One hiking route ends in Novoprokhladnoye, while another is listed as a 55.3-kilometre circular hike on Bolshoy Tkhach. Nearby is the valley of the Sakhray River, with several named waterfalls and a small canyon. Starting and ending points, the circular route, and landscape destinations offer different reference points for planning your trip.

Hiking from Novoprokhladnoye

The hiking route «Po Prirodnomu parku «Bolshoy Tkhach» starts in Stanitsa Dakhovskaya and Novoprokhladnoye; its endpoint is in Novoprokhladnoye. The «Bolshoy Tkhach» circular hiking route passes the mountains Bolshoy Tkhach and Maly Tkhach and runs through the «Bolshoy Tkhach» Nature Park. This loop is listed as 55.3 kilometres long. It is described as a prepared and marked hiking trail.

The sequence of waypoints is also specified: From Novoprokhladnoye, the circular route goes via priyut Yubileynyy, polyana Shestakova, priyut Vetrennyy, goru Bolshoy Tkhach, and stoyanka «Tayvan» to stoyanka «Vodopad Mankin shum», then returns to Novoprokhladnoye. When comparing hiking options, you can thus compare the endpoint of the hiking route with the circular route and the stated length of the «Bolshoy Tkhach» route.

Before setting out on a hike, check current trail conditions. There is mobile reception in some places along the circular route; satellite communication is recommended for a reliable connection. Network coverage can change, so include this in your preparations as well.

The Sakhray Valley and Its Waterfalls

The Sakhray River valley lies near Novoprokhladnoye and is considered one of Adygea’s interesting attractions. A road with a sand-and-gravel surface runs alongside the river, making access easier for visitors. The landscape therefore combines a named river setting with a specific access route.

The waterfalls on the Sakhray are Soldatskiy, Maershino, Rasshchelina, Mamryuk, Verkhniye Shumy, Nizhniye Shumy, and Kanyon; Mamryuk is on the stream of the same name. The valley also features a small canyon on the river. The names help distinguish the individual natural features: alongside waterfalls, they include the Mamryuk stream and a gorge.

More Destinations in the Republic of Adygea

Beyond the immediate area, the Republic of Adygea also has cultural and natural destinations. In Guzeripl, the Caucasus Nature Reserve Museum was founded in 1956. Its exhibitions cover the history of the reserve and its plant and animal life, and include specimens and interactive content. Also in Guzeripl, visitors can see wild cats, wolves, red deer, fallow deer, and other wild animals in the enclosure complex, and learn about their lives in the wild. If you plan to visit either of these two destinations, check in advance whether it is currently operating.

Regional landscape features include the Granite Canyon, a gorge formed by the currents of the Belaya River south of Stanitsa Dakhovskaya. The Rufabgo Waterfalls are near Kamennomostsky, one of Adygea’s tourist centres. These destinations are part of the wider Republic of Adygea travel destination and expand the selection beyond places directly connected with the town to include more landscape and cultural attractions.

For the broader travel overview: Maykopskiy rayon.