"Crimean Shanghai" ... the picture that pops up in the head with such a phrase, nor on iota does not correspond to reality. In fact, such a wonderful name here is called Mount Shahan-Kaya (translated from the Turkic "Sokolina Mountain"), she is Nichan Kaya. It is clear that the consonant name was simply asking for analogy with chinese city. What is famous for this place and what to do there simple tourist? We simply say: on the part of adrenaline Mount Shahan Kaya can be called one of the coolest places in all of the CIS.
Firstly, this huge rock, standing away from the Ai-Petrinsky Yayla, like a magnet attracts climbers. It has a negative slope, because the routes here are extremely complex, but also extremely interesting. They say, for the first time, Mount Shahan-Kai climbers won only in 1966. Secondly, the surrounding beauty is simply incredibly picturesque, here you can walk for hours and days, enjoying each new bend of the trails and the opening angle. To do this, despite the very negative slopes easier simple - two, albeit not lungs, but the local "Shanghai" surrounds the pedestrian trails. Finally, Shaan-Kaya - Mecca roofjumpers, which are made with its vertices incredible jumps with a free drop by 160 m.
If you look at Shaan Kai from above, it will be seen that this cliff would seem to spare from the main mountain Massiva Ai-Petri and slightly crawled down, wanting to get to the sea. Who knows, maybe someday she will succeed. Its the northern slope is quite smooth and gentle - it is here that hiking tourists and other celebrating yawats walk. But the southern slope is very cool, here and pass the exhausted flocks of climbers, competitions, in a word, life boils.
The height of the cliff Shaan-Kaya - 871 m.
If you look at Mount Shaan-Kay from above, it will be seen that this cliff would seem to spare from the main mountain range ah-petri and slightly crawled down, wanting to get to the sea. Who knows, maybe someday she will succeed.
Alpineers should be known that the height of the heights of the Shahan-Kaya wall reaches 250 m, the complexity local routes refer to the 6th category.
As for the crazy roofjumpers, they don't tell them a lot about them. It is necessary to be an extruded suigolova to be cut from a height of 235 m, reaching 160 m of free fall. However, all this occurs under the sensitive guidance of instructors, from a comfortable area, and not just with a suitable boulder, as well as with professional equipment. As a rule, all jumpers accompanies their own director, who then mounts the memory of the people whining in the stone abyss.
On the South Bank Crimea. It is not part Main ridge Crimean mountains, and put forward to the sea, in front of Alupkin's wall.
If you look at Shaan Kai from above, it will be seen that this cliff would seem to spare from the main mountain range ah-Petri and slightly crawled down, wanting to get to the sea. Who knows, maybe someday she will succeed.
Her northern slope is quite smooth and gentle - it is here that tourists are trappers. But the southern slope is very cool, here and pass the learned groups of climbers, competitions, in a word, life boils. Alpineers should be known that the height of the heights of the Shahan-Kaya wall reaches 250 m, the complexity local routes refer to the 6th category.
Shaan-kaya can be considered a place for a joint of three crops. It is often compared to the top of El Captain in the USA - the same steep wall, leaving up to 250 meters. It is also possible to associate this place with China, because the locals nicknamed her Shanghai. Nearby, by the way, are the rocks of Small Shanghai. The main name of the mountain as the "falcon rock" is translated. It is named so because it is almost impossible to get here from the southern slopes. Only in 1966, the top was conquered by Soviet climbers. This conquest entered the story: after all, the largest canopy in the USSR with a negative bias.
Address: South Coast of Crimea, not far from Alupka and Simeiz.
How to get to: To just walk under or around Shaan-Kai, you can take on buses No. 28 or No. 42 from the Yalta Bus Station, which are followed by the "Kennel" stop in Alupka. From there - up the road, then across the vineyards to get to the dirt road, which will bring almost under the wall of the ridge. To go for quite a long time, because the best option is on your own car, taxi or catch the fellow traveler.
For roofjumpers and climbers, everything is easier: they are taken out in teams, as a rule, for several days - with preliminary instructing and overnightrs in tents.
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Among the numerous picturesque lakes of Crimea is so small that they even do not have their own specific name, that is, they are associated with neighboring attractions. But they are not deprived of their charms, always attracting the attention of tourists. Such reservoirs include a small lake from the Schalan-Kaya cliff, which is not far from Alupka.
Where is the reservoir in the Crimea?
Lake is located at the picturesque rock of Shaan-Kaya, closest to him, a little further - and. In the list of natural attractions of Crimea, it takes a worthy place against the background of tourist "giants". By the way, according to individual sources, the reservoir is called Casimovsky.
Lake on the map of Crimea
Geological past lake
Schalan-Kaya's rock, near which Ozerzo is located, is noteworthy in itself. Overbounding tectonic movements, she separated from and walked on one and a half kilometers to the sea.
