Lake moss, mountain cyanosis, white river. Mount cyanosis in the Altai Territory Is there a snake on the mountain cyanosis

Let's go to Lake Mokhovoe.
In July 2000, my mother and I visited these places, drove to Kolyvanstroy and went to Mount Sinyukha.
Sinyukha is the highest point of the Kolyvan ridge (1206 meters).
You can climb the mountain from two sides - from the north-west, from Kolyvanstroy past Lake Mokhovoy and from the north-east, from Lake Beloye.
We were climbing from Kolyvanstroy. The ascent is not difficult, but protracted. We left the camp immediately after breakfast, and returned only for dinner. A cross was installed on the mountain, at the very top there is a granite bowl with a diameter of about one and a half meters, it is believed that the water in it is holy.

This time we decided not to climb Sinyukha, but try to get to Mokhovy by car along this road.



As a result, dad alone rode most of the way, we climbed on foot and admired the surroundings.

11 years ago, Mokhovoe seemed to us an amazing, fabulous place. We walked for a long time in the heat along a dusty road and suddenly saw a mirrored bowl of cold water surrounded by granite rocks and tall pines. We sat on the stones for a long time in silence and coolness before moving on, and this was one of the most vivid impressions of the trip to Gornaya Kolyvan.
This time the lake disappointed us: gazebos, campfires and, of course, rubbish appeared on the shore. Cars, tents, many tourists, no fairy tale. And people constantly go to Sinyukha. In 2000, for the whole day, we saw tourists only on the top of the mountain, then almost everyone climbed from the side of Lake Beloye, few knew "our" route.
It even seemed that the lake was overgrown and shallow. But, since we arrived, we walked around the neighborhood, especially since dad and Alexei had never been to Mokhovy before.
And after returning home, we looked at the old photographs, it turned out that Mokhovoye had not changed at all.

For reference: the area of ​​the water surface is 615 sq. M, the circumference is 125 meters, the greatest depths are up to 2 meters, the area of ​​swampy areas is 248 sq. M. The largest width of the reservoir is 33 m.

year 2000

2011

Cyanosis

After walking and having a snack, we returned to Kolyvan and decided to go to the Belaya River to spend the night there.
We drive up to the village of Bugryshikhe. It is immediately clear why it was called that.




For a long time they were looking for a parking space on Belaya.

But still they found it. We set up tents, cooked supper, sat by the fire, played cards.
At night, it became sharply cold, ice formed on the tents and the car, the grass was covered with hoarfrost.
But in the morning, fortunately, it became warm again, even hot, and we drove on to Lake Kolyvan. More on this in the next part.

Track - Kolyvanstroy - Lake Mokhovoe - Belaya River - 42 kilometers: http://gpsed.com/track/8650037107855057865

Altai 2011:
Parts 1-2 - August 10-13 - Road. Klepikovo:
Part 3 - August 14 - Let's go to the mountains:
Part 4 - August 15 - Caves:
Part 5 - August 16 - Across the Ust-Kansk region:
Part 6 - August 17 morning - Kumir River:
Part 7 - day 17 August - Border zone:
Part 8 - the morning of August 18 - From Tyuguryuk to Verkhniy Uimon.

Sinyukha rises at a distance of 56 kilometers from the regional center of Kurya, which is 8 kilometers east of the village of Kolyvan, and with the village of March 8, the mountain is separated by only 2 kilometers of path.

Cyanosis- the highest mountain of the Kolyvan ridge, located on its northern edge and reaches 1210 meters above sea level. Located within the territory. It was named Blue for a reason - in the distance the fir forest, covering the mountain slopes, casts blue.

The top of the hill is formed by “bare” rocks, the reason for this “nakedness” is the weak stony soil, which does not accept young seedlings. The predominant formations of the mountain are roundness and domes; rocky goli are often found.

