The best Hikes and Walks in Russia

The 10 most beautiful hikes in Russia

Sunset on Kruglica Mountain (Taganai National Park)

Hiking Route · Russia

Taganai National Park - Upper Taganai Trail

recommended route Difficulty easy

28 km

8:05 h

825 m

Taganai is the most popular natural area in the Southern Urals. The park is loved by tourists because of its rocky, unique and bizarrely shaped areas.

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A view from Mussa Achitara Mountain of the famous UFO Plate, altitude 2,550m.

Hiking Route · Russia

Trekking - Donbai - Hotel Plate or UFO - Mussa Achitara Mountain

recommended route Difficulty moderate Open

11.9 km

5:45 h

1,407 m

1,412 m

Dombai is a popular alpine resort village in the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic. And the Tarelka Hotel or UFO at Mussa-Achitar Mountain has been attracting tourists for 40 years.

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Hiking Route · Region Altai

Bright Lake (Swan Lake)

recommended route Difficulty easy

8 km

2:00 h

22 m

25 m

The unfrozen lake - Svetloe - is one of the rarest places, summoning whooper swans for wintering. In late November, gatherings of white birds begin here, accessible to curious tourists.

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Hiking Route · Altai Republic

Geyser Lake (Altai)

recommended route Difficulty easy Open

0.5 km

0:10 h

7 m

9 m

The tiny geyser lake near the village of Aktash is famous for its unique and ineffable colours. This natural beauty of the lake is ensured by its thermal springs.

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Hiking Route · Russia

Agur Waterfalls and Prometheus Rock

recommended route Difficulty easy

8.3 km

3:10 h

487 m

486 m

Agur Waterfalls – a scenic trail near Sochi. Here: A 3-4 hour hike along a natural forest trail will add colour to a seaside holiday.

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Hiking Route · Russia

Tsaritsyno Park - a walk through the Tsar's park!

recommended route Difficulty easy

3.5 km

0:55 h

45 m

The park area of the Tsaritsyn estate dates back to the reign of Catherine. In fact, she is the initiator of this huge and dizzying architectural ensemble;

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Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Palace, Kolomenskoye

Hiking Route · Moscow Oblast

A typical trip through the unusual Kolomenskoye Park in Moscow

recommended route Difficulty easy

10 km

2:45 h

160 m

132 m

Kolomenskoye Park is located a few kilometres from the centre of Moscow and is the city's natural landscape. The park's many attractions attract thousands of daily visitors.

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Hiking Route · Russia

Yaroslavl's first church - The Church of Elijah the Prophet

recommended route Difficulty easy

3.2 km

0:45 h

8 m

Yaroslavl is an important pivot of Russia's Golden Ring, and the Temple of Elijah the Prophet is an important pivot in Yaroslavl.

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Hiking Route · Russia

Strelka Park, Yaroslavl

recommended route Difficulty easy

1.9 km

0:30 h

20 m

21 m

The main park in Yaroslavl, in its historic location, is undoubtedly Strelka Park.

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Hiking Route · Russia

Hiking day to the foothills of the Ptysh mountains, Dombiy-Ulgen, Ine Peak - Ptysh Waterfall

recommended route Difficulty moderate Open

20 km

6:40 h

989 m

A one-day trek to the Ptysh glacier introduces us to many of Dombai's protected areas at the same time. The hike follows the Dombai-Ulgen Gorge, passing Ine Peak and waterfalls to the foot of Ptysh.

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