Guzeripl (Adygea) is a small village located near the Caucasus Range. What makes it especially popular with tourists? What are the sights of Guzeripl worth visiting? We will answer these questions further.
Adygea: Guzeripl village
Guzeripl is a small village in the Republic of Adygea. It is part of Russia, from all sides it is surrounded by the Krasnodar Territory. The climate here is temperate, pleasant, and nature is rich in forests and rivers (about 5 thousand rivers cross Adygea).
Guzeripl is located in the Maikop district of the republic, on the Belaya River. Not far from the village is located the Caucasian reserve. Guzeripl is surrounded by mountain ranges, so a favorable climate has formed here.
The village is small, a little more than a hundred people live in it. But the clean mountain air, coniferous forests and turbulent rivers attract many tourists who appreciate the natural sights of Guzeripl. People come to these places to improve their health and be alone with themselves and nature, relax from the bustling cities and endless bustle.
Guzeripl Attractions: Partizanskaya Polyana
Guzeripl appeared in 1924 as a village for lumberjacks. Two camps housed prisoners who were engaged in logging. During the war, logging camps were closed, and at the end of hostilities from Guzeripl, an All-Union tourist route was opened. He ended up at the Fisht Shelter.
The Soviet route and is currently popular. The path to Mount Fisht leads through the Partisan Glade, which is located near the ridge Stone Sea. The altitude here is more than 1,500 meters.
The partisan headquarters in the clearing was still during the Civil War. In the Great Patriotic War, Adyghe partisans continued this tradition. Near the described place is a ski resort. For backpackers, the Partizanskaya Polyana is an intermediate point for climbing the mountains of Oshten, Fisht, Przheho-Su and Guzeripl Pass.
Other attractions
On both sides of the Belaya River are dolmens - places of worship - witnesses that life in these parts existed thousands of years ago. Behind the cemetery of the village is an old railway, which has historical value. It was built to deliver the forest to the river, its length was about three kilometers, further the workpieces were rafted along the water.
In the Museum of the Caucasian Reserve, you can learn more about the animal and plant world of the protected area. The museum has more than 60 years. Stuffed animals, photographs, and exhibits telling the story of the foundation of the reserve are presented here.
The remaining attractions of Guzeripl are of a natural character. In the valley of the Belaya River there are several points from which an excellent view opens. From the Small Observation Deck on the Black Rock, you can admire the eastern part of Guzeripl. From here, along the trail you can reach the Great Observation Deck, where the southern and central parts of the village are clearly visible. No less picturesque view of the natural landscapes opens from the slope of Mount Filimonova.
In early May, in Guzeripl organize the competition "Interal - Belaya" for outdoor enthusiasts. Rafting, kayaking and canoeing, catamarans descending on the river are carried out here. At the same time, the Partisan Glade hosts the festival of the original song Primrose.