The top of Sinyukha will grant the conquerors a wonderful panoramic view: the main massif of the mountain is split by a number of miniature spurs of the southern and eastern strikes, indented by rivulets. In the direction of the west, the ridge stretches in compact ridges into the steppe distance. The ornate relief forms of the mountain are due to the joint labors of wind and water, the fruits of which are arches and columns, coupled with amazing creatures.

Mountain slopes covered with fir trees, in general, the flora of Sinyukh is represented by 541 species of higher vascular plants, of which 18 are listed on the pages of the Red Book Altai Territory... For a long time, the mountain has been famous for the richness of flora and fauna, climatic favorable in different corners countries and beyond. The slopes of Sinyukha were visited by world-famous scientists and travelers: Bunge, Mayer, Ledebour, Millier, Krylov.

Sinyukha has been a massively visited place at all times. At the top of the hill and its slopes there are several natural granite bowls, water in which, as many believe, saint... A source with such moisture flows along the northern "side" of Sinyukha. People constantly visit him in order to drink.

At the dawn of the 20th century, a nunnery operated at the feet of Sinyukha, today a worship cross, it happened on the initiative of believers in 1997. After the celebration of Trinity, every year a camping... And according to tradition, for ascents pilgrims from the Barnaul, Rubtsovsky, Aleisky deanery districts of the Barnaul-Altai diocese come up the mountain. Both Orthodox parishioners and clergy take part in the procession.

To conquer Xinyuha special equipment is not required, as well as mastery skills, because a gentle and comfortable path follows to the top of the mountain, walking along which you can admire the picturesque rocky passages of interesting shapes. Unless a strong gusty wind can darken the ascent. But for those who won the obstacle, the Kulundirskaya steppe will open in all its glory on one side of the mountain, and on the other - the top of the ridge in snow-white headdresses. At the feet of Sinyukha, diluting the placers of granite, there is a pine forest, and lakes and the Charming Rock will appear.

Archaeologically Oriented guests of the area will be happy to visit the village "Podsinyushka", dating back to 2-3 centuries BC, and a group of mounds near the coast that has come down to our times from the 1st century BC.

Stay can be on tourist centers or "Kolyvan-tour", at the recreation center "Bogomolov", in the dispensary "Skala" or the camping "Zagis".

In the south of the Altai Territory, there are many attractions created by nature and human hands. Mount Sinyukha and the surrounding areas are a direct confirmation of this. Preserved here historical monuments built before our era, there are rocks, arches, the most amazing forms created by nature. Scientists and travelers who have visited the Kurinsky region, where the peak with its numerous miraculous buildings is located, consider this region a unique natural monument.

Not far from the famous peak there are two villages: the village of Kolyvan 8 km to the south, the village of 8 Marta 2 km from Sinyukha. The summit has a height of 1210 m, two steep slopes facing each other: southern, northern. Climbing to the top is possible only from two sides by two routes. The climb can take a whole day.

The main features of Mount Sinyukhi

The summit is known to many Orthodox Christians. The Holy Spring is located here - a place where many pilgrims flock. The water in the spring is healing, helping against many diseases.
At the foot of the mountain there is the Kolyvan stone-cutting plant, famous throughout the country. It was founded in the village of Kolyvan in the 18th century by Demidov as a copper smelter. Now, tungsten-molybdenum raw materials, a strategic product of the country, are being mined here.

In addition to the Holy Spring and a strategic plant, the Kolyvan ridge region is distinguished by a wealth of plants, birds and animals. More than 540 plant species grow here, many of which are used in the production of medicines. The rich flora attracts here a large number of birds, animals. The pristine taiga, which has been growing here for thousands of years, creates clean, fragrant air. To see these and other sights, you need to spend a day or two exploring the unique territory.

Climbing routes to the top

The first route runs from the northwest side of the mountain. The road passes not far from the mothballed granite mining area Kolyvanstroy. The Loktevka river flows near the tract. At the foot of Sinyukha there is a small one. It is located in granite rocks, it is a bowl 33 m long, 22 m wide. There are beautiful massive boulders along the banks. The lake for the Orthodox is a shrine, like the Holy Spring.

