Many of us believe that the Tula region is extremely modest nature. Experienced tourists, of course, know that this is not so. If you also think that you cannot find a breathtaking view in these places, then our advice to you is to definitely visit the Ishutinskoye settlement. We have collected everything interesting about him in this article.
What is this - Ishutinskoye settlement?
The photo of this lovely place will tell everything for itself. Ishutinsky is a steep cliff near the river with the telling name Beautiful Sword. Geographically, this miracle is located in the Efremov district, in the south of the Tula region.
The hillfort, which is an adornment of the Central Russian Upland, is popular among many tourists, especially residents of Moscow. From the capital to these places, only 350 kilometers along the comfortable M4 highway, which is approximately 4 hours drive. True, to the very Ishutinskoye settlement you need to drive a little along the unpaved off-road.
History of the place
The cliff was named Ishutinsky because of the nearby villageIshutino. But with the settlement, the situation is much more interesting. Historians claim that this is where the city was located. Since the cliff itself is small, there were no more than 200 inhabitants - Scythians or Sarmatians. The town was truly invulnerable to enemies - it was surrounded by steep ditches on three sides, and a fortified fortress was additionally erected, the entrance to which was blocked by ramparts from the only side.
An interesting legend has been preserved about the Ishutinsk settlement on the Beautiful Sword. The town always seemed to the Tatars a tidbit, because they made more than one attempt to capture it, which they never succeeded, thanks to the cunning of the locals - as soon as the invaders approached the city, it was instantly empty. Not a single person was on the streets or in the houses. Having searched everything in the district, the unfortunate warriors found only warm coals in the furnaces - it seemed that only a moment ago there were people here. This strange phenomenon so discouraged and frightened the superstitious Tatars that they hurriedly left the town. And the inhabitants again, as if from under the ground, appeared there.
What happened suggests that the people who inhabited the modern Ishutinsk settlement knew secret passages to a vast cave or even a network of caves. However, nothing of the kind has been found so far. It is known for certain that excavations were carried out in these places in the seventies of the XIX century. The initiator was the official peasant of the village of Slobodskoye Belov Ivan Ivanovich. He, like many others, failed to discover the clue to the legend.
Interesting nearby
If you come to the Tula region to the Ishutinskoye settlement, then you have the opportunity to get acquainted with a number of interesting and amazing places located nearby:
- Many people are attracted by the abandoned dam of the Ishutinskaya hydroelectric power station. The recognizable remains of a stone hall for two cars can still be seen here.
- Slightly away from the Ishutinskaya HPP, tourists-seekers can easily find an abandoned old cellar. No legends or history of this object have been preserved.
- Not far from the Ishutinsk settlement, you can see the threshold, a picturesque rift, along which you can ford the Beautiful Mecha. Springs with clean water spring from the ground here.
But there is nothing left of the city on the cliff - only earthen ramparts.
How to get there
You can get to the Ishutinsk settlement both by private car and by public transport. Consider both options:
- Public transport: three times a day a bus from Efremov comes to the village of Ishutino. Efremovo itself can be easily reached by train from the capital.
- On your own: from Moscow, follow the M4 highway to Efremov itself. Then turn onto Blagodat (Route P126). Being on the highway exactly to the north of the settlement, turn onto the forest dirt road (there are three such paths in front of you). On it you need to go strictly to the south. The forest road at the end will have two branches: one leads to the very top of the cliff, the other, more rolled, to a long and winding descent into the lowland.
The coordinates of the place are as follows: N 53° 9.079', E 38° 29.102'. The road does not interfere with hiking in any weather, but in the wet season it is better to think about your safety on the descent and make your route along the bottom of the ravine.
Tourists
If you want to enjoy the fabulous sunrise after leaving the tent in the morning, then it is better to camp on the top of the cliff. Your eyes will see the endless Tula forests, the curved Beautiful Sword, stretching beyond the horizon, the sandstones golden in the sun. There is also a place for parking in the lowlands, but keep in mind that there are a lot of tourists here on summer weekends.
When descending to the river, take care of your safety - there are sharp stones at the bottom, so it is best to put on slippers. Since the current is strong in places on the Red Sword, keep a close eye on the children on the water.
Ishutinskoye settlement is a picturesque place available for recreation. So that many people after you can admire its beauties, do not forget to collect all the garbage and take it with you. The future of nature in these beautiful places is in your hands!
