The highest points in Moscow and the suburbs

In the Mozhaysky district of the Moscow region there is a village with the symbolical name Shapkino for these places. The fact is that it is located just 100 meters from the Zamri mountain. The name of the village is very symbolic, as it is the "cap" of the entire Moscow region.

Why is this place so significant? About its features and many other things you can learn more by reading this article.

What are the highest points of Moscow and Moscow region? This information will be presented below.

Zamri Mountain

This is the highest point of the Moscow region, located at an altitude of 310 meters above sea level. Not far from it, the river Koloch, Protva and the Moskva River take their origin. And here is the watershed of two seas - the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea.

Zamri-gora is a sacred mountain of the ancient Slavs. Many legends and legends are associated with it. Where did this name come from?

People's rumor says that in former times the mountain was quite high, and so much that the travelers froze in admiration before her. Over time, somehow, the mountain "sank", although few geologists believe in such a version.

Zamri-gora, rightfully included in the list entitled "The highest points of Moscow above sea level," according to some legends used to be Ivan Kupala became a place where buffoons from all over the Moscow state gathered. Pagan rituals were held here, during which people hummed and sentenced requests for this mountain to grow. After this happened (the top reached the clouds) they asked her to freeze.

The mountain ceased its growth, and on top of it appeared a magical spring with surprisingly healing water. The old people who tried this water were young, the young people became wiser, and the sick and the feeble recovered.

Much has been said about this mountain. Its most important feature is in its silk motley grass, in chamomile madness, in the stunning energy of this amazing place.

The height of Moscow above sea level

Before we know what the highest points of Moscow are, we will determine the height of the location of the city's territory above sea level. It is an average of 130 meters, which is a very approximate value, mostly related to the city center and to the areas located near the Moscow River.

It is known that the height of the Moscow River is about 126 meters above sea level. One of the highest sites in the capital are Vorobyovy Gory. For example, the Moscow State University is located at an altitude of approximately 212 meters. Thus, the difference in altitude between two points (Vorobyovy Gory and Moscow River) is 86 meters.

The highest points of Moscow

The highest point of Moscow is Teply Stan (254.6 meters). It is located in the north of the Teplostan Upland, which occupies a large part of the territory of the south of Moscow and the Moscow suburbs of the southwestern. The famous boulder is located on one of the dividing lawns of the very beginning of Novoyasenevsky Prospekt. In reality, the highest place is a hundred meters to the south (near a geodetic tower).

In connection with the foregoing, the metro station "Teply Stan", respectively, is the highest situated in Moscow. Its depth is not very high - only about 10-12 meters. The very area of this area (the intersection of Profsoyuznaya Street and Novoyasenevsky Avenue) is relatively flat (the difference in altitude is not more than 5-6 meters).

The highest elevations of the Butovskaya line do not exceed 230 meters, due to the gradual decrease from the butovo forest (228 m) to the Butovo cottage settlement.

A bit of history

The highest points of Moscow have their own history.

The name "Teply Stan" goes back to the distant period of the Tatar-Mongol yoke. Then, between the Golden Horde and Moscow, the Khan's Baskakovs traveled, which made a stop in these places. The word "stan" means "stopover", and "warm" means "equipped and heated, suitable for winter habitation."

The village of Teply Stan was right outside the modern Moscow Ring Road (the route passed through the village).

Moscow salutes

The highest points of Moscow for salute:

• Mountains Vorobyovy;
• Mount Poklonnaya;
• VDNKh ( Cosmonautics Park );
• Park "Izmailovo";
• Park "Kuzminki";
• District of the Kursk railway station.

The best points for viewing salutes are bridges thrown across the Moskva River, Poklonnaya Gora, an observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory and VDNKh.

Conclusion

Moscow invariably attracts the great attention of many tourists. Here come both Russians and foreigners. Everyone wants to visit as many of the most famous historical and cultural sights of the capital as possible. Many of them take the opportunity to explore this beautiful and unique city from great heights, revealing its various beauty. This is why you should know these highest points of Moscow.

For tourists, special observation platforms have been created in Moscow, which make it possible to easily inspect the capital of Russia, spread out on a vast territory. They are worth a visit without fail.