Konzhakovsky Stone is a mountain, which is the highest point of the Ural Mountains in the Sverdlovsk region. The height of this famous peak is 1569 m above sea level. Altitude zoning on the mountain is very well expressed. In the lower part, the mountain slopes are covered with coniferous forests, a little higher the taiga is replaced by forest-tundra, at an altitude of about 1000 m mountain tundra and placers of stones - kurums - begin. The top of the stone is covered with a layer of snow even in summer
The mountain was named after the hunter Konzhakov, whose yurt was once located at its base. Konzhak (the so-called mountainous region near the village of Kytlym, in which the Konzhakovsky massif is located) annually attracts from two thousand tourists from all over the world.
Konzhak is located in the northern part of the Sverdlovsk region, at a distance of 45 km from Karpinsk. The Konzhakovsky ridge includes several peaks, the highest of which is the Konzhakovsky stone, the Yovskoye plateau, a series of dips, the crystal clear river Konzhakovka, the Glade of Artists - a popular stopover for tourists. The view from the Stone impresses everyone - beautiful mountain ranges andtaiga. Gorgeous view of Mount Kosvinsky Kamen.
A very remarkable place on the Konzhakovsky ridge is the Iovskoye plateau, located at an altitude of 1.2 km. There is a small lake on it, and from the east of the plateau there is a steep Iovskiy failure, heading into the valley of the river. Noon. In addition to Poludnevaya, several other rivers originate from the Konzhakovsky massif: Serebryanka, Iov, Katysher, Konzhakovka.
Every year at the beginning of July, a marathon is held on the top of Konjac, the length of which is 42 km. During the November holidays, the Konzhakovsky stone gathers skiers and snowboarders for the opening festival of the winter season. Also, this tourist area is open for category skiing and hiking mountain trips. The routes are suitable for both beginners and professionals - quite difficult hikes in the mountains are also possible here. For beginners, it is recommended to start your acquaintance with Konzhak from the Karpinsk-Kytlym track, where the marathon trail with markings and markings passes. They help to get to the top of the Konzhakovsky Stone without getting lost. The length of the path along the highway is 21 km. It is quite dangerous for inexperienced tourists to go off the tourist trail here: there are dense forests littered with windbreak around.
In winter, the climate here is very severe - little snow and severe frosts, so the best period for climbing is late spring. The compass on Konjac is quite unstable, you can rely on GPS for orientation, but still the best option is to climb the mountain in good weather.
In general, if it was decided to rest inthese mountains, extremeness to one degree or another will be provided to you.
Konzhakovsky Stone is famous for its excellent ecology and the purest mountain air. Fishermen, hunters and mushroom pickers will have something to profit from here - the rivers are full of fish (taimen), and in the autumn season there are a lot of game, berries and mushrooms.
For those who like to settle down in comfort, there is an opportunity to spend the night at the nearest tourist base, represented by three comfortable houses, guarded parking and a sauna. There is also a small hotel in Kytlym.
Visiting this attraction is a great weekend option for those who love to tour the mountains. Konzhakovsky Stone will open to its guests a simply stunning view that captures, fascinates and leaves an indelible mark on the memory of everyone who conquered this peak.
