Excursion from New Athos along the route three cauldrons - green canyon - anukhva. Excursion from New Athos along the route three cauldrons - green canyon - anukhva New Athos three cauldrons on the map

This excursion trip turned out to be as spontaneous as our trip to the Black Sea coast in general. Just a week ago, my wife and I didn’t even think about going on vacation, but today we were winding in a jeep along a mountain dirt road, which, skirting the Iverskaya Mountain, led us to the “Three Cauldrons” and the “Green Canyon”...

Surprises from the very morning

This time we managed to escape to Abkhazia with great difficulty and only for a few days, and therefore it was decided to reduce the cultural program to a minimum. But, apparently, someone from above decided otherwise and gave us the excursion “Three Cauldrons - Green Canyon - Anukhva” at the very beginning of our vacation.

But the second day of our stay in Apsny was supposed to be devoted to the sea and the sun - especially the day before, despite the fact that we managed to do it in just 2 hours (for which many thanks to ours), Svetlanka and I never got to the sea.

From the very morning everything immediately went wrong. At first it turned out that, like last year, I forgot to put swimwear in my suitcase (this is what it means to make a decision about a trip to the south 5 days before departure). I had to get up before dawn and stomp to the nearest store to buy some new clothes. But since we got out into the world early in the morning, it would have been a shame not to walk to the Primorsky Park, which was still deserted at that time of day, whose ponds were favored by white and black swans, and not to have breakfast in one of the small cafes on the square behind the Rakushka.

By the way, my favorite kharcho met our expectations, being on the level - it was not for nothing that this establishment with a simple sign at the entrance “U Roma” was recommended to us last year. It’s just that on our visit to New Athos it didn’t work out to look here.

Instead of the sea and the beach, jeeping in the Green Canyon

Adgur's call came at the very moment when we, having just returned from a morning walk around the New Athos environs, were getting ready to go to the beach. This call completely confused all our cards. But we hesitated only for a moment - the offer to go on an excursion to the Three Cauldrons, the Green Canyon and the village of Anukhva was greeted with a bang. The sea was immediately relegated to the background (especially since our morning promenade was so long that visiting the beach left us no chance other than to “fry” under the rays of the scorching Abkhaz sun). At 3 o'clock in the afternoon we set off. By the way, throughout our entire stay in New Athos, despite the fact that the weather was kind to us, alas, I never made it to the local beach, limiting myself to swimming in Pitsunda and Sukhum.

I admit, I have previously been to both the Green Canyon and the Three Cauldrons. But I saw Anukhva only from the tower of the Anakopia fortress.

From a bird's eye view, it is especially noticeable at what a respectful distance from each other the houses are scattered in this village. Looking ahead, I will say that the effect of both this remoteness and the fact that the village is located in the foothills at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level is incredibly amazing! We felt this ourselves as soon as we got to Anukhva. But first things first…

Without a doubt, the excursion “Three Cauldrons - Green Canyon - Anukhwa” should begin in the very morning, but even leaving at a later time gave us a lot of vivid emotions and impressions. It must be admitted that the effect of surprise also worked, because this trip was not part of our plans and it took place only thanks to Adgur, who, going with his family to visit his parents in Anukhva, invited us to join the company, promising to stop along the way in Three Cauldrons and Green canyon.

The preparations were short-lived. Half an hour later I heard a familiar voice on the phone: “Have you ordered a taxi?” And after 15-20 minutes, having galloped along the mountain serpentine, Adgur’s “iron horse” stopped in a clearing at the descent to the “Three Cauldrons”.

Immersion in a fairy tale

Leaving Adgur with his family in the clearing, we carefully descend with Svetlanka down the so-called stairs, holding tightly to its railing, otherwise we are guaranteed to skid all the way to the boilers. Having safely reached the canyon, we discover that we are not alone here - several tourists who, like us, went on the excursion “Three Cauldrons - Green Canyon”, accompanied by their guide, climb up the ropes from the “den” of the cauldrons to the top, while the rest of the group , who did not dare to go down directly to the boilers themselves, records this “ascent” on cameras.

