ROUTES
Walking route 4,2 km (2,6 mi) 3 hours

The route winds down from Ai-Valenti Mountain along the slopes of highlands reminding of ancient Indian pagodas. The route finishes at Uchan-Su Waterfall, the highest one in the Crimea.

Coordinates of the starting point of the route: 44.451 781, 34.58 581.

Walking route
4,2 km (2,6 mi) 3 hours

The route winds down from Ai-Valenti Mountain along the slopes of highlands reminding of ancient Indian pagodas. The route finishes at Uchan-Su Waterfall, the highest one in the Crimea.

Coordinates of the starting point of the route: 44.451 781, 34.58 581.

Walking route 12 km (7,5 mi) 4−5 hours

A historical walking route established at the end of the nineteenth century for the Tsar family.
They walked along this route on the territory of Nikitskaya dacha in the forest. Scenic forest trail
has been connecting the Gurzuf Valley with the central Crimea from the earliest times.

Coordinates of the starting point of the route: 44.556 156, 34.251 197.

Walking route
12 km (7,5 mi) 4−5 hours

A historical walking route established at the end of the nineteenth century for the Tsar family.
They walked along this route on the territory of Nikitskaya dacha in the forest. Scenic forest trail
has been connecting the Gurzuf Valley with the central Crimea from the earliest times.

Coordinates of the starting point of the route: 44.556 156, 34.251 197.

Walking route 1,5 km (1 mi) 1,5 hours

The circular route goes along relict junipers and arbutus trees. You will see the remains of the old Alupka-Isar fortress, the Krestovaya Mountain, a famous Mikhailovsky Spring and a mesmerizing view of the Black Sea coast.

Coordinates of the starting point of the route: 44.427 744, 34.52 114.

Walking route
1,5 km (1 mi) 1,5 hours

The circular route goes along relict junipers and arbutus trees. You will see the remains of the old Alupka-Isar fortress, the Krestovaya Mountain, a famous Mikhailovsky Spring and a mesmerizing view of the Black Sea coast.

Coordinates of the starting point of the route: 44.427 744, 34.52 114.

Walking route 1 km (0,6 mi) 30 minutes

Stone loops of the Chertova Staircase wave along the natural stone blockage on the bottom of a narrow valley and along the corniches of the Merdevn-Kaya Cliff. Climbing the giant stairs you will see the mountain amphitheatre with tower rocks and frowning stones.

Walking route
1 km (0,6 mi) 30 minutes

Stone loops of the Chertova Staircase wave along the natural stone blockage on the bottom of a narrow valley and along the corniches of the Merdevn-Kaya Cliff. Climbing the giant stairs you will see the mountain amphitheatre with tower rocks and frowning stones.

Walking route

The route goes through vineyards and woodland to the Biyuk-Isar Rock. Its name means "big fortress" in Turkic. There is a top point with a wonderful view of the Main Range.

Walking route

The route goes through vineyards and woodland to the Biyuk-Isar Rock. Its name means "big fortress" in Turkic. There is a top point with a wonderful view of the Main Range.

Walking route

It is an old walking route from Alupka that will lead you through vineyards and dense pine forest to the At-Bash Mountain. At the top of the mountain there is a wonderful view of the sea. As you walk, you could drink the purest water from the Suan-Chokrak spring.

Walking route

It is an old walking route from Alupka that will lead you through vineyards and dense pine forest to the At-Bash Mountain. At the top of the mountain there is a wonderful view of the sea. As you walk, you could drink the purest water from the Suan-Chokrak spring.

Walking route 1 km (1 mi) 1,5 hours

The majestic spikes of Ai-Petri are the symbol of the Crimean Riviera and the highest point of the nature reserve. The way to the top goes through a mysterious beech-hornbeam forest with 1000-year old trees.

Walking route
1 km (1 mi) 1,5 hours

The majestic spikes of Ai-Petri are the symbol of the Crimean Riviera and the highest point of the nature reserve. The way to the top goes through a mysterious beech-hornbeam forest with 1000-year old trees.

Walking route

The shortest walking route to the top of Ai-Petri that goes along a picturesque unpaved road that winds through a pine forest.

Walking route

The shortest walking route to the top of Ai-Petri that goes along a picturesque unpaved road that winds through a pine forest.
Walking route 2,3 km (1,4 mi) 30 minutes

Walk through pistachio, juniper and hornbeam shrubs, go the pathways through the chine and admire the eye-catching panoramic view of the coast in Yalta.

Walking route
2,3 km (1,4 mi) 30 minutes

Walk through pistachio, juniper and hornbeam shrubs, go the pathways through the chine and admire the eye-catching panoramic view of the coast in Yalta.

Walking route

The route through pine forest will lead you to a wide meadow where you can observe the plants and ecosystems of the nature reserve for hours.

Walking route

The route through pine forest will lead you to a wide meadow where you can observe the plants and ecosystems of the nature reserve for hours.
Walking route 7,2 km (4,5 mi) 3,5 hours

The trails were founded at the beginning of the twentieth century with participation of famous doctors S. Botkin and F. Shtangeev. You can not only improve your health but enjoy an amazing view of the Yalta Valley from the Stavri-Kaya Rock.

Walking route
7,2 km (4,5 mi) 3,5 hours

The trails were founded at the beginning of the twentieth century with participation of famous doctors S. Botkin and F. Shtangeev. You can not only improve your health but enjoy an amazing view of the Yalta Valley from the Stavri-Kaya Rock.

Bike route 600 m 20 minutes

Polka Bike Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Bike route
600 m 20 minutes

Polka Bike Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Bike route   6,5 km (4 mi)     1,5 hours

Iograph Bike Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Bike route
 6,5 km (4 mi)    1,5 hours

Iograph Bike Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Bike route   6,5 km (4 mi)     1,5 hours

To Iograph Bike Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Bike route
 6,5 km (4 mi)    1,5 hours

To Iograph Bike Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Motorcycle route   6,5 km (4 mi)     1,5 hours

To Iograph Motorcycle Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Motorcycle route
 6,5 km (4 mi)    1,5 hours

To Iograph Motorcycle Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Motorcycle route   6,5 km (4 mi)     1,5 hours

To Iograph Motorcycle Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Motorcycle route
 6,5 km (4 mi)    1,5 hours

Lopata Motorcycle Route is open from April to October. For your safety there could be closures due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Photos used on this site belong to (photo credits): S. Ledenkov, I. Sikorsky, L. Moroz, V. Kostrov, N. Litvinyuk, D. Rutyanov, S. Alyomov, M. Atamanenko, G. Prokopov, D. Voinov, Y. Timofeev, Y. Shumlyaeva, M. Rozanov, V. Anzylov, V. Zyuzin, A. Gromov, Y. Zhuravleva, E. Nekadimova, N. Krymsky, K. Polyanskaya, A. Rybintsev, A. Mishin, A. Dmitrieva and naturerussia.travel
Photos used on this site belong to (photo credits): S. Ledenkov, I. Sikorsky, L. Moroz, V. Kostrov, N. Litvinyuk, D. Rutyanov, S. Alyomov, M. Atamanenko, G. Prokopov, D. Voinov, Y. Timofeev, Y. Shumlyaeva, M. Rozanov, V. Anzylov, V. Zyuzin, A. Gromov, Y. Zhuravleva, E. Nekadimova, N. Krymsky, K. Polyanskaya, A. Rybintsev, A. Mishin, A. Dmitrieva and naturerussia.travel
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