Waterfalls Psydah and Shapsug

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River Axe - the sixth largest river of the Sochi Black Sea. The length of the river Ashe from the merger forming its tributaries, rivers and Nauzhi Bekish, to the mouth - 13 km. A visit to the picturesque valley of the river Ashe - one of the most interesting and memorable. You will enjoy the panorama of Adygei mountain villages, visited the dolmen in the village Shhafit, see "Rock of the elderly", visit the small mountain "Cave of the Witches" (or "Salvation"). To get to the "Cave of the Witches" is possible, before reaching the village Kalezh and passing 90 m suspension bridge across the River Axe. Then follow the trail to the cave about 200 meters through the forest Colchis. The cave has a diameter of about one meter and a length of 70 m. At the bottom of it flows a stream and you can take a boat ride with a guide. Locals will tell legends associated with the name of the cave. Then, tourists are returning to the aul Kalezh and sent to the waterfalls "Psydah" and "Shapsug". To get to them, will have about 2.5 km along the bed of the River Axe.

Mamedovo gorge

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If you want to get into the gorge, you need to climb on the dirt road up the valley Kuapse, which flows into the sea three kilometers south-east of Asha station. Then it will be necessary to turn off the road at the "Mamedovo canyon" pointer. Upstream you will see the grotto of happiness, which is associated with the legend of Fatima and Hassan. On the right bank stretches Walnut Meadow. This residue former Adygei gardens. Then the valley narrows above the clearing, turning into a gorge. Soon you will be taken to the White Hall, which was formed on the brink of the river. The walls of this room are the vertical cliffs of pale limestone.