What to visit?
The main objects of the Yangan-Tau Geopark
Source Kurgazak
The ice-free mineral spring "Kurgazak" has been giving life-giving water to locals and travelers for many centuries. It treats diseases of the stomach and intestines, removes kidney stones, and has an analgesic effect. Nearby there is a hotel complex, a visitor center of the geopark with an operating watermill, a souvenir shop, a mini-museum, as well as a suspension bridge over the Yuryuzan River.
How to get there: Komsomol village, Kurgazakskaya str., 57.
Contacts: Hotel complex: +7(347)-772-86-41,
Geopark's Visitor Center: +7(347)-772-86-20.
How to get there: Komsomol village, Kurgazakskaya str., 57.
Contacts: Hotel complex: +7(347)-772-86-41,
Geopark's Visitor Center: +7(347)-772-86-20.
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Geological survey of Mechetlino
One of the most famous sections of the Kungur stage of the Permian system. A potential candidate for the title of "Golden Nail" in the International Stratigraphic Scale. Here you can see firsthand how tens of millions of years of the history of our planet's life have developed. At the local mosque, you can explore the collection of fossils collected by local residents, as well as an ethnographic corner dedicated to local folklore.
How to get there: Geological survey – village of Mechetlino, Tsentralnaya str., 44.
Contacts of geogida (Saria Faritovna): +7 (967)-452-47-38.
Mosque-ethnodome – village of Mechetlino, Tsentralnaya St., 75.
Contacts of Geogida (Gabid Rizaevich): +7 (905)-355-13-94.
How to get there: Geological survey – village of Mechetlino, Tsentralnaya str., 44.
Contacts of geogida (Saria Faritovna): +7 (967)-452-47-38.
Mosque-ethnodome – village of Mechetlino, Tsentralnaya St., 75.
Contacts of Geogida (Gabid Rizaevich): +7 (905)-355-13-94.
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Idris Cave
One of the most picturesque caves in Bashkortostan. It is located on a high cliff on the left bank of the Yuryuzan River and resembles a palace carved inside the rock. It is a cave site of an ancient man with cave paintings. Near the cave there is a yurt camping, tourist coworking and glamping, which organize accommodation, excursions, rafting.
How to get there: Idrisovo village, Salavatsky district (follow the signs).
Contacts of geogida (Ilfat Rifatovich): +7-987-133-65-61, +7-347-213-11-41.
How to get there: Idrisovo village, Salavatsky district (follow the signs).
Contacts of geogida (Ilfat Rifatovich): +7-987-133-65-61, +7-347-213-11-41.
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Laklinskaya Cave
The largest cave in the north-east of the Republic of Bashkortostan. A habitat for rare bats. The spacious cave was first described in 1770 by academician P. S. Pallas. The Shaptyrmak spring and the Laklin geological section (stratotype of the Bashkir stage of the Carboniferous Period) are located next to the cave.
Not far from the cave are the famous rocks on the Ai river: Taktatash, Lasintash, Kapkatash. Rafting trips and tours are organized along the river.
How to get there: south-western outskirts of Lakli village (follow the signs).
Contacts of the rafting organizer (Denis): +7(909)-090-70-07.
Camping address: 139 Lenin St., Lakly village.
Not far from the cave are the famous rocks on the Ai river: Taktatash, Lasintash, Kapkatash. Rafting trips and tours are organized along the river.
How to get there: south-western outskirts of Lakli village (follow the signs).
Contacts of the rafting organizer (Denis): +7(909)-090-70-07.
Camping address: 139 Lenin St., Lakly village.
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Historical and cultural complex "Salauat Yere"
Historical and cultural complex in the small homeland of the national hero of the Bashkir people Salavat Yulaev. The picturesque valley is dotted with art objects illustrating episodes from the hero's life, as well as Bashkir epics and local legends.
How to get there: the western outskirts of the village of Alkino, Salavatsky district (follow the signs).
Contacts of Geogida (Farvaz Zagirovich): +7(964)-956-31-10.
