Mamedova gorge: cliffs, waterfalls and ancient dolmens

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Rest in Sochi and the surrounding area is not only accommodation in comfortable hotels and modern attractions for tourists for every taste, but also the opportunity to visit unique natural areas. One of them is Mamedova gorge, the attraction, located only 3 kilometers from the village of Lazarevskoe.

General description of sights

Mamedova gorgeThe Waterfalls, mountain streams and rivulets, ancient dolmens – such natural objects I wish to see tourists in the Krasnodar territory in the first place. Has all of this in a unique natural area Mamedova gorge. In the natural reserve features three Hiking trails, varying their length and complexity. During the walk you can enjoy the striking landscapes of the imagination, see numerous waterfalls and dolmens, comparable in age with the Egyptian pyramids. Every object here has a mystical history, and many stones and the water here cascades is able to perform the most secret desires.

The Legend of Mamed

Mamedova gorge LazarevskoyeWhere the name Mamedova gorge? Lazarevskoye, as well as surrounding communities, is shrouded in legends and folk tales. No exception and this unique natural object. If you believe the stories of local residents, one from one village all the men went up to the feast in a nearby village. This was learned Turkish brigands decided to attack the village where there are only children, women Yes old men. The old man Mamed invented the trick. He ordered the villagers to hide in the mountains, and he remained to wait for the robbers. The bandits were very angry, seeing an empty village. They've been tortured, Mamed and demanded to tell me where you hid the rest of the people. The old man agreed and took the robbers on the edge of a sheer cliff. When the bandits realized the deception, they bricked Mamed in the cave. What happened to the robbers themselves, history is silent, but live they never seen. Since then the picturesque gorge called Mammadov.

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Attractions in Mamedova gorge

At the entrance to the gorge tourists pass through the so-called Stone gate. Then the trail passes by three waterfalls with romantic names: “Happiness”, “Youth”, “Love”. If you dip into each of them and make a wish relevant to the field of life, is named after the waterfall, all hidden will come true. After three water cascades Mamedova gorge turns into a narrow stone corridor. On a small piece of the way the rocks are literally closing in overhead reaching. After the exit from the stone tunnel to the gaze of the wanderer opens with "White hall” – a large open space, pyatnadcatiletnie wall of which is formed of natural limestone. Here you can see a ten-meter waterfall, which is called ‘the beard of the Mamed”. At its foot is a stone bowl, which is called «bath Mamed”. If you follow the trail further, you can see ancient dolmens. This iconic stone structures, about the exact purpose of which still argue experts. Tour Mamedova gorge (Lazarevskoye) can be combined with tasting mountain honey. This product, as well as other treats and Souvenirs to sell on “the clearing Nut”.

Useful travel information

Mamedova gorge how to getEntrance to the nature reserve fee: 100 rubles per person. Sightseeing tour is only for groups for an additional fee. It is best to visit Mamedov gorge during the dry period. After the rains the trail is very damp and dirty. How enjoyable will your trip largely depends on the choice of shoes. The sole should be well coupled with the surface and do not slip. In one section of the gorge the trail is directly in line with the small mountain stream. Especially prudent travelers here prefer to change into his swim shoes, you do not mind to get wet entirely.

How to reach Mamedov gorge?

Mamedova gorge SochiWhere is Mamedova gorge how to get to it by car? To get lost along the way would be difficult even for tourists, not knowing the terrain. Turn on the gorge is located between the villages of Lazarevskoye and Ashe. To turn off the main road, you need 2 km from Lazarevskoye. Then continue to move the signs about 7 km while the road is not “rested” “Stone gate”. To Mamedov gorge can be reached by public transport. From the station «Lazarevskoye” buses number 68 and 162. You must exit at the stop called "Sanatorium “amber”, continue to walk 2 kilometers. Some hikers prefer to get to the attractions by walk from Lazarevskoye. Be sure to visit Mamedov gorge. Sochi is famous for its natural attractions but this place is one of the most beautiful and interesting. The visit to the gorge is quite inexpensive, and his trail is relatively easy and to master it can be anyone.


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