In the eastern part of Bashkiria, where the republic borders on the Chelyabinsk region, the majestic Avalyak mountain range stretches. Among its peaks stands out for its beauty one of the best pearls of the famous South Ural stone belt - the sacred mountain Iremel.
Since ancient times, local residents who settled at its foot, approaching the mountain, felt an unusual, mysterious thrill, felt that this place helps them in understanding the meaning of life, joining the eternal, revealing their spiritual potential. The eternal pursuit of self-knowledge calls thousands of tourists to Mount Iremel in Ufa today.
Acquaintance
Iremel (Ufa) is the second largest peak in the South Urals, stretching from the north-east of Beloretsky to the north-west of the Uchalinsky district of the republic. The mountain consists of a two-peak array:
- Greater Iremel with a plateau-like peak called the Boar (from the Bashkir - “stack”), height - 1582.3 m;
- Small Iremel, height - 1449.4 m.
The peaks are divided by a saddle section up to 1 km wide and 1200-1250 m high. The length of Mount Iremel (Ufa) from the north-east to the south-west is about 12 km, and from the north-west to the southeast - up to 8 km. At the foot of the mountain range are the sources of the Sinyak, Tygyn, Tyulyuk, Bolshoy Avnyar, Karagayka rivers, which flow into the Belaya River, originating behind the famous mountain range. According to the decision of the Bashkortostan government, the entire territory adjacent to the peak of Iremel is declared a natural park.
“Giving power”
One and a half thousand meters can be climbed to the height of the Greater Iremel (Ufa) both from the Chelyabinsk region and from Bashkiria. As thousands of years ago, rising to the top, modern man overcomes all the necessary steps of awareness of his life path, finds new opportunities in himself, and reinterprets the essence of being. Such is the beneficial effect of Mount Iremel in Ufa on human energy. Psychics call her a place of power. Researchers of the paranormal phenomena claim that on this mountain a powerful energy channel has been opened that strengthens a person.
The Bashkirs who settled on this territory knew about this feature of the sacred mountain. They called Mount Jeremel a power giver. Such is the meaning of its name in translation from ancient Turkic. The name of the Tyulyuk River, located at the foot of Iremel, means "desire." Therefore, people believe that if you make a wish at an extraordinary peak, it will certainly come true. Connoisseurs say that you must always bring a gift for the spirit of the mountain. In all guides, Iremel is called a sacred mountain.
Healing water
Locals claim that even today, Iremel’s water has healing properties, it energizes and invigorates. Some people claim that they saw the local water glow on certain days in the dark. Nobody has been able to calculate these special days, but many have observed the glow.
Who is allowed to climb the summit of Iremel?
The legendary mountain is famous for one more feature: an exceptionally bright person, with pure positive thoughts, actually striving for a lofty goal: self-knowledge, comprehension of the depths of his own soul, can climb to its peak. For those who come to Mount Iremel for the purpose of spiritual strengthening, it will certainly become a faithful helper. Many who returned from a trip to the shrine, found in themselves creative abilities, forgotten bad habits, acquired a new meaning. According to the esotericists, in such places, under the influence of positive energy emerging from the bowels of the earth, the person’s chakras are cleansed, his physical and inner world is harmonized, he is energetically nourished and truly spiritually reborn.
Mecca for tourists
Many thousands of tourists come to conquer the legendary mountain range annually. In order to climb to the top of the Greater Iremel, it is not necessary to have special climbing skills. Although it is necessary to have good sports training: you will have to walk uphill for about 14 km, and then back. Many people just come here to relax, enjoy the beauty of the magnificent local landscapes, energize or search on the slopes of life-giving ginseng.
Visitors should remember that since 2010 a reserve mode has been introduced in these places: it is forbidden to hunt and fish here, as well as collect fruits, mushrooms, seeds, flowers. Guests of the mountain range can engage in all kinds of outdoor activities: horse riding, hiking, skiing, rafting, snowmobiling, skiing. On the peaks of Iremel, the snow does not melt until June. Tourists claim that bathing in streams that flow down the mountain relieves fatigue. Today, camp sites presented in Tyulyuk also offer phytotours - an active holiday consisting of hiking, a bath, massage and informative lectures on herbal medicine.
Symbol of beauty of the South Urals
Mount Iremel is the second largest after Yamantau. The shrine symbolizes the beauty of the South Ural mountains. Iremel has long attracted people. Climbing this magnificent and at the same time hospitable mountain for many becomes a truly unforgettable journey.
One of the features of Iremel is his rebellion. It may seem to some that it’s not so difficult to climb to a peak of 1,500 m. Alas! Often, travelers' opinions change at the very beginning of the ascent: the weather on the mountain is extremely changeable, a sunny clear day unexpectedly turns into a flurry accompanied by a downpour, and snowstorms are not uncommon in winter. But literally in half an hour the sun can again shine. For tourists, such trifles are not terrible - because at the top of the mountain a reward awaits them - a fabulous beauty of the Ural landscape in which clouds float so low above the heads of travelers that it seems that you can reach them with your hand.
Iremel (Ufa): how to get there?
From the capital it is better to get here by plane, fly to Ufa or to Chelyabinsk. The capital of Bashkiria is 2 hours closer. The cost of tickets is approximately the same - from 3,500 rubles. Then you have to get by train: get to the station. "Elm", from her take a taxi or bus to the village of Tyulyuk, where the legendary mountain is located. The cost of a 3-day tour by bus, including climbing, is about 3300 rubles. per person. The amount includes transfer, 3 meals a day, accommodation (camp site), guide services and insurance.
Many are interested in how to get to Iremel in Ufa on their own. From the capital of the republic, you can take a train to the station. Elm. It will take you 4 hours to travel, the ticket costs from 600 rubles. (reserved seat). At the station you should catch a bus traveling from Trekhgorny (the journey will take about 30-40 minutes), then take a bus or taxi to s. Tyulyuk. From here to the foot of the sacred mountain is about 15 km.
Travelers also report on the convenient daily bus route "Ufa - Meleuz" ("Iremel-express"). The schedule and prices can be consulted on a special site.
Top accessible to everyone: Iremel shopping mall (Ufa)
A cinema, hypermarkets (grocery, home goods, household appliances, children), a fitness center with a swimming pool, multi-level free parking lots, a cultural and entertainment complex - all these can be found in Ufa residents in the legendary shopping center, named after the sacred mountain, at : st. Mendeleev, 37.
Many visitors, having made purchases, spend the rest of the day in the Megapolis-Ufa KRK located here - the largest in the entire region (area - 10.5 thousand square meters), where several cinema halls, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, children's park, cafes, bars, restaurants, night club.
The Megapolis cinema located in the Iremel shopping and entertainment center (Ufa) is very popular with movie lovers - a modern six-screen multiplex equipped with advanced sound and film projection equipment. The cinema seats about a thousand spectators and has a VIP lounge. Here are demonstrations of films in 2 and 3D format. The repertoire consists of films that will appeal to the widest audience. Sessions begin every 20 minutes. Premieres are accompanied by exciting holiday events. Megapolis is the first soft cinema in Ufa. According to visitors, the most important thing in this magnificent establishment is the exclusive folding VIP chairs available in all the halls, equipped with a retractable footrest.
The Jeremel shopping and entertainment center, recognized as the best in the region, provides visitors with a unique opportunity to combine business with pleasure: not only make purchases, but also spend leisure time interestingly. This object in the capital of Bashkiria is called the peak accessible to everyone.