"Reindeer Streams" is a territory located in the Sverdlovsk region. 100 km separate this natural park from the city of Yekaterinburg. The Serga River flows through its territory. This zone was created not only to protect the biological diversity of the area, but also as a place for tourists to relax.
A bit of history
The Deer Streams Nature Park was opened in 1999 on the border of the forest-steppe and mountain taiga. But long before this, a group of students from the Ural University conducted work on the marking of hiking trails.
origin of name
On the territory of the unique park "Deer Streams" traces of the activity of an ancient man were discovered. On one of the rocks near the Serga River, archaeologists saw an image of a red deer. Further research showed that this pattern was made by hunters more than 1000 years ago. And the "Red Deer" has since become a symbol of these places.
Animal and plant world
The natural territory of the “Deer Streams” preserves a wide variety of flora and fauna in the valley of the Serga River. In the park there are such landscape areas as forest-steppe and taiga. Here you can see many relic plants. The pride of "Deer Streams" is a beaver who was on the verge of destruction in the last century. Beaver burrows can be found along the banks of the river.
sights
Caves
The main rocks of the park are limestones, which created an unusual and bizarre relief form of these places. Local caves are especially popular with tourists.
- Friendship Cave is impressive in size. Its total length is at least 500 meters. There you can see wide grottoes, as well as underground lakes and streams.
- Arakayevskaya cave is considered one of the youngest and most beautiful natural formations of these places. In winter, bats live here.
- Small Arakayevskaya cave: this unique object consists of three holes under the rock. It is a natural monument.
Cliffs
Rocks of the "Deer Streams" are distinguished by original and interesting forms. We will name the most popular.
- Rock "Scribble", which depicts rock paintings. According to scientists, hunting rites were held at this place.
- Holestone: This rock from afar is very similar to the head of a horse who wants to drink water from a stream.
- Rocks "Wild West" are low limestone formations, on the surface of which rare plants grow.
Hydrology
- Black Lake is a unique natural monument, which is located in a karst funnel.
- Mitkins of the lake. At this place, iron ore was once mined. Now the mine is flooded.
- Maidalinsky key is a healing mineral spring that contains hydrogen sulfide.
Excursions
A visit to sightseeing and thematic excursions is the most complete acquaintance with such a unique place as the Deer Streams Natural Park.
- Excursion "Along the valley of the river Serga." Duration 4 hours, length - 6 km.
- "Mitkinsky mine" - will have to walk more than 18 km.
- “Quirks of Serginsky Caves” - a 15 km tour is suitable for people in good physical shape.
Deer Streams is an ideal place for active eco-tourism for the whole family.