Ginal

The path to Mount Jinal leads through the park, the resident site "Kurzelenstroy" and then on a country road.

Approximately halfway already visible Ginal, which is higher point Range of the same name (1541 m). At the top of the mountain is a meteorological station.

From the heights of Ginala offers a wonderful view of the south. Far below, in the foreground, a huge hilly plateau spread out, rugged to the deep valley of Kich-little River and beams. For a nice little, from the West to the East, a low, with the soft outlines of the Anar-Syrte ridge. Behind him, north of Elbrus, the deep gorge of the Malki River. Left-sheer cliffs of a high plateau dagger, and even to the left - the rocky peak of Nauddze. In the far plan - Elbrus, his fathers and chain of snow-covered vertices of the Chief Caucasus Range.

In the north, among the Schobmlen Plain, a group of Gorlakcolites is towers: in the foreground of Juza, Yeta, on the back of Beshtau, Mashuk and other rocky and domed peaks of Pyatigora.

The panorama opens with Ginal leaves a big impression. In the species, it is a little inferior to Bermamat - a better panoramic point in the distant surroundings of Kislovodsk. And the latitude of the review even surpasses it. At clear days in the morning, Kazbek can be seen from Ginal.

Through Mount Jinal passes the border between the Stavropol Territory and the Kabardino-Balkarian ASSR.

Lifting to Ginal can be started on a country road or, to reduce the path, on the slopes of subalpine meadows. The road was seen from afar. It is branched to the left of the road leading along the Ginal Range to the Big Kabardian village of Kamennevsky.

You can return to another way - according to the country road leading to Essentuki. Distance from Kislovodsk to Ginal 18 kilometers.

Tourist routes from Kislovodsk

Mount Jinal

The path to Mount Jinal walks through the park towards the May Day Polyana, which has to go to the asphalt road and go before its end on the border of the park. Next road is ground. It leads through a hilly terrain along the Ginal Range. On the way, on the household plot, Kurzhelenstroy, it is recommended to stock up with water, since the area is anhydrous to the djinal. Approximately halfway, he is visible to Ginal, which is similar to the Cabar-Mountain located north-east of Kislovodsk in the Ginal Range system. Jinal height 1542 meters above sea level.

Lift to Mount Jinal begins from the development of the roads to the left, which is well visible from published. The road leading along the ridge connects Kislovodsk with the village of Kamennikovsky, located during the merger of Malki and Kich-Malk. At Mount Jinal is the building of a former meteorological station, in which tourists usually spend the night.

From the heights of Jinal opens amazing view South. Far below, in the foreground, a hilly plateau spread out the gorges of the Kich-Malka river and deep beams of her tributaries: Tara-Cole, Sullau-Cole, Ull-Pake, and others. For Kich-Malka, from the West to the East, the lowest With soft outlines Ridge Anar-Syr. Behind him from Elbrus to the north stretched the deep gorge of the Malki River. To the left - the heads of the high plateau of the dagger, and left the left - the rocky vertex Nude. In the background - Elbrus, his fathers and chain of snow-covered vertices of the Chief Caucasus Range. But in all its beauty, Elbrus can only be seen in the morning, in the early clock, when the first rays ascending sun Play on his eternal snow, unpacitably changing shades from gently pink to silver-white.

In the north, among the Schobril Plain, the Gor-Laccolite group rises: in the foreground, Juza and Yutz, in the rear Beshtau, Mashuk, etc.

Opels from the mountain Ginal Panorama leaves a big impression. In the species, it is a little inferior to Bermamat - a better panoramic point in the distant surroundings of Kislovodsk. And in the latitude of the horizon, it even surpasses him in a clear morning with Ginala can be seen Kazbek. Through Mount Jinal passes the border between Stavropol Territory and Kabardino-Balkarian ASSR.

Return to Kislovodsk is better in the Ginal Range. This path is much more interesting in species, especially if it is clear, good weather. From the building of the former weather station to take the direction on the triangulation tower, visible in the north-west, on one of the heights of the Ginal Range, and go to her mountain meadows. From this noticeable reference point to continue the next way to the mountain Big SaddleFrom which a good trail begins, leading through the Red Sun of the Sun to the city.

Mount of Upper Ginal is a place that it is recommended to visit everyone who arrived in. Its height is 1541 m. And the distance to the city itself has 14 km. Nearly 8 km is the village of Kichmalka (Kichibalyk), which was called from the eponymous river. Often you can hear the question: what language does the name come from? This is Karachay-Balkar, translated from him to Kichi - "Small", Balyk - "Occar". From here also offers a beautiful view of the Northern Elbrus.

What will be able to see at the tops?

• At the height itself there is a meteorological station.
• Ahead will be a big plateau with hills, beams and the river valley of the Kichmalka.
• The ridge is located the Anar-Syr.
• From the northern side of Elbrus there is a gorge of the Malki River.
• Not far from her - the plateau dagger and the top of the mountain Naushidze with cliffs.
• On the north side there is a group of mountains of Laccolites.
• On the horizon will be seen Elbrus, his chains of vertices and spurs.
• In clear weather, you can see Kazbek.

Such a panorama does not leave anyone indifferent. Many people make here excellent photos to keep impressions for life. By latitude of review, the peak can compete except with Bermamat. The Ginal Range includes a huge amount of caves. They can be seen on the slopes of the vertices covered by subalpine steppe vegetation. Cools consist of sandstones and limestone chalk period.

Some tourists, settled, try to learn how to drive to the sights. Here leads tourist routewhich begins in the city itself. It runs through the park, "Kurzelenstroy" and a country road. Next you need to go along the Ginal Range. The area is hilly and leads to the village of Kamennikovskoye in the East. You can return through the country road, which follows to Essentuki.