Now it rises a huge block, about 250 m tall (above sea level - 871 m), having a rock mirror with a negative slope from the south side. The non-incredibly from the rock formation arose as a result of a local lowering of the relief and karst waters overlooking this place on the surface. Feeding underground sources, it has clean water remaining cold even in hot summer days.
Such an unusual relief due to geology, made the rock one of the most difficult in the former USSR. He was passed by the waters only in 1966, and the Troika Obelchkov received the title of the title of Champions of the Union for passing the route.
Emerald Bead over Alupka
The lake of the cliff Shaan-Kaya, as already noted, very small. But it is very popular like local residentsand guests of the peninsula. 
Getting to it easily, you need to turn off the South Coast Highway towards the mountains right above Alupka, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Kennel stop.
Two trails lead to water and scalding education, one of which is called "Jewish". Trails are interesting in themselves, they looped among huge boulders, sometimes enter small pineails, and at times crossed tiny vineyards.
There will be not far away, just about one and a half kilometers. The lake is clearly seen from afar, in the dwelling days there are a tent of tourists and fishermen. Fishing in the reservoir is not so rich, but karasi, perch and carps are caught regularly.
But often people come here simply in search of a quiet holiday. There is no bustle familiar to the beaches, and the air smells a mustache and mountain flowers. Unfortunately, a few years ago, a powerful fire occurred near the reservoir, and the forest part of the forest now, as a reproach and a reminder of human levity.
Magnificent views are open from the shores of the Nameless Lake. The tops around are located in a wide amphitheater, in the foreground the beauty of Shaan-Kaya is towers - "Sokolina Mountain". Its rock mirror with a significant negative slope (by the way, the largest in the former union) constantly attracts desperate people.
Traditionally, this is the place of climbing competitions, but in lately He was chosen and, and lovers of paraglid jumps. Still, because the journey from the cliff gives the opportunity to fly in the air more than 220 m. Sitting on the shore of the lake, you can enjoy the spectacle of the competition of these desperate athletes.
If the plans were on the lake near the cliff Shaan-Kaya, stand here for a few days, then you need to stockpenter and provisions to the nearest store, because the nearest store will have to go for about an hour. But the firewood for the fire will be able to find on the shores of a small reservoir, in the nearest sheet.
The fire is necessary here for two reasons. First, the water in the reservoir is cold, after the day of swimming, it will be very useful at the fire. Secondly, nights on the lake just unforgettable! In his pure water, stars are reflected, surrounded by the mighty cut of the ah-petrinsky revolt. It seems as if you look at a huge skillet, at the bottom of which sparkles of stars scattered. If you stopped here on a couple of days, you can make one-day radial outlets on Yayla: k, toward the swallow socket or the Baidar valley.
How to get to the lake?
The way to get to the lake from the Rock Shaan-Kaya in Crimea is interesting to be described slightly higher. For those who are better oriented on the map, we offer a detailed route from Yalta:
Tourist on note
- Address: Scala Shaan-Kaya, n. Alupka, Crimea, Russia.
- Coordinates: 44 ° 25'22 "N (44.42282), 34 ° 1'38" E (34.027327).
Alupka - with her and park, arbors and magnificent beaches - It has long gained the fame of the pearl of the Crimea. But in its surroundings there are such interesting placesAs a lake near the cliff Shaan-Kaya: "undeveloped", little-known to the general public. But they are exactly what they are worth to visit, leaving in the soul of tourists their unforgettable, modest and charming trail. It is possible that after time it will be found: this trace is much deeper and more and more significant than what remains in memory of both courses.
Mount Shahan KayaPerhaps one of the most popular and complex for climbers, on the southern coast of Crimea. Her beauty, height and a slight distance from the main mountain range of the Crimean Mountains, contribute to the attractiveness, both for a hiking tourist and for lovers of extreme sensations.
The geographic coordinates of the Shahan-Kaya mountain on the map of the Crimea GPS N 44.431560, E 34.021120.
Mount Shahan Kaya is Not far from Alupka and well visible from the South Coast Highway. The height of the Shan-Kaya -252 meter mountain, but due to the fact that it is on the hill, the highway seems much higher. Mountain height above sea level - 871 meters. Several million years ago Mountain, as a result of tectonic processes, spared from the main mountain range in Crimean mountains and steadily moving towards the sea. But this process is very not fast and about a couple of million years, perhaps will get to the coast.
Now she retired already 1.3 km from the massif. The name of the mountain that has come down to this day appeared in 15-16 centuries. From the Turkic name, the name is translated as a falconry mountain. For many centuries, the mountain was not conquered and was considered impregnable. In the middle of the last century, this myth was destroyed. In 1966, the vertex was first conquered - in one day. Today, the most desperate climbers are trying to repeat this feat from May to September. In most cases it is possible. Mount Shahan Kaya refers to the highway of the 6th category of complexity and has a negative slope, which makes climbing more interesting and complex.
