Unique places in Russia, about which you are unlikely to hear: Camel Mountain

From school, we know that Russia - this is 1/6 of the land (17,125,187 square kilometers). It shares borders with 18 countries (the largest in the world). It is washed three oceans and 13 seas. But really you realize the scale of spaces of Russia, only when one ponders its natural diversity.

If the coast of the Black Sea winter temperature rarely drops below 0 ° C, the Siberia and the Arctic at this time of the year are cold at -40 ° C. In Russia there are steppes and forests, plains and mountains. It has one of the world's largest reserves of fresh water. A Ural Mountains divide it into European and Asian parts. In each corner there are natural endemic: Baikal omul, fir, Siberian Cranes and other.

Today we go to the unusual nature of the monument - Camel Hill.

Camel Mountain

If from Orsk to pass to the south-east 300 kilometers, you find yourself in the village of East (Orenburg region Svetlinsky District).

This is a small, seemingly unremarkable locality, in which thousands of Russian. Once it was a thriving farm with a population of about 700 people. Now agriculture in the village are engaged in individual farmers, the population has nearly 400 people. But 7-10 kilometers away hid unusual mountain, covered with ancient legends.

On one of them, a long time ago in these places I passed a caravan of nomads. People were looking for fertile land, where they could live in peace and prosperity to raise children. They walked for a long time, but there were only steppe. From the heat and lack of water people and animals fell dead. In the end there was only one, the most stubborn camel. He kept going, despite the fatigue and thirst, until he finally saw in the distance the blue ribbon of the river. Camel relieved to lay down to rest before the final jerk... and so it turned to stone under the scorching sun of the steppe.

The river, which according to legend he saw a camel - a stream Aschesu ( "Salt water"). He runs to the east of the Orenburg region and flows into the Tobol. But he will not find on the map: in May, it is partially dry, leaving only a few plosov fed springs. By mid-summer, these "ozortsa" overgrown with snow-white lilies and bright yellow egg capsules.

7-10 kilometers away from the mouth Aschesu is grayish white 20-remnant meter rock, shaped hair's breadth as lying camel. Once it was a quartzite rock, but it collapsed with time. In Orenburg nature bizarre fantasy: the wind "vytochili" of camel rock. For the similarity to two-humped locals called this hill Camel Mountain.

To date, Camel Mountain - the unique nature of the Orenburg Zauralye. About her composed of another legend. Though he lived on earth-he was haughty camels that roam the world in search of adventure. Once he learned about the Ural Mountains. Their height hurt the pride of the animal, and a camel decided to try to force the Ural Mountains. I came to the battlefield, but in the same moment and stood petrified.

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Things to do in Camel Mountain?

Imagine steppe, and in the middle of it - the majestic stone camel. Those who saw the Camel hill with my own eyes, argue that this is a very impressive sight.

Camel Mountain is considered geomorphological natural monument. The rock is composed of colored quartzite crystals - from dark gray to pale pink. Therefore, this place will be especially interesting for people who are fond of geology.

Around Camel mountain you can see another surprising phenomenon: in the midst of the stones grow birch. They were in the neighborhood a bit, 50 pieces, but they also linked to ancient beliefs. It is believed that the birch trees growing on the stones - the souls of the people who once lived in these parts.

About 300 meters from the Camel Mountain is a spring with pure drinking water.

Biologists, too, will not be bored. The unusual nature of the Orenburg Zauralye worth to equip an expedition to East. Verblyudoobraznaya mountain - it's part of a rocky ridge Akkarga (but Camel Mountain is separated from her creek Aschesu). Around distinctive steppe vegetation is found a variety of birds, including predatory. You can see deer, elk, marmot, fox, Korsakov. Lovers of flora and fauna can spend hours exploring the natural features of these places.

But most importantly, going to the Camel hill - it does not forget the camera. Stone two-humped animal will gladly pose for you, until you find the best angle. And, of course, do not remove the selfie with a giant camel - a crime. :)

Finally, the neighborhood of Camel Mountain - a great place to hike. Bring a tent to spend the night in the desert and feel the romance of such places. They say there is the stars down to the ground and heard the course of time.

Getting to Camel Mountain?

Camel Mountain is located east of the Orenburg region, near the border with Kazakhstan. It is not easy to get to. There are three options.

Public transport

First you need to get to Orsk (buses go from Orenburg). From Orsk to take a bus ticket to East settlement. He runs every day, starting from Orsk bus station at 15:45 local time. The journey takes around 5.5 hours. From East to Camel Mountain public transport does not go - will have to ask for a ride locals.

Another option - from Orsk to get to the regional center of Bright. There are several bus links per day (schedule here), As well as train Orsk - Rudnyy treasure. From light to Camel Mountain is most convenient to take a taxi (the distance is about 100 kilometers, so it is important to realize that it will cost is not cheap).

private cars

To go to his car - the most convenient option as it allows access to the Camel Mount direct, at a comfortable pace and stay with an overnight stay.

You can lay any convenient route for you, but the most optimal way of following terms of road infrastructure is: Orenburg - Orsk - Bright - Bright - East - Camel Mountain. From the East to the rock will have to ride on the country roads steppe.

Plane

From Orenburg to light can also be reached by plane. Airline "Orenburg" organizes flights three times a week. travel time in this case will be only 2.5 hours (about three times faster than ground transport). From light to Camel Mountain can again take a taxi.

Why Go to Camel mountain?

Visiting the monuments of nature - it is almost always an adventure to which we must decide to which we must prepare. But if you do this, there is an additional reason to be proud of yourself, "I did it!".

According to scientists, the formation of "camel" outlier refers to the period of the Paleozoic. Think about it, these rocks are on Earth hundreds of millions of years - they are silent witnesses of evolution and the history of mankind. See them with my own eyes - is to become a little closer to understanding the universe.

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So far it can only see a few of the expedition professional travelers and school excursion groups from the surrounding villages.

Also, you can see how people live in the steppe Trans-Urals, and admire the unique nature Svetlinsky area (there is absolutely no forests, but many lakes in the county).