Gremyachiy waterfall - a unique natural monument, which is a state reserve and of regional importance. They say that he is the only waterfall in the Moscow region, but this is a misconception. In fact, Gremyachiy is not a waterfall, but a spring that flows from the crevice of the slope of the Lyapinka River from a height of 25 meters. It is located on the right bank of the river Wondigi, which flows from Lake Torbeeva, located near the village of Lyapino. At a distance of 14 kilometers southeast of Sergiev Posad and 57 kilometers from Moscow is a waterfall. The rattlesnake key, or the source of Sergius of Radonezh and Roman Kirzhachsky, is sometimes called the Gremyachy waterfall.
Origin of the sourceTradition says that the Gremyachiy waterfall arose after the prayer of St. Sergius, who stopped here along the road from Trinity to the Makhrishchensky monastery. According to another version, the source appeared after a lightning strike on a hillside. This version is also confirmed by the name of the source, indicating the action of a thunder arrow.
The amazing properties of water
Every second, 6 liters of water flows out of the spring, which never freezes and is characterized by year-round temperature (6 ° C). The key consists of three streams, called Faith, Hope and Love. Spring water is mineralized and in composition resembles Kislovodsk narzan. Water of the Crackwort has healing properties. Doctors recommend drinking it in small quantities, as a therapeutic.
They say that the right source cures heart diseases, the middle one treats head diseases, and the left one treats female ailments. It is believed that if you spray the patient with water from a spring, he will immediately feel better, and then heal completely. According to popular rumor, Gremyachiy waterfall is one of the most miraculous sources. This is a popular place of pilgrimage and a famous tourist attraction, gathering a large number of believers and tourists around it all year round.
Arrangement of the spring
A memorial sign is installed near the waterfall. A wooden staircase is laid to the spring, on which several relaxation areas are located. Near the waterfall there is a parking lot for transport, a font, a shower room, a delightful wooden temple and a chapel. The swimming pool consists of an open pond and an enclosed space.
Lunar reviving - the same age as mastodonsAlthough there are many springs near Sergiev Posad, the most famous of them is Gremyachiy Falls. Sergiev Posad is famous for another attraction - a reviving lunar grows here, which is a relic plant listed in the Red Book. He lived during the time of mastodons. On this plant yellow and blue flowers appear, having the smell of left-handed. When the lunar fades, pods form on it. These pods open on two falling leaves, leaving a thin silvery partition with seeds, which makes the plant decorative. Thanks to these partitions, the lunar is called the “silver ruble”. According to popular beliefs, the lunar is considered a talisman, bringing wealth and prosperity to the house. A torn plant is threatened with extinction.
No words can convey the charm of this area. Gremyachiy waterfall must be visited by yourself, admire the surrounding beauty, drink water from the source, listen to its murmur.