Mzimta River, Russia

From series “The Most Dangerous River Rapids for Rafting”

Mzimta river, which is located in the Krasnodar region, not far from Sochi, is one of the permanent places for rafting competitions in Russia. The uniqueness of this river is that it is ideal for beginners as well as for experienced athletes. The name of the river is translated by Uzbek as 'crazy water', which completely reflects the peculiarity of Mzimta.

The course of the river is divided into three sections, each of which has its own complexity level. On these routes, the river is divided by three beautiful gorges: Greek Gorge, Ah-Tsu and Ahschtyrsk Gorge. One of the most complicated stretches of the river is the high Ah-Tsu waterfall. Behind the ravine of the same name is the incredibly quiet and beautiful course, where beginners can master the beginnings of rafting. The above-mentioned waterfall has the sixth, highest complexity level, which is quite rare for the Russian rivers.

Like many other mountain streams of the Krasnodar region, Mzimta is characterized by the rather low water temperature. This special feature is a must for beginners and those who have become accustomed to the river hikes on the warm tropical rivers. The beginners can be recommended to go to the river mouth. The water here is quite quiet, so you can drive even with the catamarans comfortably.

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Best hotels near Mzimta River

Amosov's House

Located in 2 km from Mzimta River
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Rooms: 6

Rooms at Amosov's House are air-conditioned and come a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. Some of them … More: photo, rates and booking

Yunost Hotel

Located in 5 km from Mzimta River
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Rooms: 72

The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style décor. Each room comes with a TV, a refrigerator and a private … More: photo, rates and booking

Morskoy Yozh Hostel

Located in 6 km from Mzimta River
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Rooms: 4

The bright, air-conditioned dormitory rooms include a wardrobe. The shared bathrooms are in the hallway. Guests can cook their meals in the small … More: photo, rates and booking

Radisson Blu Beach Resort & Spa

Located in 7 km from Mzimta River
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Rooms: 508

The modern and spacious rooms here will provide you with an electric kettle, a minibar, a balcony, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

6 km - Ahshtyrskaya Cave

From the series 'Famous Stables of Ancient People'

The Akhshtyrskaya Cave is also an outstanding archaeological place in the world. This cave you can find in Sochi, Russia. Edouard Alfred Martel, a French scientist, had found it during the large researching in 1903. In 1936, archaeologist Sergei Nikolayevich Zamyatin …

9 km - Canyon Psaho

From the series 'Dangerous Faults and Rifts of Earth Crust'

In Russia, there are also several places with dangerous faults. One of them is situated in Sochi National Park. Canyon Psaho is a real tectonic fault. The great canyon is divided on two - a dry and a wet. On the bottom of the wet canyon goes a river and a dry part …

13 km - Tsandripshsky Temple

From the series ' Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization'

Another amazing religious object is the Tsandripshsky temple that was built in the 6th century. It is located in the picturesque village of Gantiadi. According to historical records, in ancient times it housed a fortress and a settlement. In the Middle Ages, a …

16 km - Vorontsovskaya Cave

From the series 'Famous Stables of Ancient People'

Vorontsovskaya Cave has also placed in Sochi, Russia. It is not just a cave – it is a huge complex of caves which is in the top 10 huge cave complexes of the world. Its length is about 11,5 km and it has 14 entrances. For a long time, there had lived the ancient …

49 km - Miussera Temple

From the series ' Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization'

Abkhazia is also rich in unique Christian sites. One of the most amazing ancient temples that is worth looking is in the Miussera reserve. The national reserve is very picturesque; it is located near the popular beach resort of Golden Bay. Amidst of its extensive …

157 km - Bedia Cathedral

From the series ' Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization'

In Abkhazia, pilgrims and tourists have an opportunity to visit another important religious object, the Bedia Cathedral. It is located in the village of Agubedia. The landmark was built in the late 10th century. This cathedral was consecrated in honor of Our Lady of …

Top destination around Mzimta River - Adler

At the beginning of the 6th century AD, 1300 years ago, the first Greek colonies were formed on the coast. One of the books, dating back to the beginning of the last century, which describes in more detail the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, was written by a traveler-geographer, the legendary Swiss Dubois de Montpar. In this book the first name of the city in the local language is Ardlar.

During the Caucasian wars among the Russian officers were Germans. In addition, numerous Russian officers perfectly knew the German language. It was quite difficult for them to pronounce the name Ardlar, in comparison to pronouncing the German word "Ardler", which in translation meant "Eagle". One of the main features of the city was a specific climate. Due to the increased level of moisture and frequent torrential rains, numerous marshes were actively spreading malaria. Until the middle of the XIX century, this disease was a real disaster for all residents and it scared off all visitors. Hardly, not every local experienced the severe debilitating illness.
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