Mount Sugomak: description, features, rest

Mount Sugomak is located in the Chelyabinsk region, it is the second largest in this region. It is located on the western border of the city of Kyshtym, next to the highest mountain of the region of Egozy. The height of Sugomak is 591 m.

Name and origin of the mountain

The name of the mountain has Bashkir roots, in translation means "water rat". In addition to the described object, the same name is worn by other natural objects - a lake, a cave and a reserve.

There is a beautiful local legend about the origin of such objects as Mount Sugomak and Egosa. According to the legend, the young fellow Sugomak fell in love with the girl Egoza, who was from another hostile Bashkir clan. The relatives tried to separate the lovers, and they decided to escape from their native land. Young people were very worried that they brought much grief to their relatives, but they could not stop loving each other. Then they turned to the gods and asked for peace in their native Bashkir land, and for themselves - never to part. The gods fulfilled the request of the lovers, brought them back to their native lands and made them mountains that stand with each other and mourn their love. From the tears of Egoza and Sugomak, a lake was formed.

Cave

Mount Sugomak has a peak that is composed of rocky rocks. At the foot of the broad-leaved forests. This area is practically devoid of vegetation. At the foot of the eastern slope of the mountain an unusual cave was formed. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it consists of white marble rocks that are not inherent in this region. It is small, with a length of 125 m. This is the second largest marble cave in the Urals (the first is Salnikova - only 9 m longer). The entrance to it is an inverted trapezium shape 3 m high, 6 m wide. There is a cave of three grottoes connected by narrow passages. It does not have the usual stalactites and stalagmites, because it does not contain limestone rocks, but consists entirely of marble.

The first grotto is named Privhodova. It is small in size, has a small slope, and due to the volume input it is very light. In the winter period, fanciful ice forms resembling stalactites are formed here.

The second grotto is a large hall, with high walls and a damp floor, clay. Unlike the first, the air temperature in it is constant, warm.

In the third grotto you need to go down with a rope, since it is at a depth of 4 m. It reminds us of a narrow corridor, at the end of which there is a small source.

Lake and trickle

In 120 meters from the entrance to the cave the spring of Maryina breaks tears. Next to it is the same glade. The spring is a thin streamlet, with a total length of 300 m, drains into the lake.

On the other side of the mountain at the foot there is a small pond. Its total area is almost 3 km ² , the length of the coastline is about 15 km. The average depth of the lake is within 2-3 m, the maximum depth is 5 m. During the spring flood the reservoir becomes deeper - the water level increases to 7 meters. The eastern and northern shore is composed of crystalline rocks and overgrown with larch. In the lake there are 5 small islands, suitable for recreation. The largest of them is Berezovy. Plots with alder plantations, willow groves and small pine forests are spread all over the place.

The Conquest of the Mountain

Mount Sugomak in Kyshtym pleases tourists with a slight ascent. It is possible to overcome its slopes even for beginners. Ecological paths stretch from all sides, which can be easily seen even in winter. The average time of ascent to Sugomak is 1 hour. No special equipment is needed. On the top of Mount Egosa it is possible to drive even by car.

Natural complex

The Sugomak mountain in Kyshtym (photos shown in this article) together with the cave and lake form a single natural object - the Sugomak Nature Complex. This is the security area of the Chelyabinsk region.

The natural complex is a popular place for tourists who like a quiet holiday. Not far from it there are tourist camps, which are waiting for visitors almost all the year round. The most popular are recreation centers "Sukhoyak", "Aldha-Suhoyak", private holiday complexes.

Mount Sugomak in Kyshtym: how to get there?

The place of the natural complex can be reached from 4 large cities: Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Yekaterinburg and Kurgan.

To get to the mountain from Ekaterinburg, you need to move along the highway to Chelyabinsk. From there, turn right to the town of Kasli, and then to the town of Kyshtym. At the entrance to the latter, it is necessary to turn to Slyudorudnik and to bury oneself in the lake. To go to the foot of the mountain, you need to turn from the pond to the right. The total distance from Ekaterinburg to the destination is 140 km.

From the Barrow you need to get to Chelyabinsk. Then follow the same road. The distance from Kurgan to Sugomak is 360 km. From Ufa it is recommended to pave the way, moving towards Zlatoust, and from there to the city of Kyshtym. The distance is about 400 km. Throughout the way there are convenient entrances and "pockets" for parking and picnics. Therefore, it will be quite easy to go to such an interesting site, as the mountain Sugomak in Kyshtym. How to get to the foot? This can be done thanks to the rolled roads. However, they are ground, so it is worth considering the weather conditions. For example, in bad weather there will pass only an off-road car. There is no asphalted road from Kyshtym to Sugomak.

Finally

It is worth adding that many praise the area where the mountain Sugomak is located. Beautiful clean air, a lake, a picturesque landscape attract many tourists. What is important here is not only those who are a fan of mountain landscapes.