Konzhakovsky Stone - majestic mountain ranges

Konzhakovsky Stone is a mountain that represents the highest point of the Ural Mountains in the Sverdlovsk Region. The height of this famous peak is 1569 m above sea level. High altitude zoning on the mountain is very well expressed. In the lower part of the mountain slopes are covered with coniferous forests, just above the taiga is replaced by forest-tundra, at an altitude of about 1000 m the mountain tundra begins and placers of stones - kurum. The top of the stone is covered with a layer of snow even in summer

The mountain was named after the hunter Konzhakov, whose yurta was once located at its base. Konjak (the so-called mountain area near Kytlym settlement, where the Konzhakovsky massif is located) annually attracts from two thousand tourists from all over the world.

Konjak is located in the northern part of the Sverdlovsk region, at a distance of 45 km from Karpinsk. Konzhakovsky mountain range includes several peaks, the most peak of which is the Konzhakovsky stone, the Yovo plateau, a series of dips, the crystal-clear river Konjakovka, the Glade of Artists - a popular parking place for tourists. The view from the Stone impresses everyone - from here you can clearly see beautiful mountain ranges and taiga. A magnificent view of the mountain of the Kosvinsky Stone.

A very remarkable place on the Konzhakovsky ridge is the Iovskoye plateau, located at an altitude of 1.2 km. On it there is a small lake, and from the east of the plateau there is a steep Iovsky dip, bound for the valley of the river. Half day. In addition to Poludneva, several other rivers originate from the Konzhak massif: Serebryanka, Job, Katyshcher, Konzhakovka.

Annually in the beginning of July on the top of Konzhak a marathon is organized, the length of which is 42 km. In the November holidays Konzhakovsky stone gathers skiers and snowboarders for the festival of the opening of the winter season. Also this tourist area is open for category skiing and hiking. The routes are suitable for both beginners and professionals alike - there are also quite difficult trips to the mountains. For beginners, it is recommended to start your acquaintance with Konjak from the Karpinsk-Kytlym route, where a marathon trail with marking and marking passes. They help to get to the top of Konzhakovsky Stone, without getting lost. The length of the route along the route is 21 km. Going down from the hiking trail to inexperienced tourists here is quite dangerous: around there are deaf forests, flooded with a windbreak.

In winter, the climate here is very harsh - little snow and with severe frosts, so the best period for ascents is late spring. Compass on Konjak is rather unstable, you can rely on GPS in orientation, but the best option is to climb the mountain in good weather.

In general, if it was decided to rest in these mountains, extreme to some extent you will be provided.

Konzhakovsky Stone is famous for its excellent ecology and clean mountain air. It will be than to profit here and to amateurs-fishermen, hunters and mushroom pickers - the rivers are full of fish (sharkles-taimen), and in the autumn season there are a lot of game, berries and mushrooms.

For those who like to settle in comfort, there is an opportunity to spend the night at the nearest tourist base, represented by three comfortable houses, a guarded parking lot and a sauna. There is also a small hotel in Kytlym.

Visiting this landmark is an excellent weekend option for those who like to tour the mountains. Konzhakovsky Stone will open its guests a stunning view that captures, fascinates and leaves an indelible mark in the memory of everyone who conquered this summit.