The road from the lake lies next to a quarry where granite was mined. This place offers a beautiful view of the age-old taiga, which covers the entire area with a dense carpet.
The second route runs from the north-east side. The beginning of the route is the known. It is a warm lake with clean water for tourists favorite place in the Kurjinsky district. Its area is 3 hectares, many crayfish live in its warm water. Fishing, crayfish, swimming in warm water - this is how the path to Sinyukha begins along this route.

Not far from Beloye there are burial mounds dating back to the first century BC. There is a monument here, which was supposedly built in the 3rd century. BC. There are buildings of the same age, left over from ancient metallurgists.

Natural wonders located on the mountain

Gray granite, with the help of the forces of nature, has formed very precise architectural structures here. Rocks, bizarre arches create the appearance of a tall stone fence that surrounds the top of the mountain. Climbing higher up the mountain from its southern side, a view of the snow-white Tigiretsky ridge opens up.

Near the stone buildings there is a real miracle of nature - a granite hemisphere with a flat depression in the form of a bowl where water is collected. The local Holy Grail is a unique chalice created by time, nature. Its diameter is 1 m, depth is 0.5 m, the bowl is of the correct shape. The water that collects in it is considered miraculous, healing. In ancient times, the mountain was a symbol of worship. Until the 1930s, there was a convent at the foot of Sinyukha. Today hundreds of Orthodox Christians regularly flock here.

Vegetable, animal world the mountains

Near the foot of Sinyukha, there are the rich Kulunda steppes, where numerous feathered inhabitants live. Dense mixed forests grow on the slopes of the mountain: fir, aspen, pine. There are many birches here. In the branches of dense forests live:

- bullfinches;

- wood grouse;

- hazel grouses;

- nightingales.

In addition to them, many other birds live here. There are wolves, foxes, and lynxes are often found here. There are 541 plant species growing on the territory, 18 of which are listed in the Red Book.
This area is considered a unique natural monument, not damaged by man.

Sinyukha is a sacred place for Orthodox Christians, it is considered an open-air temple. Mount Sinyukha is located in the south of the Altai Territory in the Kuryinsky District and is the highest point of the Kolyvan Range (1210 m).
The district center Kurya is 56 km away, the village of Kolyvan is 8 km to the east, and the village of 8 Marta is 2 km away.

Mount Sinyukha got its name not by chance: from afar, the fir forest covering the slopes of the mountain really looks blue.

Sinyukha is a sacred place for Orthodox Christians, it is considered an open-air temple. In addition, the mountain has a unique relief and unique vegetable world and has always attracted scientists not only from Russia, but from the whole world with its plant, animal wealth and climatic features. Famous scientists and travelers visited the slopes of the mountain: K.F. Ledebourg, A. Bunge, K. Mayer, D. Messerschmidt, G.F. Miller, P.N. Krylov.

The ascent to the top of Sinyukha can take a whole day. The southern and northern sides of the mountain are steep, so climbing the mountain is possible with two simple routes. The first one runs along the north-western slope of Sinyukha through the Kolyvanstroy tract near the Loktevka River (where in the 18th century Demidov installed the first copper smelter, and from the 1930s-1960s large-scale production of strategic tungsten-molybdenum raw materials was carried out here) and near Lake Mokhovoye - a natural monument ... There is an abandoned granite quarry on the pass.

From here open beautiful views on the mountain slopes covered with black taiga. This route is considered the most interesting, the path goes first along an abandoned old road, then along the forest path.

The second route runs along the northeastern slope of the mountain and starts from Lake Beloe. The trail also goes through the forest, but the ascent is quite long. Not far from Lake Beloye you can see a group of barrows (1st century BC - 1st century AD), as well as the archaeological site of the settlement "Podsinyushka" (III-II centuries BC) - the oldest settlement of metallurgists. Afanasievites, III-II centuries BC; in our era, a female Orthodox monastery... The monastery was destroyed in Soviet times and now there is a worship cross in its place.

