Explore the Ural Mountains

The majestic Ural Mountains, which run between the continents of Asia and Europe, have long been a source of inspiration for many. Beauty and danger go hand in hand, and only those willing to put in the effort can fully enjoy the scenery of the Urals.

Dãy núi Ural.

Ural Mountains.

For those new to hiking, the southern Urals (from the Ural River Valley to the Ufa River Valley) are a good choice. The mountainous terrain here is not too rugged, and there are hikers here for more than 8 months of the year. Many hikers choose the route through Taganai National Park. The highest point on this 52km route is Kruglitsa Mountain, which is only 1,178m high. There are several well-equipped rest stops on both sides of the road, so visitors don’t have to worry about sleeping in tents.

Zyuratkul National Park is another favorite destination for hikers. The highlight of this trek is Zyuratkul Lake, which is 724 meters above sea level. Many visitors have fallen in love with Zyuratkul Lake because of the beautiful scenery on both sides and the perfect conditions for participating in water sports . Hikers just need to take enough food, water, tents and other equipment with them as there are not many accommodation facilities in Zyuratkul National Park.

When talking about the region in the middle of the Ural Mountains, we cannot forget Konzhakovskiy Kamen Mountain. The journey to the top of Konzhakovskiy Kamen Mountain is about 21km long, and visitors can climb up and down in one day. However, many visitors choose to spend the night on the mountainside so that the next morning they can welcome the first rays of sunlight shining on the taiga forest (coniferous forest) still covered with white snow.

The biggest challenge for climbers in the Urals is Mount Narodnaya. At 1,895m above sea level, Narodnaya is the highest peak in the Urals. Visitors begin their journey to conquer Narodnaya by taking a train to the Komi Republic in Russia, registering for the climb at the Yugud Va National Park office, then taking a bus to the town of Inta. The journey from Inta to the top of Mount Narodnaya is 150km long. Climbers need at least a week to complete the trip, and will definitely need to carry all the essentials with them. Depending on the weather conditions, visitors will also need to wear snowshoes.

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