Uzundzha
Uzundzha Canyon is one of the natural charms of Crimea on the border of the Ai-Petryna Yayla, in the Balaklava district of Sevastopol. It begins immediately beyond the eastern outskirts of the village of Kolkhozne, so it is difficult to get lost at the start.
The Uzundzha River, one of the constituents of the Black River, cut through this terrain - the entire local landscape is the work of centuries of water. The village of Kolkhozne lies at an altitude of about 360 meters, so a walk through the canyon is a purely mountain activity, without any hint of a beach mood.
The name here is ancient: Uzundje is mentioned in the Ottoman land register of 1686. That is, the place name of Crimean Tatar origin is older than any tourist guide you will take with you.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Uzundzha Canyon and where is it?
This is one of the natural charms of Crimea in the Balaklava district of Sevastopol, among the spurs of the Ai-Petryna Yayla. The canyon begins immediately beyond the eastern outskirts of the village of Kolkhozne.
What river flows here?
The canyon was paved by the Uzundzha River - one of the constituents of the Black River. That is, all this relief is the work of water, not someone's whim.
How to get here?
The landmark is the village of Kolkhozne, to which the Orlyne - Kolkhozne regional road leads. The canyon itself starts on the eastern outskirts of the village, so it is already on foot.
At what height is this all happening?
The village of Kolkhozne lies at an altitude of about 360 m above sea level, so a walk through the canyon is an activity for the mountain area, not for the beach mood.
Where did this name come from?
Old toponym: Uzundje is mentioned in the Ottoman land register of 1686. The name is of Crimean Tatar origin, so the history here is older than any tourist guide.