Description of the attraction
The valley of the Kuapse River in the Mamedov Gorge narrows sharply, forming a canyon. In summer, at low water levels, it is quite passable. The colorful cliffs of the Cretaceous period entwined with green ivy, in places connecting at the top at a height of 3 meters, form an arched passage. Thick lime icicles hang from the ceiling. The walls are covered with bizarre drip formations. And outside - nature is rampant, birds are singing. Huge oaks and chestnuts rise above the cliffs, like guards; streams murmur.
Behind the tunnel, the gorge suddenly widens and the dazzling White Hall opens up. It is produced by the eroding force of the current at the bend of the river. Along one of the walls of the White Hall, a small stream cascades down from a ten-meter height - the right tributary of the Kuapse River. Due to its original shape, the waterfall has the name "Mamed's Beard". In dry weather, the "beard" becomes rare, or even dries up altogether. On the same stream, fifty meters from the waterfall, there is an interesting handsome cascade, under which a falling stream of water gouged a grotto and a cauldron. This is "Mamed's Bath". It is filled with clean cold water. Ferns hang from the surrounding walls.
Reviews
| All reviews 0 Olga 2013-20-02 16:39:18
excursion Excellent walking tour for a few hours. The entire hike passes through the gorge, part of it passes through the water (no higher than the ankle). Crazy beauty of mountains, rare plants. Many tourists buy a map in the city and walk on their own; at the end of the excursion path there is a cafe.