Alas, the lack of rain and the clear and sunny weather that has prevailed along the entire coast in recent days have “drained” one of the karst baths. In the second, the stagnant water looks so muddy that hardly anyone would dare to swim here. But usually many people strive to take a dip in the water here.

Frankly, water procedures were not initially part of our plans, so I only do the descent to the boilers for the sake of a few photos - Svetlanka flatly refuses to participate in this attraction, despite my persuasion and assurances that there is no risk in all this. By the way, this time I was unable to find the third boiler, and I once again forgot to ask Adgur about it.

After reviewing the boilers, we decide not to go up to the car yet, but to walk a little along the canyon. Having passed a tiny makeshift cafe with a house that looked like a real hut on chicken legs, we went deeper into the gorge.

The walk is quite comfortable: in places we jump from rock to rock, but mostly we make our way along narrow “paths” that emerge from under the water here and there. If it weren’t for the favorable weather for vacationers, which has delighted vacationers for the last few days, they would have had to take off their shoes and roll up their jeans, walking in ankle-deep water.

The canyon is quiet, fresh and cool. The vines hanging from somewhere above and the canyon walls hanging over us, entwined with ivy and turning here and there into stone arches, create a fabulous atmosphere. Remembering that a more grandiose spectacle awaits us in the Green Canyon, and Adgur and his family at the top, we return to the car.

Returning to the clearing, we notice the appearance of two more jeeps. 4 years ago, on my first visit to the Three Cauldrons, it would not have happened to meet anyone here. This time the same did not happen. Now tourists have “paved the way” here too, and it seems that the excursion “Three Cauldrons - Green Canyon - Anukhwa” will continue to gain popularity. In the meantime, fortunately, this route is still very few people know.

In the grip of the Green Canyon

In just a few minutes we reach the descent to the Green Canyon. We get to the stairs with some difficulty - there is not a single path here, so we have to slide down several meters on damp grass.

Finally we are almost there! Another fifty steps down the iron staircase someone installed here and before us... a lost world. What I saw took my Svetlana’s breath away and involuntarily burst out interjections. The beauty here is, of course, indescribable! The subtropical vegetation surrounding us on all sides seems to make it clear that “the mousetrap has slammed shut” and it is not possible to get out of here.

After a short photo session we hit the road. The “hairiness” of the forest is off the charts! The atmosphere of mystery that is present in this place is felt at every step.

Making our way along the bottom of the canyon, we feel like the heroes of an adventure film, going into the jungle in search of treasure. But, alas, we never got to the “treasures,” that is, to the waterfall. Looking at the clock, we are surprised to realize that about an hour has passed since we arrived at the canyon. Reluctantly we turn back. Having risen to the road, we load into the car and head to the final point of our route - to the mountain village of Anukhva. The excursion “Three Cauldrons - Green Canyon - Anuhwa” continues!

A breath of silence

The closer we get to our goal, the more grandiose the plans that are ripening in my head become. I can’t wait to wander around the outskirts of this village, looking into every corner of it. Fortunately, this time you won’t have to limit yourself in time. But as soon as we arrived at the house of Adgur’s parents, all my agility instantly disappeared. The huge clearing in the yard, where, according to Adgur, they played football as children, and the mountains surrounding Anukhva, produce a stunning effect on us.

Without a doubt, after the daily bustle of the city, after yesterday's two flights and a hundred-kilometer car ride, this breath of silence is exactly what the doctor ordered! From the transcendental feeling of spaciousness and endless freedom, we have only one desire - to fall on the grass in the middle of this clearing and enjoy moments of serenity and bliss.

Half an hour later we are invited to the table. Under the open sky, two hours fly by unnoticed over a leisurely meal and casual conversation. The time is coming to get ready for the return trip, but oh, how I don’t want to leave Anukhva.

With this atmospheric excursion to the Three Cauldrons, the Green Canyon and Anukhva, our short vacation in Abkhazia essentially began. Ahead we still had to travel to the eastern part of Apsny and jeeping to the Abkhazian high-mountain lakes, but we went there, having completely forgotten about all our affairs and worries, intoxicated by our first excursion trip.

P.S. You can see how full the Three Cauldrons are after rain by watching the following video.

