At the eastern entrance to Krasnoyarskie Stolby National Park, a granite quarry forms a picturesque stone amphitheater. This entrance also offers a view of the Takmak rock massif, one of the largest in the national park. The rocks accessible from the eastern entrance in almost any weather include Ermak, Kitayskaya Stenka, Maly Berkut, and Storozhevoy, as well as the Vorobushki rock group and the Takmak massif. The names of the rocks show how strongly individual formations shape the landscape of this national park.
Rocks and Trails at the Eastern Entrance
The eastern entrance is known for trails leading to picturesque rocks. One trail to Takmak Rock is called “Tropa Sportsmena”: marked in blue, it follows a deep hollow alongside Mokhovoy Creek. The route from the eastern entrance to Takmak Rock and back is listed as about 4 km and three hours. The main routes at the eastern entrance are marked; depending on the route chosen, an outing can last from 30 minutes to a full day. The Krasnoyarskiy Khayking mobile app makes it easier to find your way. Since trail conditions can change, it is a good idea to check them before setting out.
The eastern entrance is also home to the Kizyamy playground, with a fairytale wooden house, interactive abacuses, and winged swings. To get there, take bus No. 37 to the Stolby (Vostochnyy Vkhod) stop. From there, an unpaved access road runs for about one kilometer to the eastern entrance. Check the bus service locally before your trip, as transport information may change.
Between Summer and Winter Tours
Ergaki Nature Park is in the south of Krasnoyarsk Region. In summer, visitors can hike on foot and take horseback tours. In winter, the snow-covered slopes attract skiers and snowboarders; snowmobile tours and snowshoe hikes are also among the activities described. Thus, different activities take center stage in Ergaki depending on the season, without implying a fixed itinerary.
The options in the Puoranskiy Zapovednik also span both seasons: tours can be organized in winter and summer. Ski expeditions are offered from November to May, while summer options include hiking and river trips. Routes range from difficulty category two to six. The protected area's landscape includes the Putorana Plateau, with table mountains at elevations of 1,000 to 1,500 meters, canyon-like basins of tectonic lakes, and numerous waterfalls. Kinzelyuksky Waterfall is in Kuraginskiy District and has a total height of 328 meters.
A Village from Siberia’s History
In the settlement of the same name, the Shushenskoye Historical and Ethnographic Museum Reserve depicts a Siberian village in the Russian Empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The grounds contain 194 architectural monuments of rural architecture. The many wooden buildings include peasant houses, a merchant's shop, a forge, and a prison ostrog. The different types of buildings give the village its distinctive character and reveal various aspects of rural and local life at the time.
In 2011, the Novaya Derevnya architectural and ethnographic complex, with a natural and landscape park, opened on the grounds. The museum reserve's programs introduce visitors to the traditions and customs of the past and immerse them in peasant life. Activities include sampling peasant dishes, learning the basics of traditional crafts, and taking part in games, customs, and festivals. Tastings are part of the museum programs. Overview tours take place daily and do not require advance booking; check current dates and program details before traveling.
These destinations offer different highlights: at Stolby, the focus is on named rock formations and trails; Ergaki offers different activities by season; and at Shushenskoye, visitors encounter history through architecture and museum programs. You can plan your trip around the landscapes and themes that interest you most.
Discover more destinations: Krasnoyarsk, Zhuravlevo, Yemelyanovsky District, Bratsky District, Kuraginskiy District, Bogotolsky District, Mazulskiy, Novoselovo, Divnogorsk, Minusinsk, Lesosibirsk, Sharypovo, Ovsyanka, Norilsk, Baykit, Beret', Parnaya, Ust'-Kamo, Sukhaya, Kodinsk, Dubinino, Drokino, Minderla, Beryozovka, Shushensky District, Berezovskiy District, Kuraginskiy District, Boguchanskiy District, Sukhobuzimskiy District, Partizanskiy District, Nazarovo, Kansk, Bolshemurtinskiy District, Dzerzhinskiy District, Minusinskiy District.
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