Konzhakovsky Stone is a mountain, which is the highest point of the Ural Mountains in the Sverdlovsk region. The height of this famous peak is 1569 m above sea level. High altitude zoning on the mountain is very well expressed. In the lower part, the mountain slopes are covered with coniferous forests, just above the taiga, the forest-tundra is replaced, at an altitude of about 1000 m, the mountain tundra and placers of stones - kurums begin. The top of the stone is covered with a layer of snow even in summer
The mountain was named after the hunter Konzhakov, whose yurt was once located at its base. Konzhak (the so-called mountainous region near the village of Kytlym, in which the Konzhakovsky massif is located) annually attracts from two thousand people tourists from all over the world.
Konzhak is located in the northern part of the Sverdlovsk region, at a distance of 45 km from Karpinsk. The Konzhakovsky ridge includes several peaks, the most peak of which is the Konzhakovsky stone, the Jovskoe plateau, a series of dips, the crystal-clear river Konzhakovka, Polyana Khudozhnikov - a popular tourist spot. The view from the Stone impresses everyone - from here you can clearly see the beautiful mountain ranges and taiga. Magnificent view of the Kosvinsky Stone mountain .
A very remarkable place on the Konzhakovsky ridge is the Iovskoye plateau, located at an altitude of 1.2 km. It has a small lake, and from the east of the plateau there is a steep Job dip, heading to the valley of the river. Half day. In addition to the Half Day, several more rivers originate from the Konzhakovsky massif: Serebryanka, Job, Katysher, Konzhakovka.
Every year, in early July, a marathon is held on the top of Konzhak, which is 42 km long. On November holidays, Konzhakovsky stone gathers skiers and snowboarders for the festival of the opening of the winter season. This tourist area is also open for category skiing and hiking. The routes are suitable for both novice tourists and professionals - quite difficult trips to the mountains are also possible here. For beginners, it is recommended that they begin their acquaintance with Konzhak from the Karpinsk-Kytlym highway, where there is a marathon trail with marking and marking. They help to get to the top of Konzhakovsky Stone without getting lost. The route is going over a distance of 21 km. It is quite dangerous for inexperienced tourists to go down the hiking trail here: there are deaf forests littered with windbreak around.
In winter, the climate here is very harsh - with little snow and severe frosts, so the best period for climbing is late spring. The compass on Konjak is rather unstable, you can rely on GPS in orienteering, but still the best option would be to climb a mountain in good weather.
In general, if it was decided to relax in these mountains, extremeness will be provided to one degree or another.
Konzhakovsky Stone is famous for its excellent ecology and clean mountain air. There will be something to profit from here for fishing enthusiasts, hunters and mushroom pickers - the rivers are full of
fish (taimen krasuli), and in the autumn season there are a lot of game, berries and mushrooms.
For those who like to get comfortable, there is the opportunity to spend the night at the nearest tourist base, represented by three comfortable houses, guarded parking and a bathhouse. Kytlym also has a small hotel.
A visit to this attraction is a great weekend option for those who like to make mountain tours. Konzhakovsky Stone will open to its guests a simply amazing view that captures, fascinates and leaves an indelible mark in the memory of everyone who conquered this peak.