How to get there: the western outskirts of the village of Alkino, Salavatsky district (follow the signs).
Contacts of Geogida (Farvaz Zagirovich): +7(964)-956-31-10.
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Yakhinsky waterfall
The largest waterfall in the area is on the Berdyash River. There is a picturesque forest and rocky outcrops around the waterfall. It was formed during the construction of the railway and the diversion of the riverbed. The height is up to 4 m and the width is 10 m. The waterfall is most impressive in spring during snowmelt and after heavy rains. Because of the noise, the waterfall is called Charlatma (Noisy) in Bashkir.
How to get: 1.8 km east of the outskirts of the village Yakhino (follow the signs).
How to get: 1.8 km east of the outskirts of the village Yakhino (follow the signs).
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The "Olo-Tash" cult site
The village is full of history and Bashkir identity. Olo-tash is revered by the locals as a shrine. According to legend, Aulia (saint) is buried in this place. The memorial complex "Stone of the Bashkir family of Tarnakly" is located opposite. Nearby there is a reconstruction of an ancient burial mound and a museum of local lore. And the guest house "Ak Yort" serves dishes of Bashkir cuisine and provides overnight accommodation for tourists.
How to get there: eastern outskirts of Lagerevo village.
Contacts: Geogida (Rinat Dayanovich): +7 (960)-804-21-96, Ak Yort Guest House": +7(965)-659-06-11, +7(905)-358-87-84.
How to get there: eastern outskirts of Lagerevo village.
Contacts: Geogida (Rinat Dayanovich): +7 (960)-804-21-96, Ak Yort Guest House": +7(965)-659-06-11, +7(905)-358-87-84.
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Salavat Yulaev Museum
The museum is a branch of the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan, dedicated to the life and work of the national hero of the Bashkir people Salavat Yudaev and his era – the 18th century. The museum has a rich ethnographic exposition with original antiquities. The museum is a venue for cultural events, as well as paintings by local artists.
How to get there: 61A Sovetskaya St., Maloyaz village.
Opening hours: from 09:00-18:00. Break: 13:00-15:00. The day off is Monday.
Contacts: Tel.: +7 (347)-772-08-52.
How to get there: 61A Sovetskaya St., Maloyaz village.
Opening hours: from 09:00-18:00. Break: 13:00-15:00. The day off is Monday.
Contacts: Tel.: +7 (347)-772-08-52.
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The Church of St. George the Great Martyr in the village of Elanysh
The stone Orthodox church was built at the end of the 19th century. After the events of the 1930s, the temple fell into disrepair for decades. Only after many years of restoration did the church reopen its doors to parishioners and tourists in 2021. The geoguide will tell you the history of the settlement, which was originally founded by the Old Believers and the temple itself.
How to get there: 60 Tsentralnaya St., Yelanysh village.
Contacts of geogida (Tatiana Georgievna): +7 (960)-803-58-27.
How to get there: 60 Tsentralnaya St., Yelanysh village.
Contacts of geogida (Tatiana Georgievna): +7 (960)-803-58-27.
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Salavat Rock
The Salavat Rock is an impressive rocky outcrop located two kilometers southeast of the village of Maloyaz. The rock is a projected geological natural monument of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Its height is 404 meters. From the top of the cliff there is a stunning view of the Yuryuzan River and its tributary, the Nakhi River.
How to get there: to the right of the road leading to the village of Nasibash.
How to get there: to the right of the road leading to the village of Nasibash.
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Rami Garipov Museum
In the village of Arkaulovo, in the small homeland of the great poet, there is a house museum dedicated to his memory. In this cozy place you can learn about the life and work of this talented writer. Special attention is drawn to his personal belongings, manuscripts, wall newspapers and portraits of the poet.
How to get there: Arkaulovo village, Rami Garipova str., 60.
Contacts (Luisa Khabirovna): +7(965)-943-55-01.
How to get there: Arkaulovo village, Rami Garipova str., 60.
Contacts (Luisa Khabirovna): +7(965)-943-55-01.
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