Aslykul (the lake). Recreation bases on Lake Aslykul (Bashkiria)

The name of Lake Aslykul, the first largest in Bashkiria, is well known to the inhabitants of Russia. It is 5 km wide, with a length of 8 km. Aslykul - the lake, which is one of the largest lakes in Europe, and it is really beautiful! At night, the gentle surface of the water reflects the dark sky strewn with stars, the waves at sunrise and sunset are painted with a scarlet tent, and in the daytime the aroma of steppe grasses is forgiven over the surface.

Most tourists have a feeling that they were at sea, and not at the lake, where the amazing beauty of the surrounding landscapes in people leaves an indelible impression. This impression especially appears in windy weather - at this time huge waves of the pond beat against the shore, due to which the surf noise is clearly heard. And since Lake Aslyk on the map of Bashkiria is the largest, this sensation only intensifies.

Legends

Aslykul from Bashkir is translated as "bitter", or "evil" lake. Its water is actually a bitter taste. If you believe the legend, and not the chemists who talk about mineral salts, then in the lake it became such because of the rage of the Black horseman who owned the pool in time immemorial.

He earned his living by breeding the crowd-the magic horses. But he stole such a steed Olo-Telyak, batyr. He did not plan to commit crimes, he simply did not have time to ask permission from the Black Horseman. Olo-Telyak on the crowd managed to free his country from enemies, to marry a written beauty Aikhyl. Only in the evenings he was tormented by conscience, because he could not return the horse. Batyr came to the Black Horseman to repent. He relented, saying that Olo-Telyaka forgives, since he stole a horse for no gain.

Batyr was delighted and returned to his homeland, but the Black Horseman harbored anger at him and sent sickness and hunger to the country. Ayhylu also fell ill. After that, the children of Olo-Telyak went to the Black Horseman to ask the crowd to rent, but he did not give the horses, but locked them in the waters of the lake. After that, Olo-Telyak went himself to the Black Horseman. The wizard admitted that the batyr hated, and all his kind, because the young man dared to steal the horse, thereby forcing a mighty wizard to feel humiliation.

Batyr was so startled by the anger of the magician that he turned into a stone. But on earth, evil did not triumph. Warriors came, cured his wife, freed children from the lake, revived Olo-Telyaka, and also defeated the great wizard.

Modern History

Aslykul (the lake), as well as the territory adjacent to it, had the status of the National Park since 1993, and were also under federal jurisdiction. However, further the campaign began to bring regional and federal legislation in order. Then only it turned out that Aslykul is a lake that can not be a National Park.

Since 2004, it belonged to its territory as a cluster site, then it was decided to turn it into an independent entity that has the status of a natural park. His lake Aslykul, photo of which is presented in this article, was received in 2011, in other words, the facility was finally transferred to the Ministry of Nature Management and Ecology of Bashkortostan.

While the preparatory work was taking place, many vacationers began to complain about the lack of comfortable conditions for recreation and paid entry. The charges after the prosecutor's checks were found to be illegal, after which they ceased. But they did not take into account the fact that tons of garbage were exported to these funds. Now the cleanliness of the territory is monitored by the park administration. It is still unknown what innovations await vacationers, as the innovation began to work only at the end of this season.

Nature

The history of the origin of this reservoir is fascinating. In this place there was a karst fault earlier . For hundreds of years it has been filled with sediments and groundwater, and now anyone can enjoy the rest here. Since Aslykul is a lake that belongs to the drainless Russian water bodies, mineral substances that are useful for humans are collected in it, and water has a salty taste as it was mentioned above.

The vegetation of this zone is diverse and rich. Here there are many rare plants that are listed in the Red Book. An amazing picture of nature appears before our eyes: 7 peaks of the Ulutau, Tabulak, Nuratau and others towers on the horizon, just before them the sea of steppes blooming in summer and spring and mixed forests can be seen.

