Interesting places in the Sverdlovsk region

Perhaps, on our website Avtobrodyaga.ru, there is more information about the natural, urban and other attractions of the Sverdlovsk region, compared to other regions of the Urals. Of course, the Sverdlovsk region, and in particular the city of Yekaterinburg, is our native, home region. But even in our home region there are many interesting places that we have not yet visited.

We are slowly, to the best of our ability and strength, trying to “close” the white places on our personal travel map... In the meantime, I will try to make for you a selection of interesting places in the Sverdlovsk region that can be reached by car.

Mount Mare's Head, Kyrman Rocks

The route to one of the interesting mountains of the Sverdlovsk region - Mount Kobylya Golova and the Kyrman Rocks - is ideal as a weekend hike for the whole family.
The mountains are easily accessible to unprepared tourists: the tops of the rocky outcrops of the mountains are easy to climb. The route is designed for all-terrain vehicles, but is also suitable for ordinary passenger cars. In this case, you can leave your car just outside the village of Ayat and walk. From Ayati to the rocks it is about 5 kilometers. The distance from Yekaterinburg to the Kyrman Rocks is about 60 km.

Where to go with children in the Sverdlovsk region?

Undoubtedly, it is good to go for a walk with children to any of the natural sites in the region .

In addition, we recommend visiting the following attractions:

The zoo (Mamina-Sibiryaka St., 189) in Yekaterinburg will introduce children to the diversity of the animal world.
Limpopo Waterpark (2 Shcherbakova St.) will put you in a good mood with fun water games.
State Circus named after. V. Filatova (8 Marta St., 43) is great entertainment for the whole family.
Oceanarium "Aqua-Gallery" (Lunacharsky St., 128). Visiting it will be a real adventure, from which you and your children will learn a lot about the life of sea animals.
Wonderland Park "Galileo" (Lenin Ave. 50Zh) will open before you a world of fairy tales and entertainment.
The petting zoo (Lenin Ave., 49) will delight you with sincere communication with nature. After all, many animals here can be fed and touched with your hands.
Light and music fountain (Historical Square). His vivid performance will surely be remembered by you and your children for a long time.
The reindeer farm (village Visim) will introduce you and your children to the life of deer.

Limpopo Waterpark

We wish everyone a pleasant acquaintance with the Sverdlovsk region. We are confident that everyone will find something to their liking in this rich region. And those who have already visited the Sverdlovsk region can leave their comments with their impressions of the trip.

Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha - museum reserve of wooden architecture

One-day car route to the village of Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha - a museum reserve of wooden architecture.
The village of Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha was founded back in 1680 next to the busy Sovereign Road, which connected the European part of Russia and Siberia. Today in the village there is a museum of wooden architecture, which displays courtyards and peasant estates from the 17th to 19th centuries, as well as interesting “public” buildings: a forge, a fire and watchtower, a mill.

The Museum of Wooden Architecture, located in the Sverdlovsk region, will be of interest to both children and adults interested in the history of their native land.

The route is designed for standard cars, the duration of the route is one day. The distance from Yekaterinburg is about 160 km.

Architecture of the Sverdlovsk region

The Sverdlovsk region has a surprising number of extraordinary architectural objects. Many of them, of course, are located in the capital of the region - Yekaterinburg. In this ancient city I would especially like to highlight 2 architectural attractions .

The first of them is the Sevastyanov House , located on the banks of the river. Iset at Lenin Ave., 35. This is an indescribably beautiful building, “born” in the 19th century. It is very elegant and festive, richly decorated both outside and inside, and decorated with beautiful stucco molding.
Another building that we would like to especially note is the Rastorguev-Kharitonov Estate , the creation of which dates back to the 18th – 19th centuries. The territory of the estate is very vast. The building itself is made in a classical style, but due to its asymmetry, it looks quite unusual. The estate is surrounded by a beautiful park with many ancient and rare plants; there is also an artificial lake with an elegant rotunda.

Sevastyanov's House

Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate

You will find this amazing building at the address: st. Karl Liebknecht, 44.

In the Sverdlovsk region there are still many noteworthy architectural monuments outside of Yekaterinburg:

In the town of Nevyansk there is a unique Nevyansk Tower . Thanks to its inclined shape, it resembles the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
In Verkhoturye there is the Verkhoturye Kremlin , the first buildings of which appeared back in 1598.
In addition to the “Kremlin,” Verkhoturye is home to many beautiful ancient temples and churches, for which it was nicknamed the “Ural Jerusalem . Here you can see such unique buildings as the Spaso-Nicholas Monastery , Holy Cross Cathedral , Trinity Cathedral and many others.

