reservoir and further, according to fishermen, there is a wonderful nibble of pike, grass carp, carp and bream. Burbot is well caught in the fall.
Kamenka River
Kamenka is a relatively small stream, originating in the Iset River. It flows over an area of about 60 km and dissolves, flowing into the Kara Sea.
The small river Kamenka (Sverdlovsk region) is rich in natural rock creations of the most intricate configurations. There are cliffs with the names "Fucking Finger", "Dinosaur", "Three Brothers" and many others. The magnificent nature gathers a lot of people who want to relax and go fishing on the shore of the water stream. Fish such as burbot, pike and perch are found in the river.