The calling card of central Sochi is considered to be its unique flora. Here, in the vicinity of the resort, centuries-old boxwood tracts crept up to the heavenly azure of the gentle waves of the Black Sea. Here, in the mountains of the Caucasus, overgrown with wild herbs, invaluable treasures are hiding.
One of them is the Navalishchenskoe Gorge. His calling card is relic plants, whose age is estimated at millennia. The water in these parts is always clean and cool. Its crystal jets refresh and give strength even on the hottest and hottest day. Indulge in pleasure and take a dip in the bowl formed by the course of the mountain river.
At the origins of being
Navalishchenskoe Gorge is a great place for families. It is located away from major highways and railways. Under the vault of the bright green crown of ancient trees, life slows down, runs measured and leisurely.
The name of this marvelous place and the nearby village was given in honor of the first settler named Navalishin. Sometimes a cleft in a fashionable manner is called a canyon.
Geophysical studies indicate that the Navalishchensky Gorge arose as a result of a break in the crust of the Earth’s surface. It began its existence back in the Jurassic period and remembers the heavy tread of dinosaurs that have forever gone into oblivion.
The installed paddy length is 1.5 km and the depth is 150 meters. The Khosta River carries its icy waters through the reserve, which forms intricate backwaters and shallow lakes. They bathe not only the ubiquitous tourists, but also local residents.
The main bowl is surrounded by comfortable ladders and bridges that facilitate passage into the cave. The temperature of the water in the pond never exceeds 17 ° C. On the way to the canyon, the gaze of travelers reveals enchanting views of a waterfall that falls from a rocky cliff.
Navalishchenskoe gorge. How to get there
The easiest way to get to these parts as soon as possible is to use the services of a tour desk. Professional guides, along with skilled drivers, will take you to your destination within an hour, tell you everything and show them in detail. If you want, they will also treat you with healing Caucasian honey and dishes cooked on an open fire.
To come to the Navalishchenskoe Gorge (Sochi) by car, you need to focus on the location of the small settlement of Krasnaya Volya. Any navigator with the update installed will easily indicate the right path.
As soon as you are in place, go to Lesnaya street. Asphalt will be replaced by a primer, along which not only cars, but also pedestrians move. After eight hundred meters there will be an entrance to the reserve. The entrance ticket costs about 200 rubles, which are charged in the booth at the barrier that blocks the path.
To visit the Navalishchenskoye Gorge yourself, you should use the services of public transport. You will need bus number 128. The final destination is the village of Krasnaya Volya. Travel time is 20 minutes.
The abode of stone and water
As soon as the gatehouse with the barrier is behind you will see a wooden staircase along which tourists shyly and leisurely descend. For the convenience of visitors, it is equipped with a railing, but it is worth noting that it has a very, very unreliable look.
The path to the waterfall winds around the luxurious ferns that have been growing in these mountains for millions of years. Navalishchenskoe Gorge (Sochi) is a protected book of the Caucasus. Boxwood and berry yew are abundant in it. The fluffy moss that captivates the skeletons of the giant trunks resembles a soft pillow.
Captured by forest fairies
A kaleidoscope of various shades of green creates a special atmosphere. At the foot of the mountains, a mystical twilight reigns, gently enveloping everything that falls into his possession.
The first thing that opens to the gaze of a traveler is a waterfall. At its source, piles of colossal rock fragments huddle. Next to them are concentrated houses for recreation and picnics.
All the roads along which thousands of legs go daily in the summer season are active tracts that were used by the highlanders two hundred years ago. The Khosta River, Navalishchensky Gorge - all these are the gifts of the Russian subtropics, which are under state protection.
At the end of the walking path is an observation deck. Ascent to it is accompanied by karst growths, which close the entrance to the dark dusk of the cave.
Jungle Call
The width of the Hosta channel in the fault does not exceed three meters. In the lower part of the river, the Lower Canyon rises, which can be reached if you move from the village of Khleborob. The lion's share of the route runs through the water. No equipped lifts and log ladders. If desired, this site can be overcome by boat.
Bath traditions
On the territory of the Navalishchensky complex there are two baths. Using a public steam room will cost 250 rubles. There are no time limits on visits. A private bath costs 1,400 rubles per hour. Its capacity is seven people.