Speaking about the architecture of the Sverdlovsk region, undoubtedly, one cannot ignore the most mysterious object - Ganina Yama . Initially it was a gold mine, but since the idea of extracting valuable ore was unsuccessful, it was soon closed. Ganina Yama gained its sad fame thanks to the burial of the remains of the royal family here in 1918, after which this place is considered holy.

Now this is an amazing temple complex, which includes temples in honor of:

Royal Passion-Bearers (the myrrh-streaming cross is kept here);
Iveron Icon of the Mother of God;
St. Venerable Sergius of Radonezh;

St. Venerable Seraphim of Sarov;
"Sovereign" icon of the Mother of God;
St. Righteous Job the Long-Suffering;
Saint Nicholas.

In addition to the architectural attractions described above, in the Sverdlovsk region we recommend seeing:

Church on the Blood (Tolmacheva St. 34a);
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Zelenaya Roshcha St., 1);

White Tower (Ordzhonikidze Avenue, 8);
Church of All Saints of the Urals and Siberia (Merkushino, Verkhotursky district).

Rocks Devil's settlement

The Devil's Settlement rocks are a weekend route suitable for any time of year, including winter walks with the whole family.
The place is interesting, actively visited by both hikers and tourists traveling on ATVs, snowmobiles and cars; the paths are well-trodden at any time of the year. The road is a grader (in winter, as a rule, it is knurled, but not cleared), the distance from Yekaterinburg is about 35 km.

With all-terrain vehicles you can climb to the foot of the cliffs, but the upper part of the climb is quite steep and, especially in the rainy season or during heavy snowfall, travel is difficult. In this case, cars can be left at the turn to the rocks and walked, a distance of approx. 700 - 800 meters.

Waterfall on the Shata River

A weekend route to a waterfall on the Shata River - one of the interesting and few waterfalls in the Sverdlovsk region.
The total height of the rapids of the Shata waterfall is about five meters. The waterfall is located on the small river Shata, flowing through the village of the same name.

In the vicinity of the waterfall there are clearings where you can have a picnic; it is also suitable for families with children.

The weekend route is designed for standard passenger cars. The distance from Yekaterinburg to the Shata waterfall is about 115 km.

Natural monuments

Mount Iremel

Of course, these are not all the beautiful places that the Middle and Southern Urals can surprise you with. The picturesque Iremel mountain range is famous for being home to the second highest peak of the Southern Urals. During the climb to the top, tourists will experience the change of four altitude zones at once. Each of them is characterized by its own vegetation, from alpine meadows to mountain tundra with dwarf trees. Closer to the top you can find cold deserts. The picturesque point of Iremel is the Sacred Mountain, shrouded in secrets and riddles since ancient times. Today the peak is popular among fans of sports hikes and trekking, as well as numerous esotericists who call the Sacred Mountain on Iremel a place of power.

Of no less interest is the natural park of the same name “Iremel”, which is located on the border of Bashkortostan and the Chelyabinsk region. There are many numbered routes throughout the park. This makes it the best place for long hikes and trekking. Hiking along Iremel is a great way to admire the beautiful scenery and recharge your batteries.

Olenyi Ruchi Natural Park

Another picturesque park-reserve is “Oleniy Ruchi” in the Sverdlovsk region (Middle Urals). Beautiful at any time of the year, the natural park, located on the Serge River, attracts tourists from Russia, as well as other countries. Visitors are greeted by stunning landscapes, but a beautiful view is not the only thing people come to Oleniye Ruchi for. During archaeological excavations, traces of ancient human settlements dating back 15,000 years were discovered here. Popular places in the park are the Great Karst Sinkhole, the Druzhba Cave, the Tarzanka and Pisanitsa rocks with their thousand-year-old rock paintings.

Hole stone

Of particular interest to lovers of history and archeology is the Dyrovaty Kamen, an interesting place in the area of which a whole series of cultural layers have been discovered. Research by scientists has shown that the age of the oldest layer discovered on the Hollow Stone is about 14,000 years. The Middle Urals really know how to surprise.

Chusovaya River

The picturesque natural park in the valley of the Chusovaya River is loved by many connoisseurs of the beautiful nature of the Middle Urals. This place is known for its numerous rocks, caves, and natural monuments. The park is visited annually by many professional rafters, for whom “route No. 58” is laid here, connecting Yekaterinburg with the city of Chusovaya. In the park you can see endless picturesque forests (coniferous and deciduous), which are home to more than 150 species of birds. The park area is one of the valuable natural complexes. Therefore, tourists are prohibited from making fires or setting up tent camps in any places other than specially equipped parking areas. It is also not recommended to leave marked tourist trails and routes, since such carelessness is dangerous for local representatives of rare flora.

Rock complex "Seven Brothers"

The picturesque rock complex “Seven Brothers” is a popular route in the Middle Urals, along which numerous tours, hiking, expeditions and trekking are conducted. The rocks are located on the top of Mount Semibratskaya near the village of Verkh-Neyvinsky (Sverdlovsk region). In addition to them, other picturesque corners in the village are worth seeing - the beautiful Verkh-Neivinsky pond, as well as Lake Tavatuy. You can organize an exciting weekend hike in the surrounding area.

Lake Aslykul

The largest lake in the Republic of Bashkortostan is Aslykul. Mentions of him are found in Bashkir folk tales, songs and other works of folk epic. The visiting card of this place is its picturesque shores, beautiful steep cliffs and cliffs. In the vicinity of the lake there are several mountains, for the panoramas of which this area is loved by numerous tourists. The most beautiful view is of Mount Nuratau, which falls steeply into Aslykul from a great height. In summer, you can live in tents on the lake or comfortably stay at a local camp site in the village of Kupoyarovo.

Charlama Falls

A few kilometers from Aslykul there is a beautiful Sharlama waterfall - another picturesque place in the Urals. Local tour operators organize weekend tours to the foot of the 12-meter-high waterfall. On a hot summer day, you can take a cold shower here, pleasantly refreshing yourself after a long journey. There is a fee for entry and installation of tent camps, since both the waterfall and Lake Aslykul are located in the territory of a state-protected natural park.

Smolinskaya cave and Revun threshold

In the Kamensky district of the Sverdlovsk region, you can find two iconic points at once - the Smolinskaya cave, as well as the Revun threshold (the only one in the Middle Urals). Considering that both places are located about a kilometer from each other, you can plan a one-day scenic hike here. The beautiful landscape is not the only reason why Howler is of interest to tourists. This is an amazing place that exposed lava flows with an average age of approximately 300 million years. Similar natural wonders in this part of Russia can only be seen in Altai.

Thermal spring of Tyumen

The healing thermal springs of Tyumen are a great place for relaxation and spa holidays. You can swim in them all year round, because the average temperature here is +36-40°C, regardless of the month. The waters in Tyumen springs are very highly mineralized; natural baths are recommended for the treatment of a variety of chronic diseases. In the vicinity of Tyumen there are several well-equipped thermal baths, both elite and inexpensive. In particular, the price of an adult ticket for swimming in the Wild Spring (35 km from Tyumen) is only 300 rubles for a whole day of rest. Many baths are equipped with swimming pools, hot tubs, massage tables and chairs. Spa treatments are available to guests. Swimming in the local thermal waters is popular both in summer and winter.

Deer farm, Visim

To answer the question of where to go with small children close to home, the Deer Farm, located in the village of Visim, near the city of Nizhny Tagil, is best suited.
At the Deer Farm you can not only see handsome deer - small sika deer and proud handsome deer - but also feed them.

Be sure to take some bread and vegetables with you, especially small or cut into pieces carrots.

The route is designed for standard passenger cars and is suitable for any time of year. The distance from Yekaterinburg is about 170 km.

Palkinsky zakopushki or Verkholovskaya pomegranate mine

Traveling through your native expanses, at some point in time you begin to understand that it would not hurt to add variety to your natural routes.
I think many will find it interesting, and also educational, to mine with their own hands a semi-precious stone, with which the subsoil of the Sverdlovsk region is rich. The original weekend route is Palkinskie zakopushki or Verkholovskaya garnet mine, where you can find real semi-precious stones - garnets. Young treasure hunters will also enjoy the pomegranate mine.

The route is designed for off-road vehicles. Suitable for hikers too. The distance from Yekaterinburg is about 40 km.

To Konzhakovsky Stone by car

Mount Konzhakovsky Stone, located in the southern part of the Northern Urals, on the territory of the Sverdlovsk region, is one of the highest and most interesting peaks of the Ural range.
Dunite deposits found at the foot of the mountain, on the territory of the Job Plateau, laid the foundation for the development of a quarry, and as a result, the construction of a road for transporting the extracted material.

Actually, the presence of a road that is not yet closed to ordinary tourists made it possible to carry out a road trip almost to the foot of the Konzhakovsky stone.

The route is designed for SUVs; Nissan X-Trail and Toyota RAV 4 were spotted at the foot of the mountain. The distance from Yekaterinburg to the top of the Konzhakovsky Stone is 475 km, incl. walk about 4.5 km. from the parking lot, on the Job plateau, to the top of the mountain.

Kirovgrad is the leader in the ranking of the smallest in area

The smallest town in size is ancient Kirovgrad: its area is only 10 km². It is believed that Kirovgrad grew out of the small village of Kalatay, which appeared in 1661. However, the official date of formation of the city is considered to be 1808, since it was then that the audit documented its existence. Soon, rich deposits of copper ore and small gold deposits were discovered nearby. During their development, it was possible to obtain a significant archaeological find - the famous Shigir idol. Made from larch during the Mesolithic era, the sculpture is considered the oldest surviving one in the world: its age is about 11,000 years.

Kirovgrad is also known as the birthplace of Russian non-ferrous metallurgy: it was here, at the Kalatinsky copper smelter built in 1914, that the first refined copper in the USSR was produced. However, the deposits were quickly depleted, and by 1941 the plant was mothballed. Before this, in 1932, the settlement received city status, and three years later received a new name: in honor of the famous revolutionary Sergei Kirov, the town was renamed Kirovgrad.

Lake Talkov stone

Talkovo stone is not only a legendary place, with its own centuries-old history, deeply embedded in the history of our region, but also a beautiful natural site, suitable for hikes and weekend walks.
This is one of the interesting and beautiful places in the Sverdlovsk region. The ease of travel and the simple path to Talkov Stone attracts tourists at any time of the year. And even in winter you can spend an interesting and active weekend on Talkov Stone Lake.

Talk stone belongs to the Bazhov Places Nature Park, entrance fee is charged. There is a guarded parking lot.

The route is designed for standard passenger cars, the distance from Yekaterinburg to Talkov Stone is about 55 kilometers, the walking part of the trail is about 2 kilometers.

Monuments of the Sverdlovsk region

There are a lot of monuments in the Sverdlovsk region, as in most regions of Russia. Among them there are both quite traditional and unique objects.

And, of course, there would not be a monument to the man who gave the name to the region - Yakov Sverdlov . This is a fairly old monument, festively opened back in 1927 in the city of Yekaterinburg. The 5.2 m tall bronze monument depicts the revolutionary in his characteristic pose of a slight bend with his arm extended forward. In addition to the monument, the name of the great political figure is also immortalized in the name of Sverdlov Street. A Memorial Museum was also created in his memory .

Did you know? By the way, until 1991 the city of Yekaterinburg proudly bore the name Sverdlovsk.

In the Sverdlovsk region you can also see such interesting monuments and sculptures:

Keyboard Monument;
The Beatles Monument;
Obelisk Europe-Asia;
Monument to the Lumière brothers;
Memorial "Black Tulip";

Monument to the Banker;
Berlin Bears;
Monument to a girl with a sledgehammer;
Art object “Tunnel of drawings in memory of Viktor Tsoi.”

Viaducts of the Krasnoufimsky district

Of course, actively traveling tourists will not be surprised by bridges - viaducts.
And the more mountainous the area through which a road or railway passes, the greater the likelihood of seeing a bridge of an unusual shape on it. In the Urals, viaducts can be found, perhaps, only in the Krasnoufimsky district of the Sverdlovsk region. Moreover, their concentration in a small area makes it possible to spend a weekend trip.

Each Krasnoufimsky viaduct not only has its own individual interesting appearance, but also its own history.

The route is designed for off-road vehicles, but in the dry season all sites can be easily reached by a regular passenger car. The distance from Yekaterinburg to the farthest viaduct is about 300 km.

Of course, these are not all the interesting places in the Sverdlovsk region, and as new routes and new interesting places appear, the information in the collection will be supplemented.

All information on the routes available on the website in the Sverdlovsk region is posted at the link: Sverdlovsk region.