Two waterfalls
Two waterfalls
Two waterfalls
Two waterfalls
Two waterfalls
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Closed

Intensive

Difficulty

~2.5 h

Duration

3.5 km

Route length

Radial

Type

770 m

Elevation change

+1,350 m

Lowest point

+2,053 m

Highest point

About the ecotrail

Polikarya Waterfall is formed by the fall of Rzhany Creek, the largest stream on the slopes of the Krasnaya Polyana Resort. The stream is fed by meltwater and precipitation falling on the Aibga Ridge. However, it never dries up completely. Polikarya Waterfall reaches a height of 72 meters! A rocky outcrop divides the stream into two branches, which crash against the rocks with devastating force as they fall.
Bear Waterfall is located at the source of Tobias Creek in the Cirque-2 Valley at an altitude of 1,970 meters above sea level. It is a type of inclined waterfall; unlike Polikarya, it does not fall over a cliff, but flows down a slope. Both waterfalls reach their greatest power during the heavy snowmelt in May and June.
The waterfalls are located three kilometers apart at different altitudes. You can see both natural attractions in one day. To do this, descend from the Cirque-2 zone through Medvezhy Waterfall to the upper station of the Polikar Waterfall cable car, dropping 770 meters. Then, you'll need to climb 215 meters to reach Polikar. For a more comfortable hike, we recommend hiring a guide at the resort's "What to Do" activity center.

Highlights of the route:

  • snowfield
  • broadleaf forest and subalpine crooked forest
  • chapel of Saints Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov, and their mother Sophia
  • panoramas of the Main Caucasus Range
  • waterfalls

    When planning your hike, we recommend considering your health and objectively assessing your physical capabilities.

What to take with you

Gid
Clothes

Sneakers or light trekking shoes, breathable T-shirt, fleece, hat for protection from the sun

Trace Food
Backpack or bag

1.5 liters of water, snack, sunscreen SPF 30+

Smartphone Map
On the phone

Krasnaya Polyana app and offline route map

Бинокль
Not necessary, but worth it

Trekking poles for the descent, binoculars, thermos with tea

Gid
Clothes

Sneakers or light trekking shoes, breathable T-shirt, fleece, hat for protection from the sun

Trace Food
Backpack or bag

1.5 liters of water, snack, sunscreen SPF 30+

Smartphone Map
On the phone

Krasnaya Polyana app and offline route map

Бинокль
Not necessary, but worth it

Trekking poles for the descent, binoculars, thermos with tea

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Guided walks along eco-trails

At the Things to Do Center, you can book eco-trail walks with professional guides who are knowledgeable about the resort's surroundings and history, or sign up for a free sightseeing tour of the resort.

How to get there

Aibga chairlift, Krasnaya Polyana resort
What to do information center phone number

8 (800) 550-20-20

The resort is 45 km from Sochi International Airport, a 30-40-minute drive away. Take Highway E97 toward Krasnaya Polyana and the Krasnaya Polyana resort. Follow the highway for 42 kilometers to the Krasnaya Polyana resort. Parking is available in both indoor and outdoor parking. Parking fees for guests are charged at the Krasnaya Polyana resort's rates.