Mount Sugomak is located in the Chelyabinsk region, it is the second largest in this region. It is located on the western border of the city of Kyshtym, next to the highest mountain of the Egoza region. The height of Sugomak is 591 m.
Name and origin of the mountain
The name of the mountain has Bashkir roots, which means "water rat". In addition to the described object, other natural objects have the same name - a lake, a cave and a reserve.
There is a beautiful local legend about the origin of such objects as Mount Sugomak and Egoza. According to legend, a young guy Sugomak fell in love with a girl Egoza, who was from another hostile Bashkir family. Relatives tried to separate the lovers, and they decided to escape from their native land. Young people were very worried that they brought a lot of grief to their relatives, but they could not stop loving each other. Then they turned to the gods and asked for peace in their native Bashkir land, and for themselves - never to be separated. The gods fulfilled the request of the lovers, returned them to their native lands and made them mountains that stand next to each other and mourn their love. A lake was formed from the tears of Egoza and Sugomak.
Cave
Mount Sugomak has a peak that is composed of rocky rocks. Broad-leaved forests spread at the foot. This area is practically devoid of vegetation. An unusual cave formed at the foot of the eastern slope of the mountain. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it consists of rocks of white marble, which are not inherent in this region. It itself is small, 125 m long. This is the second largest marble cave in the Urals (the first - Salnikova - is only 9 m longer). The entrance to it is an inverted trapezoid shape 3 m high, 6 m wide. The cave consists of three grottoes connected by narrow passages. It does not contain the usual stalactites and stalagmites, because it does not contain limestone rocks, but consists entirely of marble.
The first grotto is named Privhodova. It is small in size, has a slight slope, and due to the large entrance it is very bright. In winter, bizarre ice forms resembling stalactites form here.
The second grotto is a large hall, with high walls and a damp floor made of clay. Unlike the first, the air temperature in it is constant, warm.
You need to descend into the third grotto with a rope, as it is located at a depth of 4 m. It resembles a narrow corridor, at the end of which there is a small source.
Lake and stream
At 120 m from the entrance to the cave, a spring of Maryina's tears breaks through. Next to him stretched the eponymous meadow. The spring is a thin stream, with a total length of 300m, flows into the lake.
On the other side of the mountain at the foot there is a small reservoir. Its total area is almost 3 km2, the length of the coastline is about 15 km. The average depth of the lake is within 2-3 m, the maximum is 5 m. During the spring flood, the reservoir becomes deeper - the water level increases to 7 meters. The eastern and northern shores are composed of crystalline rocks and overgrown with larch. There are 5 small islands in the lake suitable for recreation. The largest of them is Birch. Plots with alder plantations, willow groves and small pine forests are scattered everywhere.
Climbing the mountain
Mount Sugomak in Kyshtym pleases tourists with an easy climb. Even beginners can overcome its slopes. Ecological paths stretched from all sides, which are clearly visible even in winter. The average climbing time to Sugomak is 1 hour. No special equipment is needed. It is possible to drive to the top of Mount Egoza even by car.
Natural complex
Mount Sugomak in Kyshtym (photos are given in this article), together with a cave and a lake, make up a single natural object - the Sugomak Natural Complex. This is a protected area of the Chelyabinsk region.
The natural complex is a popular place for tourists who love a relaxing holiday. Not far from it there are tourist camps that await visitors almost all year round. The most popular: recreation centers "Sukhoyak", "Alder-Sukhoyak", private summer cottages.
Mount Sugomak inHow to get to Kyshtym?
The site of the natural complex can be reached from 4 major cities: Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Yekaterinburg and Kurgan.
To get to the mountain from Yekaterinburg, you need to move along the highway to Chelyabinsk. From there, turn right to the city of Kasli, and then to the city of Kyshtym. At the entrance to the latter, you need to turn to Slyudorudnik and bury yourself in the lake. To approach the foot of the mountain, you need to turn right from the reservoir. The total distance from Yekaterinburg to the destination is 140 km.
From Kurgan you need to get to Chelyabinsk. Then follow the same road. The distance from Kurgan to Sugomak is 360 km. From Ufa it is recommended to pave the way, moving towards the city of Zlatoust, and from there to the city of Kyshtym. The distance is about 400 km. Throughout the journey there are convenient entrances and "pockets" for parking and picnics. Therefore, it will be quite easy to go to such an interesting object as Mount Sugomak in Kyshtym. How to get to the bottom? This can be done thanks to the rolled roads. However, they are unpaved, so weather conditions should be taken into account. For example, in bad weather, only an SUV will pass there. There is no paved road from Kyshtym to Sugomak.
In closing
It is worth adding that many people praise the area where Mount Sugomak is located. Beautiful clean air, a lake, a picturesque landscape attract many tourists. The important thing is that not only those who are fans of mountain landscapes like it here.
