The best Hikes in Russia

The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Russia

The Sanki Service Centre is located in Alpika-Service.

Nature Trail · Region Krasnodar

In the footsteps of the Olympic athletes through the mountains of Krasnaya Polyana

recommended route Difficulty moderate

13.6 km

4:26 h

366 m

280 m

This short hike will take us past all the major alpine venues of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.

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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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Nature Trail · Region Krasnodar

Olympic Hike through Sochi

Premium content Difficulty easy

4.3 km

1:43 h

24 m

26 m

Impressive tour through the Olympic Village to the sports stadiums in the Sochi Olympic Park.

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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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Nature Trail · Russia

A walk around Sochi Park

recommended route Difficulty easy

2.1 km

0:30 h

5 m

4 m

Just one step before a fairy tale. And that step can start at Sochi Park. The Fairytale Park in Sochi makes entertaining dreams come true, not just for the child, but for the adult as well.

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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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