Sochi is not only a popular Russian resort, where a large number of our compatriots prefer to spend their long-awaited summer vacation. Sochi and the surrounding area attract a lot of interesting sights. Among them, for example, famous are the "33 waterfalls" in Lazarevsky. Let's get acquainted with this picturesque place more.
Where are 33 waterfalls?
This landmark is located in the picturesque valley of the Shahe River in the Jegosz natural boundary. This famous place - the most beautiful gorge Dzegosz - is located in the Lazarevsky district (Lazarevskoye settlement) near the village of Golovinka (just 11 km) and 4 km from the village of Big Kichmai. A natural monument, protected by the state as part of the Sochi National Park, is officially called "33 waterfalls on the Djegosh Creek". Local residents tell the story of 33 waterfalls, or rather a legend. According to it, the Shapsug Adygs of Shapsugs located in the valley of the Shahe River began to destroy the giant. One of the inhabitants of the brave Gooch overcame the villain by cunning. He left for the giant barrels of honey, which soon the enemy and pounced greedily. However, soon a huge swarm of bees fell upon the giant. Fleeing from their bites, the giant began to climb the mountain and managed to make only 33 steps. But Gooch, waiting for the enemy, cut it with a sword, causing the giant to collapse on the rock. The rock cracked, and through 33 stones pure water flowed from the crack.
The meandering creek Djegosh is considered the first tributary of the local river Shahe. Most of it is a magnificent cascade of waterfalls of small size and different heights. The maximum height of the waterfall is almost 11 meters. There are 33 waterfalls with 13 rapids and 7 drains on a creek with a length of 500 m. Waterfalls begin on the slopes of the mountain peak at an altitude of 220 m above sea level. A beautiful water stream of clear clear water descends the thin narrow gorge, forming a huge bubbling, at different angles, a brilliant jet in the sun. The cascade is surrounded by dense forest groves and thickets of boxwood Colchis, sometimes even rare and endangered species of plants - cyclamen, Voronov's snowdrop, Colchis needle, lapina, and others.
Excursion "33 waterfalls"
The magnificent natural beauty of the region could not but contribute to tourism. For the first time here began to arrange excursions in the beginning of XX century. And now many people come here who want to go through the route "33 waterfalls".
An excursion to the original landmark of the region begins from the village of Big Kichmai. If you talk about how to get to 33 waterfalls from Sochi, then it's easiest to book a tour package and see what you want as a member of the excursion group. Usually tourists go by bus to Greater Kichmai. From the village they are taken on off-road vehicles GAZ66 to the mouth of Djegosh, because along the way it will be necessary to cross the river Shahe.
Independently to go to 33 waterfalls it is possible by the car. From Sochi they make their way to the village of Golovinka, and then turn to the right after the bridge over the Shah River, reaching the village of Bolshoi Kichmai. In the village we recommend hiring a driver with an off-road car.
On the way to the waterfalls, the guide usually tells the stories of the founding and development of the settlements of Great Kichmai and Golovinka. And to try
Unfortunately, out of 33 waterfalls resting people lead along the hiking trail only to 17. In summer, you can swim in the bowl-lake near the fifth waterfall. It is convenient to get to 12 waterfalls, the road is equipped with handrails, gangways, stone steps. Further the trail is subject only to trained tourists.