The Relic forest
The Relic forest
The Relic forest
The Relic forest
The Relic forest
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The Relic forest

9
Open

Easy

Difficulty

~0.5 h

Duration

0.9 km

Route length

Circular

Type

50 m

Elevation change

+1,460 m

Lowest point

+1,500 m

Highest point

About the ecotrail

The relic forest is beautiful with its majestic trees – Caucasian fir, oriental spruce, and beech. For hundreds of years, it has been home to a wide variety of animals, including roe deer, martens, and bats. Europe's smallest bird, the goldcrest, also lives in the relic forest. Bullfinches, crossbills, large mistle thrushes, and colorful siskins inhabit this altitude.
The eco-trail starts from the upper station of the Relic Forest cable car. There are no difficult climbs or descents, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the wilderness. There is a gazebo along the route where you can relax while listening to birdsong.

Highlights of the route:

  • the tallest trees in Europe – Caucasian fir and oriental beech
  • forest inhabitants
  • mountain panoramas
  • a gazebo for relaxation

    When planning your route, 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

Polyana 1460, the upper station of the Relic Forest recreation center
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.