Khapkhal
Khaphal Reserve is a hydrological reserve in the Crimean Mountains with an area of about 250 hectares, under protection since 1974. The main star here is one and indisputable: the Jur-Jur waterfall, the most well-watered in Crimea, which does not dry up even in the middle of summer.
Jur-Jur is about 16 meters high, and the East Ulu-Uzen River falls in a whole cascade in the gorge. There are beeches, oaks and almost 800 red-book yews growing around, and a rare freshwater crab - also from the Red Book - is hiding in the water.
The lower part with the main waterfall is completely accessible by paths and does not require heroism. But the upper part of the gorge is already an area for the prepared, so it is better not to rush there without experience.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Khaphal and why go there?
Khaphal Reserve is a hydrological reserve in the Crimean Mountains with an area of 250 hectares, which has been protected since 1974. The main star here is the Jur-Jur waterfall, the largest in Crimea.
What is he, that Jur-Jur?
About 16 meters high and 5 meters wide, with a water flow of about 270 liters per second. Unlike many Crimean waterfalls, it does not dry up even in the summer.
What is interesting, besides the waterfall?
The Eastern Ulu-Uzen River descends in a cascade of waterfalls in a gorge at an altitude of about 468 m. Beech trees, oaks and almost 800 thousand Red Book berry trees grow nearby, and a rare freshwater crab lives in the water - also a Red Book crab.
How difficult is the route?
The lower part with the main waterfall is completely accessible by trails. But the upper part of the gorge is already for the prepared, without experience it is better not to climb there.
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