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The ecological ring is laid in the mountains above Yalta − the resort capital of Crimea.
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The scenic route joins two hiking trails − the three-kilometer Shtangeyevskaya ...
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... and Botkinskaya, which stretches for four kilometers.
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Both trails are great for terrenkur (health walking), as they run through a coniferous forest.
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There are majestic pines, thujas and other evergreen trees. Many of them have grown up to 30 meters in height.
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This endless green sea attracts: Come to admire!
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The mountain amphitheater rises above you − the smooth skyline of ancient peaks cutting into the sky.
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And views of the Yalta Valley and the resort capital of Crimea proper open to your eyes.
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And of course, the view of the sea surface merging with the sky on the horizon.
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Shtangeyevskaya trail begins on the highway near the Uchan-Su waterfall and ascends to the Stavri-Kaya rock.
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The trail was created in the mountains at the very end of the 19th century − in 1889-1899.
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It became one of the first hiking trails in Russia.
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The route is named after Fyodor Shtangeyev, the doctor from Yalta, who specialized in the treatment of tuberculosis.
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The vertical drop on the Shtangeyevskaya trail is 250 meters.
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At the Stavri-Kaya cliff, the Shtangeyevskaya trail changes for the Botkin trail (in the foto).
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Stavri-Kaya rises to 663 meters. Its name means the Cross Cliff. By the way, there really is a cross on it.
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Botkin trail descends to the South Coast Highway, leading to the place between the Glade of Fairy Tales Museum and the Fairy Tale Zoo. In fact, this is the Yalta outskirt.
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The name of the trail was given by the outstanding physician Sergei Botkin, who at his time highly appreciated the healing properties of the south coastal climate.
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The trail here was laid by members of the Yalta branch of the Crimean-Caucasian Mountain Club later, after the death of Sergei Botkin. This was in the very first years of the 20th century.
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Both trails − Shtangeyevskaya and Botkinskaya − are very popular among lovers of forest hiking.
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Especially in autumn, when the forest dresses up in bright outfits − yellow, red and crimson "dresses".
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Once there, be sure to breathe deeply − soak up the healing coniferous air!
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And the picturesque nature will be a pleasant addition − enjoy!
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