WATERFALL Khalmer-Yu
The cliffs are located 15 km from the northwest of the Khalmer-Yu community, at the divide of the Silovoyakha and Khalmeryu rivers.
The height of the cliffs is up to 60 m. The waterfall on the Khalmeryu river - one of the largest waterfalls of the European part of Russia - is situated 25 km to the north of the Khalmer-Yu community. The total height of the waterfall is 10 m.
Vorkutinsky Meadow Reserve. This is the only meadow of grasses planted and grown by humans in the Polar Region. It is located on the Tsentralny farm. A one-day trip to the meadow reserve is offered by the Vorkuta Tourist agency and the Children's Ecological Center (Youth Palace) in summer.
Old Mountain Spruce Forest on the Enganepe Ridge. This is a sort of 'forest island" in the tundra, and is located on the slopes of Yuzhnaya Mountain. The total area of the spruce forest is 300 hectares. It stretches for 6 km from the west to the east. The spruces are 300-350 years old and 15-16 m tall. A two-day trip to the Enganepe Ridge requires a preliminary agreement with organizers - instructors from the Vorkuta Tourist Club.
Pemboyskiye Cliffs and Buredan Waterfall. The cliffs are located 15 km to the northwest of the Khalmer-Yu community, at the divide of the Silovoyakha and Khalmeryu Rivers. The height of the cliffs is up to 60 m. The Buredan waterfall on the Khalmeryu River - one of the largest waterfalls of the European part of Russia - is situated 25 km to the north of the Khalmer-Yu community. The total height of the waterfall is 10 m.
Miyayu River Cliff Canyon. It is situated about 35 km away from the community of Sovietsky, 4 km away from the confluence of the Niyayu and the Usa. The cliffs are up to 20 m high. The length of the canyon is 5 km. A lot of rapids and waterfalls can be found in the canyon.
"Tundra Land Scapes". Ecological tours also include a trip around the outskirts.
Where to apply:
City’s Tourist Center
Tel.: +7 (82151) 6-53-93, 6-46-41
e-mail:
website: vorkuta-ice.ru
“Vorkuta-Tour” Center
Tel.: 8-912-177-37-95
website: vorkuta-tour.ru
“Rosto” Tourist Agency
Tel.: (82151) 7-30-39
«Hunting»
Tel.: (8212)39-12-66, 39-12-71
E-mail:
Website: www.gokomi.ru