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Three cauldrons in New Athos are an unusual miracle in Abkhazia, created by nature itself. Three karst sinkholes located in the gorge of a mountain river, not far from New Athos.

Three boilers in New Athos: description

Three Cauldrons is a mountain river gorge, which got its name due to the three karst sinkholes located here. The boilers are small in diameter and filled with icy water from a mountain river.

The gorge itself is incredibly picturesque and is not inferior in its beauty to the famous one. Also, next to the gorge there is a small cafe with the same name “Three Cauldrons”. Here you can taste delicious shish kebab and other national dishes. The prices in the cafe are, of course, a little high, but quite affordable.

Three boilers in New Athos: where is it located?

The road to the Three Boilers gorge coincides with the road to

When climbing Iverskaya Mountain, near the observation deck you will need to turn left and go down following the signs.

The road is quite suitable for a passenger car.

Three Kotla Gorge on the map of New Athos:

Three cauldrons: descent into the gorge

The most important thing to keep in mind when descending into the gorge is comfortable clothing and shoes. Preferably sneakers or boots with non-slip soles. The gorge is in the shade of trees, so it’s not hot there. The mountain river also adds coolness.

The road and descent into the gorge are wet and very slippery in places. To descend to the boilers in the gorge, thick rope ropes are stretched, which you can hold onto during the descent. In fact, it won’t be possible to go down without them.

You also need to keep in mind that during high water the river and cauldrons overflow and some places may have to be forded.

I advise you to combine a visit to the “Three Cauldrons” gorge with a walk along the Green Canyon, and for those who are especially hardy and brave, you can also climb to the top of the Iveron Mountain, see the Anakopia fortress and enjoy the views of New Athos and Sukhum.

Three Cauldrons (New Athos, Abkhazia) - what it is, photos, how much it costs, how to get there, what to do, map and GPS coordinates. You will learn about all this from this article.

Three Cauldrons in New Athos: photo and description

From the parking lot and ticket office there is a descent into the river bed. To the right - the cafe and the Green Canyon, to the left - Three Cauldrons.

So, Three boilers – This several depressions in the karst rocks of the river bed, reminiscent of containers, which is where the name comes from. In the photo it looks like this:

In fact, “Three Cauldrons” in New Athos is a marvelous corner of the bizarre creations of nature in the gorge of a mountain river.

The descent down takes place using ropes.

⚠ Carefully! It can be very, very slippery!

What to do here?

1. Swim in icy water that doesn’t warm up even by September.
2. Have a picnic.
3. Look at the Three Cauldrons, turn around and go for a walk along the Green Canyon.
4. Look at the Three Cauldrons, turn around and go to the cafe of the same name.

In this article, the photos of the Three Cauldrons near New Athos were taken in mid-September. In June-July the water level will be higher.

Cafe "Three Cauldrons"

There is a mini-cafe near the Three Cauldrons near the canyon. We turn back and go there across the bridge. Two men run things in the kitchen. According to observations, they are not very clean. Prices Not less average relative to other similar institutions in Abkhazia. Not open during low season.

⚠ Cafe “Three Cauldrons” is one of the contenders for the cause of the author of the article’s terrible and long-lasting, excuse me, diarrhea (and yes, don’t forget to buy before traveling to Abkhazia).

After passing the cafe, we find ourselves in a gorge called the “Green Canyon”.

But the water does not allow passage through it.

On the opposite side of the riverbed from the cafe you can climb up using a rope.

And take a short walk there, contemplating the Green Canyon from above.

You can also get to the canyon from the road that led from New Athos to the “Three Cauldrons”. From this point you should go forward another 200 meters. The green canyon will be to the left of the road.

What is the price

Local entrepreneurs organized a descent to Three boilers and they charge a fee at the entrance - 100 rub. Parking is free.

Working hours box office: 9.00-21.00.

Green Canyon is free, if you approach it from the road, and not from the cafe near the Three Cauldrons.

How to get to Three Cauldrons and Green Canyon

Ways to get there to Three Cauldrons in New Athos:

• On foot . The route is marked below on the map with a brown line. The walk from Primorsky Park is approximately 3.5 km. The second option is down the path following the signs from the ticket office to the Anakopia fortress.
• By car . The route from Sukhumi Highway is indicated on the map with a brown line. After New Athos the road becomes gravel, but quite passable by car.