The world of animals, birds and insects is also famous for the diversity of species living here. Also there is a Red-breasted Goose, an ordinary Apollo, a peregrine falcon, a black-throated loon and a steppe dike. Graceful swans, serious pelicans and screaming geese made Lake Aslyk (its map is presented in this article) its habitat, while the birds chirping in the woods.

sights

Very picturesque and unusual is the north-western coast of Lake Aslyk, where the mountain Nuratau breaks abruptly into the mirror surface of the water with its dark rocks. Near the Yangi-Turmush settlement there is a spring of Alga with sulfate-calcium, mineral water. The spring is considered a monument of nature. And just 4 km from the lake from a height of 20 m drops the waterfall of Charlam.

Lake Aslykul: holidays

He is positioned here as exclusively family. Here you can stay at the hostels (there are a lot of them, different price categories, while in the season it is better to book a place 2 weeks before arrival), there are also places for "savages". But there are less and less places for tents, in addition, they will have to get to their car, because they do not take hitch-hikers, all the machines are loaded to the eyeballs themselves ...

It is worth considering, coming to Aslykul (lake) - the weather here in the summer is just perfect for relaxation and for active recreation. Winds in the hot midday bring coolness, and also guarantee pleasure to windsurfers, para- and hang-gliders.

Densely surrounded by low picturesque mountains, the lake Aslykul. Rest here gives the opportunity to book an excursion to them or climb yourself. So, for a couple of hours you will have time to collect healing water from the Gulbeke spring, hear legends from the epic of Bashkortostan and from the top of Ulutau to appreciate the amazing views of the Bugulma-Belebee Upland.

Recreation bases at Lake Aslyk

All large tourist centers have their own beaches with fine, clean sand, brand new sun loungers, locker rooms, umbrellas and other amenities. You can spend the whole vacation stretching on the shore of the lake, but there are opportunities for active pastime. For example, to ride an oar, motor or sailing boat, as well as to dive: on large bases there are points of hire of the necessary equipment, while experienced instructors beginners will help to join this popular entertainment. It is worth noting that the lake for diving is ideal, because the visibility in it is excellent.

The main part of the tourist camps is located near the village of Kupoyarovo, from here for walkers there is an opportunity to walk to. Moss. This small lake has been covered with legends and secrets, which the locals tell with pleasure. They will tell you where the ancient apple orchard and the waterfall of Charlam are.

How to get there

It is recommended to book a tour of Aslykul with the transfer included. Davlekanovo, the nearest settlement, is located thirty kilometers away, with public transport from here to the lake does not go. Owners of cars reach this village, then they are guided by signs. There is no main road here, each vacationer chooses his own route.

The village of Kupoyarovo is a very popular place. In this place there is a parking lot and tourist centers. Another way is through Burangulovo, especially since the waterfall of Charlam is four kilometers away. If you do not want to ruin a car on an impassable road, you can drive to Alexandrovka, then on a dirt road to get to Algi - a village that is near the lake. Near, near Yangi-tormush, there is a mineral sulfate-calcium source Alga.

But tourists horseless or learn hitchhiking, or in Davlekanovo they hire a taxi or "GAZelle". It is interesting that local drivers have adapted to leave holidaymakers in a clean field, away from the lake, so it's better to immediately clearly voice the wish: to unload near the camp site or parking lot.

Hotels

Hotels in the traditional sense of no on Lake Aslyk, rest on it involves a stop at the hostel or in a tent. But the very bases here have a huge amount: the cost of accommodation is 300-1500 rubles per day per person. Rooms are advisable to book 2 weeks before arrival. And be sure to ask about food: unfortunately, not all bases have their own cafe, therefore, you may have to buy products on site or take with you.

To tourists on a note

There is no firewood in Aslykul, as all the dry trees have already been sent to the fires by tourists who came here earlier. In addition, the status of a natural monument does not allow felling of trees in this place. You can buy firewood from local residents, at kiosks (about 150 rubles a bundle) or bring it with you.

Local Features

One can not help saying that resting on Lake Aslykul also involves fishing, and here she is a separate story. In this place in the 1990's caught large pike, bream, burbot. After zarybleniya there was also a pike perch. Either this predator violated the ecosystem, or pollution from permanent vacationers affected the ecology, but today fishermen with fishing rods are mostly unlucky. So, if the purpose of your trip is fishing, then in summer it is better to hire a boat and go to the middle of the lake. Also it should be taken into account that fishing trips should be carried out on weekdays, when there are not so many tourists. On Aslykul in winter, enjoy an exciting ice fishing.