In the middle of the way, you will see the Holy Spring, which all Orthodox pilgrims will definitely strive to visit.
Climbing to the top of Sinyukha does not require skill and equipment. The only significant hindrance can be the typical defiant wind, which can make the climb difficult. A beautiful panorama opens from the top of the mountain.

From the main massif of Sinyukha, a series of low spurs of eastern and southern striking, cut by small rivers, diverge. North of Sinyukha, the endless and sultry Kulundinsky steppes are spread, and on the south side are the snow-white peaks of the Tigiretsky ridge and the slopes of the mountains covered with dark taiga.

In the upper part of Sinyukha and in the area of ​​Lake Mokhovoe you can see bizarre granite rocks, which, under the influence of natural forces, have acquired fantastic forms. The mountain is dominated by rounded, domed shapes and rocky outcrops are often found.

At the top of the mountain, some rocks form arches and columns, as well as something similar to ancient fortress walls - all the stones are fitted to one another, the masonry of giant "bricks" is high and powerful. Indeed, it looks like a kind of temple, the "walls" of which cover the top in two semicircles. At the top and slopes of the mountain, there are several natural granite bowls filled with water.

According to legend, this water is considered to be healing, healing wounds, curing many diseases. The top of the mountain served as a place of worship among the ancient pagans and has not lost its significance in Christian times. It is no coincidence that an Orthodox nunnery was built just under Mount Sinyukha, which existed here until the 1930s.

And after the destruction of the monastery, the Orthodox communities of Altai and Kazakhstan secretly gathered on the top of the mountain, and thus Sinyukha served them as an open-air temple for a long time.

Today, the pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain continues - after the holiday of Trinity, traditionally, pilgrims from the Rubtsovsky, Aleisky and Barnaul deanery districts of the Barnaul-Altai diocese arrive to climb the mountain. A tent camp is set up at the side of the mountain. Participants in the ascent are parishioners of Orthodox parishes, mainly young people, and, of course, the clergy.

It is believed that if you drink holy water from a holy spring with prayer and wash your face in a granite bowl, bow to the cross at the top, then the soul will be cleansed and the heart will be easy and calm for a whole year.

In botanical terms, Mount Sinyukha is interesting because there is a huge variety of grasses, shrubs, trees - a total of 541 species. The slopes are covered with relict fir-aspen forests with an admixture of birch, pine (the so-called black taiga). There is no cedar or larch at all. Bird cherry, mountain ash, viburnum, spirea and caragana are widespread.

A large number of relict plants that have survived from ancient times grow on Sinyukha (Pallas mertensia, Krylov's forget-me-not, maral root, Rhodiola rosea, holosteel poppy, etc.). 18 species are listed in the Red Book (Altai onion, Siberian kandyk, variegated tulip, drip lady's slipper, Bunte primrose, etc.). Alpine euphorbia grows here, which marals and sika deer love to eat.

The forests on the side of the mountain are home to many birds and animals. Among the birds there are: chickweed, Siberian chiffchaff, garden warbler, green warbler, nuthatch, nightingale whistler, blue nightingale, hazel grouse, gray warbler and curl, bluetail, bullfinch, jug, common buzzard; in some places nutcracker, shchur, redstart, wood grouse. Typical representatives of the black taiga mammals live on Sinyukha: red-backed vole, shrew, East Asian mouse, ground squirrel, red fox, polecat, Siberian weasel, corsair, lynx, wolf. In addition, there are many butterflies and beetles.

In 2009, it was decided to create the first in the Altai Territory on the territory of Kolyvan national park"Mountain Kolyvan", which included such natural objects as the city of Sinyukha, lakes Beloye and Savvushki (Kolyvanskoe).
Not far from the town of Sinyukhi there are several other attractions - an ancient sanctuary and observatory on Mount Enchanting, Vostrukha town, Podsinyushka settlement, Kolyvan stone-cutting plant.