CoordinatesGPS: 43.1009, 40.804708

Three boilers on the map New Athos:

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Abkhazia in winter. Tracts "Three Cauldrons" and "Green Canyon" January 16th, 2017

From the Anakopia fortress we went to explore natural attractions.
The beauty of winter tourism on the Black Sea lies in the absence of tourists.
Where in the summer it’s teeming with people with selfie sticks, in the winter it’s quiet and peaceful.

Three Cauldrons and Green Canyon are just such places.
Mountain river. Waterfalls. And no one.

Route track https://www.endomondo.com/users/17388267/workouts/854075245
Mileage per day 22 km.
Average travel time 8 hours.
Start and finish - the city of New Athos.

Having once again taken in the beautiful scenery from the top of Mount Anakopia, we went down.

In order not to go back the same way, we took a short shortcut straight ahead.
In general, in the mountains it is rarely possible to successfully cut without knowing the terrain; on Mount Mamzyshkha we later managed to do it completely.
But here everything went well.

We came out onto a beautiful wet limestone road. At an altitude of about a hundred meters, it wound parallel to the Psyrtskha River along the edge of the gorge.

We walked the first five kilometers quite briskly and went down the gorge to the river. Here is the Three Cauldrons tract.

Andrei Vladimirovich is a reasonable and risk-free man, he immediately rushed along the wooden bridge to the veranda, started the burner and began to boil tea.
And Yuri Vladimirovich and I went to take selfies against the backdrop of waterfalls.

The river here makes several intricate bends, forming seething, boiling, and small waterfalls. All this happens in three stone bowls of the mouth, which gave the name to the tract.
Summer tourists no longer see this splendor of the mountain river - the water flow practically dries up, leaving water-filled depressions, “boilers”.
We get the same three boilers.
And in winter and in the off-season they merge into a single seething, thundering, menacing mountain... in general, I was carried away.

The shores are strewn with large pebbles and moss-covered boulders. All this is terribly wet and slippery, but icy water constantly drips onto your head, in general, all 33 pleasures of a real tourist.

I stand and study where it’s dripping from on top of me and down my collar. Dripping from the moss-covered tree above me. There is also dripping below me, and also flowing along the limestone rock to the right and under my feet. Slipping here is a piece of cake, you should have seen what my black Cogdu trousers turned into after this hike. In some places I had to slide down the limestone on my butt.

It boils and collapses.

After climbing the waterfalls and getting smeared in wet clay, it was time to have a snack.
So at the end I scream a little with happiness, don’t be alarmed.

We climbed up from the Three Cauldrons of Snow. The road continues.
Despite the lack of asphalt, this is a good, solid, serious road.
Limestone, stones, clear primer.
Solid stone bridges span the river and ravines.
The stonework makes one think that the bridges are old, but they will hopefully last for hundreds of years.

The Vladimirovichs pose.

This is what the road looks like - you can't drive along it quickly. However, we didn’t meet a single car or a single person on it the whole day.

January. Flowers are blooming.

I took almost no photographs of the long, monotonous road, and I was tired.
I only took out my camera in the Green Canyon.
We almost passed him by at first. The road went uphill, and a kind of tired dullness set in.
But I looked at the navigator in time - bah, we’ve already covered 300 meters too much. We returned and found an inconspicuous dirt descent, a turn from the main road.

This is what it looks like - a green canyon without Photoshop. The water is truly emerald.

A metal staircase leads down, slowly falling apart, but not yet completely collapsed.

The map shows the place as a possible campsite for tents, but I doubt that even in summer it would be possible to sleep well here.
Humidity is close to 100%.
Moss, of course, is good; the trees are covered with it up to the tops.

While some, let’s not point fingers, drowned their action camera in a mountain river, Andrey arranged a snack for us.

From drowning the camera a little more detail:

Meanwhile, things were going downhill.

Let's re-lace.

We returned to New Athos after dark; parapets instead of a tripod made it possible to take several good shots of the bygone era.

