Atish - a waterfall of amazing beauty in Bashkortostan

The Yuzhnouralsk waterfall Atysh (how to get there, written below) is in the Beloretsk district of Bashkortostan and is considered, perhaps, the most beautiful place of this region.

From Bashkir language "atish" means "hitting", "shooting". This name is suitable for a waterfall, because it actually hits a powerful stream directly from the cliff.

Characteristics of the waterfall

Its origin of water is taken underground. Underground river Atysh, rising up to the grotto, comes to the surface, beats from the cave with an inclined stream. The width of the waterfall is 6 meters, and the height is slightly more than 4. Though it is small, it is the only one of its kind in the Urals. Thanks to this, Bashkortostan, whose waterfall Atysh is quite popular, constantly receives travelers. The mountain from which the water flows is called Yash-Kuz-Tash.

The depth of the grotto Atysh is more than 10 meters, the water washed the stones here for many millennia. Therefore, naturally, a lake was formed here. Water in it falls not only from the falls, but underground sources feed it. Filling, the lake gives life to a small streamlet, which winds down the stream to the stream of Lemes. At the foot of the mountain there is another small river - Inzer. The water in the source is always the same, like any underground creek it is cold, it has a temperature of +4 degrees.

An interesting fact: the locals call Inzer a man, he is quiet, calm. They call Lamez a woman. She is fragile, gurgling. And Atysh (waterfall) is called a "woman grumbling."

The Yash-Kuz-Tash mountain consists of limestone rocks that formed 580 million years ago. Two mountain rivers - Atysh and Agui - have struck in the limestone caves, many of which are now flooded with water.

Natural objects

Atysh is a waterfall, which is a complex natural reserve. In addition to the most natural object, caves and grottos, underground channels and other karst forms of relief have significance here. The flora and fauna of this place also has a special role. Rare plants and some representatives of the animal world that live here are under protection.

There is a karst zone. Near the natural object you can find many funnels. Thanks to the flow of underground reservoirs, stalactites and stalagmites were formed. The most interesting can seem to be the Reserve Cave; Its length is about 180 meters. In it, skulls of bears were found . However, they "knit" with the walls of the cave because of the accumulation of accumulation. This place was formed even at the time when the river valley appeared.

Places for tourists

Of course, Atysh is a waterfall, which is most popular among tourists and lovers of beauty. Every year visitors from all corners of the country come here every season. Getting to the waterfall is quite difficult. Even if you drive yourself by car from the nearest cities, this trip will still take more than 24 hours. Therefore, you should plan your trip with an overnight stay.

North of the waterfall, a few kilometers away, you can see an interesting place where Atysh and Agui through the karst cave get inside the mountain. Its local name is Atysh-Sugan, which literally means "Atysh failed." In these vicinities there are many karst caves and other smaller funnels. They can go down and see stalagmites and stalactites. The largest and most interesting cave in this place is the Zapovednaya. The total length of its moves is 180 meters. Here skulls of cave animals and even traces of human activity were found.

Infrastructure here is not fully developed. Tourists need to take care of everything you need yourself, from food to bedding.

How to get there?

Atysh is a waterfall that can be reached in three ways: on your own car, on a bicycle or on a hiking trail.

By car, you need to go to the village of Upper Lemezes. From it to the waterfall is a 10 km long road. But it is very complicated, several times you have to wade the river, so it's better to travel on an off-road car. In some areas it is necessary to go straight on the river, and against the current of the water.

If you are a pedestrian tourist, then the nearest way from Ufa by train to the city of Inzer. The stop is called "71 km". From the stop to the mountain the path is 7 kilometers long. The road also lies along the river. You can admire the beautiful places: the calm shallow rivulet of Lemese and the surrounding forests.

When is the best time to come?

Such a difficult path to the waterfall will be for real tourists one of the most interesting adventures. After all Atysh (waterfall) on the map is difficult to find. The award at the top will be untouched nature and cool clean water. Travel can be arranged in any season. It is beautiful in winter and in summer. The main thing is to choose a time when there will be no rain, and it is desirable that they are not there two weeks before the hike. The ragged road considerably complicates the task, and cloudy weather deprives the journey of pleasure.