Tourist route to Shaan-Kaya
Tourist routes to Mount Shahan Kaya Several: one on each side and there is also a route that leads from ai-petrinsky plateau. From Ai-Petri route is intended only for people with special training and climbing skills. But from the South Coast Highway, you can approach the rock close, in a very simple and picturesque route. Both routes begin with a stop - nursery or - firefam, located near Alupka. From the stop and leads a small primer path, which goes to the mountain. The route is quite simple. Choosing on what path to move, as a reference point, keep the direction of the mountain. Do not turn on the transverse trails and trails, which will lead to the cat in the direction of the mountain (there will be a lot there).
There are always many people on the route, so it is difficult to get lost. The last time a man was lost on the route (2007). This happened in the dark and due to improper handling of fire (lost), the most large-scale fire for 100 years in the area has happened. Around 100 hectares of forests burned down and several people were injured, the tourist was saved, but the price was paid too high. So, if you plan to visit these protected areas, then on average, you expect that the route takes 3 to 5 hours and control the time of the walk. Best of all it becomes in the morning at 8:00 and it returns to the track or the source item.
Lake Shaan-Kaya
Near mount Shahan KayaAt a distance of 1.2 km, there is a small picturesque lake, which is the same name as the mountain - Shaan-Kaya. Water in the lake is replenished from karst cracks and from natural precipitation. Lake is very small in summer time The year, especially by September, and looks pretty good in March, when snow starts to melt in the Crimean mountains.
How to get to Shaan-Kai
Get to Shaan Cay The easiest way from the South Coast Highway. From Alupka there is a small road that passes a little higher than the main route, towards the village of the main ridge of the Crimean Mountains, about 1.5- 1.7 km will be a small stop, from which the ground path is departed, towards the slopes of Shaan-Kai. On this road you should start your route. The route is quite simple. If the road diverges on the sides, choose the one that leads to the mountain, and in several places the road will disperse on the left and right side and both trails will lead to the grief. This is the beginning of routes that are divided into left and right bypass. Right is expensive, although it is most likely subjective. If you decide to visit Shaan-Kaya, be sure to read
Shaan-Kaya. (Nichan Kaya, I. Kaya, target) - separately standing from the i-Petrinsky Yavy strongly hanging vertex (871 m.) Not far from Alupka on the southern coast of Crimea. It is not part of the main ridge of the Crimean Mountains, but nominated to the sea, in front of Alupkin's wall. Translated from the Turkic Shaan-Kaya means "falcon rock", available only to falcons. Wall drops from the south side about 250 m., Northern slope is greater.
Past of this cliff on the plateau lead two trails, bypassing the rock to the left and right.
Shaan-Kaya - a cult mountain for the Crimean mountaineering, only a few routes go to the top, and almost all of them are as complex as possible. The first passage of the wall made the team of V. Pavlotos (Yalta) in 1966. For the passage, more than 250 jumper hooks are used. IN last years The Shaan-Kai area is popular among Bolldengists. Under the mountain, many stones up to 5 meters high, on which Boldring festivals were held. From the summit of Shaan-Kai jumped "Base" and "Roupe Jump".
The mural of the mountain on all its height consists of very strong light gray massive and only in places of unclear-layered recrystallized Upper Mountain limestone. They were formed on the shelf part of the shallow bottom of the ocean thethis about 130 million years ago. It was the warm sea. Limestones were formed from skeletal remains of organisms having lived at the bottom of this ocean. Basically from the remains of corals and lime isolated algae. Later, the organic remains compressed and recrystallized under the influence of the pressure of the overlying rocks (which were not preserved) and turned into very strong limestones. A small amount of cracks in these breeds on one side makes the Shahan-Kaya wall resistant to the collaps and fuses, and on the other hand creates certain difficulties when it passes on rock routes.
Limestone spoke out from under the ocean level and acquired their current position as a result of mining and educational processes created Crimean mountains At the site of the former Ocean Tetis. Climbing routes on Shaan Kai require sufficiently high preparation - categories of routes not lower than 5b along the climbing classification, the level of climbing on some routes reaches 8b. Because of its complexity and inconsistency, Mount Shahan Kaya is a sign in mountaineering and rock climbing. The ascents on this mountain with free climbing has not been performed.
Video "Roupe Jump"
How to get?
To get under Shaan-Kai, you need to get to the stop of Alupup "Kitnik" (routes Nos. 42, 28 from the Yalta bus station), and from it up the road, then through the vineyards to reach the dirt road, which displays almost under the wall.