Kurinsky district ...

History of the development of mining in Altai ...

Mountain Kolyvan ...

Why is Mount Sinyukha so interesting? And all because for a long time, and for more than one thousand years, Mount Sinyukha is a cult place. Mount Sinyukha was an object of pilgrimage among pagans, and then Orthodox Christians. This is the first high mountain Altai from the side of the Kulunda steppe. It rises majestically over the surroundings.

Almost completely, except for the very top of Sinyukha, is covered with forest. From a distance, it looks blue. Apparently that's why it was called that. The very top is flat and boulders rise on the edges on it. One gets the impression that this is an open-air temple. It was in this temple that we wanted to visit.

How to get to Sinyukha Mountain

We have already seen Mount Sinyukha from afar. From Lake Beloe, on which we were on our last trip, Mount Sinyukha was clearly visible. Here we are planning to climb. From our camp on Lake Kolyvanskoe to Lake Beloye, we got there in a little over an hour. From the village of Savvushki, which is three kilometers from Lake Kolyvanskoye, along the highway to the village of Kurya, about twenty kilometers. In the village of Kurya, at the first big intersection, turn right and go to the bridge over the river.

This is if you go from Zmeinogorsk, the village of Savvushki or Lake Kolyvanskoye. And if you go from Barnaul, then you need to go two hundred and fifty kilometers along the road to Rubtsovsk to the pointer to the village of Pospelikha. From him we go to the village of Kurya. Further as described below.

Immediately after the bridge, in the village of Kurya, we turn right. There are road signs everywhere. We are going to Kolyvan. And now we are driving forty kilometers on an asphalt road. She will lead you to. We look at the pointers to the village on March 8. We drive through the village of Kolyvan. We drive ten kilometers along the road through the scenic Pine forest, along the Belaya river.

We enter the village on March 8 and after the shop and cafe we ​​turn off the main road to the right. We go up to the hill along the road. After a kilometer, we leave to. In the village they asked local residents how to get to Mount Sinyukha. We rounded Lake Beloe from the south-western side. We drove along the lake along its elevated shores for a kilometer and a half. Then we turned from Lake Beloe to the right along a dirt road.

Having rounded the hill, we saw a hefty three and a half meters cross. The cross was made from a piece of wood. On its horizontal crossbar, the inscription “Save and preserve” was inscribed in black letters. The cross was erected on the side of the road. Having passed the cross, we drove up to the foot of Mount Sinyukha. From the village of 8 Marta to Mount Sinyukha about three kilometers along the road.

A little about Mount Sinyukha

Having approached the foot of Mount Sinyukha, we found ourselves in a small valley. It is quite picturesque and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. From the southwestern side of this valley, Mount Sinyukha rose majestically. The height of Mount Sinyukha is one thousand two hundred and ten meters above sea level. This is the most high point Kolyvan ridge.

All slopes of Mount Sinyukha are overgrown with black taiga. Black taiga means a wild forest untouched by man. Here mainly fir grows, aspen, birch, and pine come across. There are a lot of shrubs and very tall grass. In such a forest it is always black, that is, it is gloomy and it is very difficult to wade through it.

The very top rises in boulders over the taiga. And so it beckons up to itself. Well, that's why we came. There is no forest at the top. Only granite, gray peaks against the blue sky. But at the top there are whole thickets of juniper. But we learned about this later. And now before us was the majestic, mighty mountain Sinyukha.

Climbing Mount Sinyukha

We left the car in a clearing next to a stream at the foot of Mount Sinyukha. Everyone leaves their cars here. Next to the road, there was formed an area rolled by wheels without vegetation. There were already two cars parked here. And off to the side, at the edge of the clearing, there was a tent camp. Orthodox pilgrims who come from the nearby regions to climb Mount Sinyukha live here.

Not far from the parking lot, there is a forest and a trail on Mount Sinyukha. In the place where the trail enters the forest, there are wooden idols on both sides. The figurines are cut from tree trunks and are about two meters high. One has an inscription - "Perun guards the path." The other reads "Sinigari".

The trail leads us through a birch forest. Go one stream, then, after a while, another. The path winds along the stream, then along one of its banks, then along the other. The forest is not yet very dense. There are many raspberries along the trail. From time to time we feast on it. They say that the bears also eat here.

The trail gets steeper. The birch forest changes to a taiga forest. Raspberries disappear and are replaced along the path by bushes of black currant and sour cherry. There is much more acid. Sometimes it comes across very sour. Interestingly, the stream from time to time murmurs next to the trail.

It's getting hard to walk. The trail goes quite steeply up the side of the mountain. The slope of the mountain by eye is thirty-five to forty degrees. From time to time you come across areas abruptly. You perceive the roots of trees as steps. My legs are tired, and I'm starting to run out of steam. And my son does not care about such a rise. Goes playfully! Youth, what can you say.

Ahead is the murmur of the brook and the conversation. Turns out here the source. A small stream flows out of the stones. Surprisingly, this is already almost under the summit of Mount Sinyukha. There is an Orthodox cross next to the source. Nearby is a book with prayers, crushed by a stone on top. Tourists rest at the source. They also go up.

We collect water, drink and move on. It seems that strength returned. It became easier to walk. Soon the forest ends. We start jumping over the stones. Opens beautiful view to the north-east. The village of 8 Marta and Lake Beloe are visible. The first thickets of juniper are found. There are steep rocks to the right and left. And we are walking along the stone river. Huge boulders in bulk lie under the very top.

Well, here's the top. Three hours of the climb behind. Great! An amazing view opens up to the area surrounding Mount Sinyukha. Far in the southwest, it can be seen as a white spot. In the south, you can see the snowy peaks of the Tigirek ridge. In the north you can see the village of Kolyvan, and a little to the east of the village of 8 Marta and Lake Beloe. It captures the spirit of beauty and space.

And the top of Mount Sinyukha itself is interesting. Almost the flat top of Sinyukha is surrounded by granite rocks ten meters high along the edges. It seems that these are watchtowers. An iron cross is installed at one of the rocks. For some reason, my soul is calm and joyful. But it's time to get down. The descent is a little easier and the entire descent takes about one hour. On the way down they scared a flock of hazel grouses. Several mushrooms were found near the path.

Sights of Mount Sinyukha and its environs

A settlement of ancient blacksmiths was discovered at the foot of Mount Sinyukha. In its place at the beginning of the twentieth century there was a nunnery. The monastery existed until the mid-thirties. Then it was destroyed, like many others religious buildings... In its place in 1997, the worship cross was installed, which I mentioned above.

At the top of Mount Sinyukha there is a granite block, on the surface of which there is a regular, round recess. It is constantly filled with water. They call it a bowl. So, among the Orthodox it is believed that if with prayer you drink water from a spring under the top of Mount Sinyukha, wash your face with water from a granite bowl and pray to the cross at the top, then your soul will be cleansed and your heart will be easy and calm for a whole year.

Not far from Mount Sinyukha there is a White Lake. The water in this lake is amazingly clean. A small island rises almost exactly in the middle of the lake. And there are a lot of fish in Lake Beloe. This is for fishing lovers.

In the village of Kolyvan, which is a little over a dozen kilometers from Mount Sinyukha, there is a stone-cutting factory. This plant has been operating for over three hundred years. His products are famous all over the world. You can go on a tour of the factory. You can visit the museum at the stone-cutting factory. Very interesting.

So, the ascent to Mount Sinyukha, scheduled for this day, has ended. Tired and happy, we returned back to Lake Kolyvanskoye. There is something to remember and tell friends and acquaintances. And there are also many photos, some of which you saw here.