The natural attraction “Three Cauldrons” in Abkhazia is located next to the picturesque Green Canyon, 2.5 kilometers from. This unusual name is given to three depressions in the karst rock of the river bed. They are filled with water and really look like cauldrons built by nature at different levels. Sometimes they are called karst baths. Nearby you can find waterfalls, the water from which flows into the Three Cauldrons gorge in Abkhazia.

Panoramic view of the Three Cauldrons gorge in Abkhazia:

Three boilers in New Athos are located in the gorge of a mountain river, to which you need to go down. The descent to the recesses is equipped with a rope that you need to hold on to, as the path can be quite dangerous and slippery. Therefore, you should take care of comfortable shoes with non-slip soles in advance. Part of the way down passes along equipped steps.

The water level in the boilers changes, but the temperature remains constantly low. However, some are not afraid to swim in this cold water. The depth in the boilers is more than 1 meter. The water here usually has an emerald hue, so it looks very beautiful.

When traveling to the Three Boilers gorge, you can plan a picnic surrounded by picturesque nature. Or, after viewing this wonderful natural creation, you can walk across the bridge and have a snack at the Three Cauldrons cafe, which is open during the tourist season.

Since the place is located in a depression and protected by rocks and trees, lovers of spiritual practices and meditation come here. For example, many find a connection between this attraction and the concept of “Three Cauldrons” in Taoism. It is believed that bathing in these natural baths gives a person energy and enlightens the mind. There is a belief among local residents that you need to swim in the Three Cauldrons in New Athos to gain longevity.

Prices

Access to the territory of the Three Boilers gorge in Abkhazia is paid. According to tourists, you will need to pay 100 rubles for each person. The ticket office is open from 09:00 to 21:00. Car parking is free. Current entry prices can be found in the reviews.

Reviews about Three Cauldrons in New Athos

Travelers write that the rope descent down to the gorge is quite extreme, but in some reviews there is information that parents even take their children there. It is not recommended to come after rain, as the rocks will be slippery. Those who want to see the waterfall on the opposite side from the depressions should take a towel and swimsuit with them, as the road will go through a small lake that you need to swim across. Travelers call the path to the third cauldron the most extreme and quite dangerous, so not everyone gets there; many prefer not to risk it, since there is no insurance there.

In reviews of the “Three Cauldrons” in New Athos, tourists mention the beautiful nature around - moss-covered trees, boxwoods, ferns, flowers, and you can find berries. The road itself from Athos to the natural attraction will be very picturesque. The forest surrounding the Three Cauldrons gorge in Abkhazia is often called fabulous. On hot days it is especially pleasant to be here, as the gorge remains cool and shaded. According to reviews, you can also visit the “Three Cauldrons” gorge in winter; the advantage will be that there are very few tourists here at this time. But usually in the winter season the river forms a powerful stream and covers the depressions, so that they can only be seen through the water.

How to get to the Three Cauldrons in New Athos

The Three Cauldrons attraction is located in the Gudauta region of Abkhazia. You can get here by climbing Iverskaya Mountain from. At the beginning of the path from the observation deck, you will need to turn left at the “Three Cauldrons” sign: you will walk towards the village of Anukhva and exit to the entrance to the natural attraction, equipped with a ticket office and a turnstile. There are signs along the road downwards. This route can be covered either on foot or by car. On the way from the Anakopia Fortress, you can also walk to the Three Cauldrons, following the signs.

The most convenient way to get here is by car. If you start the route from New Athos, then you need to move along the street. Chanba, the journey to the ticket office at the entrance to the gorge will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Many people prefer to travel from New Athos to the “Three Cauldrons” on foot: beautiful landscapes open along the road. The distance will be about 3.5 kilometers.

Hiking route from New Athos to the Three Boilers gorge on the map:

Tourists are invited to get to the Three Cauldrons gorge on a horseback ride. Those who prefer traveling by car with a driver can use taxi services: GT Abkhazia and Gouda Express services operate in New Athos and provide transportation throughout Abkhazia. According to reviews, cars of private carriers can be found near train stations and main attractions, including the New Athos Cave.

Video about the Three Cauldrons in New Athos: