Kiselev Rock

Kiseleva Rock is a forested rock formation in the vicinity of Tuapse, included in the list of natural monuments of the area. The location is completely devoid of infrastructure, which adds to its attractiveness in the eyes of adepts of wild recreation. As a result, at the height of the bathing season on the rock and the beach underneath it is constantly someone meditates, camping or surfing the depths of the sea in search of exotic inhabitants.

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Video: Kiselev Rock

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General Information

You should look for Kiseleva Rock on the section between Cape Kadosh and Agoy settlement. Looks 46-meter cliff is very majestic, especially at sunset, when its outlines cause associations with Irish cliffs. Formally, the object is part of the protected forest park Kadosh, but in the eyes of the local population and tourists it remains an independent attraction. Don’t miss the opportunity to walk along the shady top of the natural formation, as well as to take a risky descent on stony steps – access to Kiseleva Rock is free and free of charge for the time being.

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History of Kiseleva Rock

‘ Kiselyeva’s Rock, view from the northwest

Where to stay

On the approaches to the attraction operates a paid parking lot – the object is easily identifiable by the barrier blocking the way to the cliff. After paying the fee (the amount varies from year to year), you can freely pass into the private territory, leave the car and unfold the tent in the area of the cliff or even on the beach. The main thing, do not forget to stock up on drinking water and food – there are no outlets and cafes near the rock Kiseleva.

Vacation advice.

Advice to vacationers: planning to camp in this location, stock up on repellent – by evening there are a lot of midges. In addition, in the season be prepared for the invasion of jellyfish – for unknown reasons they are very fond of these places.

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How to get there

If sleeping in a tent does not correspond to your ideas of a comfortable vacation, but you want to visit the natural attractions, go on a boat trip to the rock. From the central beach of Tuapse there are daily boats with tourists. The duration of the trip – from 1 to 1.5 hours, but the first option does not provide disembarkation on the beach. The cost of an adult ticket – 1000 RUB, children’s ticket – 800 RUB.

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‘ Tuapse can be done on foot or by car. The first option is the most energy-consuming – start from the Tuapse beach Pauk, making your way along the coastal edge along the sea in a southwestern direction. On the way you will have to overcome obstacles in the form of boulders and rocky debris, as well as periodically wade through the water. The length of the route is about 4 kilometers.

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Motorists leaving from Tuapse, you need to keep going in the direction of the village of Agoy. Landmark, indicating the turn to the park Kadosh, will be a wooden cross. Turning on the asphalt road, starting right behind the Orthodox symbol, you need to overcome about 1.5 km to the sign “Car camping”, near which there will be a turnoff to the forest dirt road. The final point of the journey is the barrier of the paid parking lot. You can leave your car in front of it and go further on foot or pay for a parking space to the employee of the camping and drive into the parking lot.

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There is a daily minibus service to Kadosh Park. The route number is 18, departure – from the railway station of Tuapse. The schedule of transportation may vary depending on the season. The bus does not stop at the Kiseleva Rock, so from the final stop to the attraction you will have to walk along a dirt forest road.

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