The mountains of the North Caucasus did not leave indifferent any tourist. Even 200 years ago, domestic poets wrote about the Caucasus - Lermontov, Pushkin and others. Elbrus has become the hallmark of this region. And holidays in the Elbrus region are becoming more popular every year. In summer, various horseback riding trips are carried out, some go to live in the mountains for a week or a month, and in winter they go skiing there.
There is a fabulous and bewitching corner in the Caucasus - the falls of the Maiden’s Spit (Elbrus region). There are a lot of sources in the mountains, but this was chosen by Soviet directors Govorukhin and Durov for filming the film Vertical in 1967. In this tape, the main role was played by the legendary Vladimir Vysotsky.
The origin of the name of the attraction
Corners of the Caucasus have beautiful names, legends about the origin of these names are no less beautiful. The waterfall of the Maiden’s Spit got its name due to the shape and location of the source. Graceful and transparent jets of a thirty-meter stream, descending along the gutters under pressure from the Gara-Bashi glacier into the basalt grotto, caused the peoples of the Caucasus to associate with Circassian braids.
Talk about the source will not work. The noise is so loud that it drowns out all the conversations! And in summer, the water is so warm that you can take water procedures.
The location of the Maidens
To enjoy the view of the waterfall, you need to go to the Elbrus region of Kabardino-Balkaria. There you need to find the village of Terskol in the Baksan Gorge. It is located just 10 kilometers from Mr. Elbrus. A little more than a thousand people live in the village. Not far from it there is an international observatory called “Terskol Peak”. The landscapes open on the side of the mountains are amazing and bewitching! By the way, the Maiden’s Spit waterfall itself is one of the wonders of Russia.
You will see the source on the rocks of Ram's foreheads. Those, in turn, are located on the southern peak of Terskol. It has a height of more than three thousand meters.
Attractions
Since holidays in the Caucasus are becoming increasingly popular, there are more and more excursion routes. They ennoble, open hotels and cafes with affordable prices, and also build cable cars. Tourists ask about the "Girl's braids" (waterfall): "How to get there? Is it difficult?"
To see the source, there are two walking routes from the village of Terskol. The same paths lead to the observatory.
The first path runs along the road for tractors to the gorge, the second is easier. You will reach Maiden's Spit along the serpentine path of the southern slope of the peak. Mountain landscapes are very beautiful, but mountain air is even more pleasant. It is filled with the scent of coniferous trees. Note that mountain air is discharged. Particularly sensitive tourists may feel dizzy. The weather is changeable in the mountains. So, walking along a path uphill, you can be in the cloud! Visibility is significantly reduced. Be careful.
Features of walking to the waterfall
Take warm and spare clothes with you, as the weather changes rapidly due to the pressure drop. Shoes should be comfortable and comfortable. You will have to walk a lot, your legs get tired quickly, and the stones constantly crumble and create little discomfort during walks.
On a serpentine road to the Maiden’s Spit waterfall, you will climb the mountain, you can take sticks as a support. If the day is sunny, then arm yourself with glasses. And around the bend the long-awaited streams of the Girl's braids. Silver water streams down the glacier. She is clean. Tired travelers drink it, scooping it with their palms. Other travelers pick up bottles of water with them. Those who drank this water say that it is "living." Able to relieve fears and fatigue.
The Balkarian poet Kaysyn Kuliev wrote in his poem that these waters are able to restore the strength of an exhausted traveler, and also help to join the age-old wisdom! Such beautiful, bewitching and powerful Caucasian lands.
A round trip takes 5-6 hours. A one and a half kilometer trail is covered in two hours. Yes Yes! The path to the mountain is not easy, so be patient. For those who want to be at the waterfall faster, there are different ways to achieve the goal. The range of transport is wide. There are horses, as well as ATVs, cars and mountain bikes. In the tourist peak, buses go to the sights with an endless stream.
Conclusion
Waterfall Girl's braids, Elbrus region - unique places in the Caucasus. The severity and grandeur of these places fascinate travelers. Sometimes there are not enough words to describe the enthusiasm that one plunges into when visiting mountains. Unfortunately, the site itself is not equipped near the source. But there are no annoying sellers, garbage and fuss. You should also be careful for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system and bronchial asthma. When the air is charged, it becomes bad, a lack of oxygen immediately makes itself felt with reduced hemoglobin. Headache or dizziness may begin. But even such phenomena will not be able to spoil the unforgettable impressions that you will get by visiting these beautiful places!