Sugomak cave: description and photo

The Sugomak Cave (Kyshtym) is the only natural formation in the Urals, which arose naturally in marble. To visit this unique place is considered by one's duty to every self-respecting speleologist.

Mount Sugomak

The presented elevation is located near the Ural village of Kyshtym, which is in the Chelyabinsk region. The height of the Sugomak mountain is 591 m above sea level.

The ascent to the hill is quite simple. Since the slopes of the mountain are mostly shallow, not only adults, but also old people and children, can climb here without any problems. Many paths are trampled here, which remain noticeable even under the snow cover in the winter. With a leisurely pace, climbing a mountain takes an average of one hour. The paths run through deciduous forests. Therefore climbing here is recommended in the autumn, when foliage pleases the eye with bright colors

At the beginning of the ascent, tourists have to climb a small hillock. When it seems that the path is almost complete, the road of the main peak blocks the way. Here it is necessary to overcome several large outcrops of rock.

From the Sugomak mountain, dizzying views are opened. The surrounding area can be seen for tens of kilometers. From here you can enjoy picturesque pictures of lakes, dense forests, steep mountain peaks.

Sugomak cave

As already noted above, the unique difference of the cave is that its walls are formed of smooth banded marble. For a long time it was considered the longest in the region (about 150 m). However, in the 2000s, the Salnikov Cave was discovered in the Urals. Her moves were several meters longer.

The Sugomak cave does not contain stalactites, stalagmites and rocks. And this is not surprising, because marble is extremely hard and does not give such formations as the same limestone.

Grottoes of the cave

The Sugomak cave, the photo of which is presented in this material, is formed of three grottoes. The first is the brightest, since it receives natural light from outside.

The entrance to the second grotto is represented by a small slit in the rock, which is located on the left side of the entrance to the first depression. To get here, most adults have to crawl for a while. The second grotto is the most voluminous. In winter, travelers often stop here, hiding from the weather.

The last, third cave grotto is in a kind of mine. To overcome its sheer walls, travelers have to descend on a rope. The depth of the well is up to 4 meters.

How to safely inspect the third grotto, which contains the Sugomak cave? An excursion, which can be arranged by local guides, will help to cope with the task. Individual guides that lead travelers to the mountain, have all the necessary equipment for organizing the descent into the third grotto of the cave.

Neighborhood

The Sugomak cave is not the only landmark on the top of the mountain. Here is the purest spring, known as the "Marys of Tears." It is located near the entrance to the first grotto.

The water in the spring is delicious and crystal clear. Therefore, some tourists specifically go upstairs to dial it for personal needs. Quite often, newlyweds go to the spring, who arrange in such a picturesque place for a photo session.

Lake Sugomak

Sugomak cave is the main attraction of the region, which attracts travelers. However, a few kilometers from it is located not less picturesque place, where there is a mountain lake filled with drinking water. The latter occupies an area of about 2.9 km ² . The depth of the lake reaches 2-3 m.

In the middle of the pond there are several islets. All of them in the warm season become holiday places for residents of the city of Kyshtym and visiting tourists.

The shores of the lake are formed by crystalline rocks. The approaches to the water are surrounded by lush vegetation: there are alders, willows, pines.

Sugomak cave: how to get there?

The picturesque landmark is located more than 100 km from the city of Chelyabinsk. You can get here from Ekaterinburg. However, this will have to overcome the path length of 150 km. To see the cave, some travelers travel by car from Kurgan and Ufa. In this case, they have to overcome 360 km and 410 km, respectively.

By car it is most convenient to go to Mount Sugomak from Chelyabinsk along the Sverdlovsk tract. Having reached the settlement of Argayash, it is enough to navigate along the road signs to find a direction on Kyshtym.

As for the road from Yekaterinburg, you need to follow the Chelyabinsk tract. Upon arrival in the town of Tjubyuk, it is necessary to turn to Kasli, where you can also get to Kyshtym. Having reached the indicated destination, you need to take a direction to Slyudorudnik. Here you should pay attention to information boards that will be located on the sides of the road. The latter will prompt in which direction it is necessary to continue the movement to go to the foot of the Sugomak mountain.

Starting the journey from the city of Kurgan, you need to move towards Chelyabinsk. The end point here is all the same Kyshtym. Next you need to go to Slyudorudnik, following the road signs.

From Ufa it is necessary to move towards Zlatoust, from where you can get to Kyshtym. When you arrive at the site, you should proceed in the same way as described above.

If you have a car, you can drive directly to the cave. However, even in dry weather, it is advisable to move around on an off-road vehicle. At the foot of the mountain there are parking lots for cars, meadows, where you can organize a picnic.

You can get to Kyshtym by public transport. However, in this case, the cave will have to walk about 7 km or stop a few passing cars.