Well, what mountains near Tula? The question is reasonable. Many are surprised, shrug. You have to go there to see THIS.
What is this
Of course, these are not mountains, in the understanding of geographers, geologists, climbers and other specialists interested in the reliefs of the earth's surface. They are not in this status on the map.
Romantsevskiye Gory is an amazing place that appeared on the site of a coal mining enterprise. This object of nature can be called man-made, although it could not have done without the help of Mother Nature.
In the middle of the 20th century brown coal was discovered here. Its layers were located close to the surface of the earth, so open-cast mining of this mineral began here.
Excavators and tractors furrowed the earth, biting into its surface, shifting rocks, reaching the coal layer.
As a result of these works, deep pits and high embankments of soil were formed.
For more than twenty years, work has been carried out here. Coal was extracted and exported for the needs of the country. During the years of perestroika (in the 80s, 90s), production turned out to be unprofitable, and further development of the deposit was expensive. Everyone closed, abandoned.
Herenature has been included in the development of the site. Winds, rains, the sun changed it beyond recognition. The pits filled with water, the embankments began to be covered with vegetation. Many ravines have turned the area into something unusual.
The Romantsev Mountains remind some of the layouts of the Altai mountain landscapes, some of the African deserts, and some of the surface of another planet.
Indeed, the views here are mesmerizing at any time of the day. This magnificence extends for 16 km - from the village of Konduki to Kimovsk.
Paints
Absolutely extraordinary natural colors are present in this place. More than a dozen lakes have bright colors - blue, blue, turquoise, green. Up close, the water is as clear as a mirror.
Clay and sand give bright brown soil. Around - the greenery of trees sprouting here and there. There are rare flowers of willow-tea. Nature did not stint on colors, created a landscape that takes your breath away.
Why are they coming
The Romantsev Mountains attract people with different interests.
Having come here, admiring this beauty, I want to capture this splendor in my memory for a long time. And those who come here begin to take pictures. New frame, new experiences. Landscapes change with the time of day and never cease to amaze and delight. It's worth going here for a photo shoot.
Nature lovers go to contemplate and enjoy the views, wander around a wonderful corner of nature, conquer peaks, watch the water surface.
On hot daysswimmers gather here. Many lakes with an easily accessible approach and driveway are simply strewn with vacationers. Especially a lot of people gather on weekends. Solid machines and bodies. Unfortunately, often the result of such outings is piles of garbage left everywhere. And, fortunately, there are people who care about the purity of nature, who take out the garbage of their company and upload the rest of the results of the rest of negligent tourists. Preserving this beauty, trying to keep it.
On the Internet, you can see that reviews and stories about the trip often call for the cleanliness of those who come here on vacation. To save the Romatsevo Mountains, this condition is necessary. Otherwise, a beautiful place will turn into a dump.
How to get there
There is no exact address, except in the coordinate system. The Romatsevo Mountains (Tula Region) are located in the Uzlovsky District, not far from the village of Kondaki.
Moving along the M4 highway, you need to turn to Bogoroditsk, cross the city, leaving on the road to Epifan. On the way, you can stop by the restored estate of Count Aleksey Grigorievich Bobrinsky and take a walk in the park, and then, having rounded the estate, go to the right road. By the way, there is something to see in the old Epifani.
Next, go through the village of Shakhtersky, the village of Kolodezi to Romantsev, and here the road splits, the right branch goes to Epifan. Romantsev mountains - straight through the village of Konduki.
The road from Bogoroditsk to Kondukov is unpaved, and in wet weather it can be traversedbe very problematic, you will remember these four kilometers for a long time. Passing through the village, you can already see the mountains ahead. Many roads lead to them. Here you can’t get lost, but you can wander a little. Three kilometers along a primer completely rolled in dry weather and impassable clay dwelling in the rain will lead to the desired career.
Given the road conditions, the weather still needs to be chosen for the trip to be dry, so as not to regret the wasted time later.
Romantsev mountains (Tula region) can be found by coordinates: Latitude: 53°51’00'', Longitude: 38°21'00''.
