Deer Brooks is a territory located in the Sverdlovsk region. 100 km separate this natural park from the city of Yekaterinburg. The Serga River flows through its territory. This zone was created not only to protect the biological diversity of the area, but also as a place for tourists to relax.
A bit of history
The Deer Streams Natural Park was opened in 1999 on the border of the forest-steppe and mountain taiga. But long before that, a group of students from the Ural University was marking tourist trails.
Origin of the name
On the territory of the unique park "Deer Streams" traces of the activity of an ancient man were discovered. On one of the rocks near the Serga River, archaeologists saw an image of a red deer. Further research showed that this drawing was made by hunters over 1000 years ago. And the "Red Deer" has since become a symbol of these places.
Animals and flora
The natural area "Deer Streams" preserves a wide variety of flora and fauna in the valley of the Serga River. On theThe territory of the park includes such landscape zones as forest-steppe and taiga. Here you can see many relic plants. The pride of Deer Brooks is the beaver, which was on the verge of extinction in the last century. Beaver holes can be found along the banks of the river.
Attractions
Caves
The main rocks of the park are limestone, which created an unusual and bizarre relief of these places. Local caves are especially popular with tourists.
- Druzhba Cave impresses with its size. Its total length is at least 500 meters. There you can see wide grottoes, as well as underground lakes and streams.
- Arakaevskaya cave is considered one of the youngest and most beautiful natural formations of these places. Bats live here in winter.
- Small Arakaevskaya cave: this unique object consists of three holes under the rock. It is a natural monument.
Rocks
The rocks of the "Deer Streams" are distinguished by original and interesting shapes. Let's name the most popular.
- The rock "Pisanitsa", which depicts rock paintings. According to scientists, hunting ceremonies were held at this place.
- Rock of Holes: From afar, this rock looks like the head of a horse that wants to drink water from a stream.
- The Wild West Rocks are low limestone formations with rare plants growing on the surface.
Hydrology
- Black Lake –a unique monument of nature, which is located in a karst funnel.
- Mitkiny lakes. This place was once mined for iron ore. The mine is now flooded.
- Maydalinsky key is a healing mineral spring that contains hydrogen sulfide.
Tours
Visit sightseeing and thematic tours - this is the most complete acquaintance with such a unique place as the natural park "Deer Streams".
- Excursion "Along the valley of the Serga River". Duration 4 hours, length - 6 km.
- "Mitkinsky mine" - you have to walk more than 18 km.
- "Whims of the Serginsky caves" - a 15 km excursion suitable for people in good physical shape.
Deer Brooks is an ideal place for active eco-tourism for the whole family.
