Guzeripl (Adygea) is a small village located near the Caucasus Mountains. What makes it especially popular with tourists? What sights of Guzeripl are worth visiting? We will answer these questions further.
Adygea: the village of Guzeripl
Guzeripl is a small village in the Republic of Adygea. It is part of Russia and is surrounded on all sides by the Krasnodar Territory. The climate here is temperate, pleasant, and nature is rich in forests and rivers (Adygea is crossed by about 5 thousand rivers).
Guzeripl is located in the Maykop region of the republic, on the Belaya River. Not far from the village is the Caucasian Reserve. Guzeripl is surrounded by mountain ranges, so a favorable climate has formed here.
The village is small, just over a hundred people live in it. But clean mountain air, coniferous forests and turbulent rivers attract many tourists here who appreciate the natural attractions of Guzeripl. People come to these places to improve their he alth and be alone with themselves and nature, take a break from noisy cities and endless bustle.
Sights of Guzeripl: Partizanskaya Polyana
Guzeripl appeared in 1924 as a village for lumberjacks. Two camps housed prisoners who were engaged in logging. During the war, the logging camps were closed, and after the end of hostilities, the All-Union tourist route was opened from Guzeripl. It ended in the Fisht shelter.
The Soviet route is still popular today. The path to Mount Fisht leads through the Partizanskaya glade, which is located near the Stone Sea ridge. The altitude here is more than 1500 meters.
The partisan headquarters was located in the clearing during the Civil War. In the Great Patriotic War, the Adyghe partisans continued this tradition. Near the described place is a ski base. For hikers, Partizanskaya Polyana is an intermediate point for climbing the mountains Oshten, Fisht, Pshekho-Su and the Guzeriplsky pass.
Other attractions
On both sides of the Belaya River there are dolmens - places of worship - evidence that life existed in these parts thousands of years ago. Behind the cemetery of the village is an old railway, which has historical value. It was built to deliver timber to the river, its length was about three kilometers, then the blanks were rafted on the water.
In the Museum of the Caucasian Reserve you can learn more about the flora and fauna of the protected zone. The museum is over 60 years old. Here are stuffed animals, photographs, as well as expositions telling the history of the foundingreserve.
The rest of the sights of Guzeripl have a natural character. In the valley of the Belaya River there are several points from which an excellent view opens. From the Small observation deck on the Black Rock, you can admire the eastern part of Guzeripl. From here, along the trail you can get to the Big observation deck, where you can clearly see the southern and central parts of the village. No less picturesque view of the natural landscapes opens from the slope of Mount Filimonov.
In early May, Guzeripl organizes the Interalli-White competition for outdoor enthusiasts. Here they carry out rafting, kayaking and canoeing, descents along the river on catamarans. At the same time, the festival of the author's song "Pervotsvet" takes place on Partizanskaya Polyana.
