Landscaping park "Zuevsky": photo, reviews, how to get

What good are the landscape parks, so it's an opportunity to touch the amazing beauty of nature and at the same time stay in the zone of comfortable rest. Founded in places where civilization has left a minimal devastating trail, they preserve the pristine landscape, populations of flora and fauna, help people understand the fragility of the environment. Landscape park "Zuevsky" surprises with beauty, a collection of attractions, unique plants and opportunities for outdoor activities.

General information

Landscape park "Zuevsky" covers an area of more than 1200 hectares, is located near the village of Zuevka Khartsyzsky district of Donetsk region. Year of foundation - 2002th. The park area includes:

• The tract "Lime Forest".
• Zuevsky climbing wall.
• Part of the valleys of the rivers Krynka and Olkhovka.
• The reservoir Khanzhonkovskoe.
• Reservoir Olkhovskoe.
• Zuy-Gora.
• Arrays Makeevskogo forestry.
• The ravine of Medvezhye village.

The main part of the territory belongs to the Zuevsky village council. Archaeological excavations give an idea of the antiquity of the area. Scythian settlements, numerous stone women were found here, nomadic paths of the Pechenegs, the Khazars, the Mongol-Tatars are traced. The local lands have a rich history, exploring which one can trace parallels with modernity.

Zuy, Saur and General Ilovaisky

The folk legend says that in 1775 two atamans Zuy and Saur founded a bandit freeman, settling on two neighboring hills. They traded in the fact that they robbed passing caravans, while never coming across the authorities. The reason for this was a well-thought-out defense system and coherence of actions in robberies. Far enough from each other, they signaled in danger or at the approach of caravans: a resin barrel was lit at the top of the hill. For the capture of the robbers were given a worthy reward, but they were elusive until in 1777 in the same places appeared the general, the Don Cossack Ilovaisky Dmitry Ivanovich.

Dmitry Ilovaysky decided to take the robbers with a cunning plan: he launched a caravan with alcohol, which was captured by robbers, and a feast immediately began. After waiting for the hops to bring down the robbers, the general at the head of the army seized the gang. To call for help from a neighboring hill with the help of a burning barrel did not have time, so the first Ilovaisky cauldron was formed. For the brilliantly conducted operation, the general received a financial reward and lands previously owned by the robbers. In honor of one of them the village is named - Zuevka, and there is also Zuy-Gora and Saur-Mogila.

Objectives of creation

The regional landscape park "Zuevsky" is a biosphere reserve. The main task is to preserve the unique natural landscape, rare species of vegetation and representatives of the animal world. Over 500 rare species of flora grow on the reserve area, two of which are listed in the World Red List, and twelve are listed in the regional Red Book. Oak groves are located at the foot of Zui-mountain and in the Lipovy tract, among the huge trees there are relic species. Also in the area you can find rare kinds of ferns.

The fauna of the park is also diverse. Here there are gophers, foxes, hedgehogs, badgers, martens, you can meet wolves. Birds are not so afraid of people that you can come very close and see how the black grouse is eating, and the squirrels can take food directly from their hands.

Every year, traditional events are held on the territory of the park. A lot of tourists come to the crowded ecological festivals "Student Republic", "Zelenograi", "Youth Quest". International competitions in mountaineering and climbing are held here.

Magnet for climbers

Landscape park "Zuevsky" attracts not only nature lovers and outdoor recreation, but also conquerors of rocks. Along the course of the Olkhovka River, between the two reservoirs - Olkhovsky and Khanzhonkovsky - vertical cliffs flare up, a rare phenomenon in the Donetsk region. Education has a height in some places up to 20 meters and a length of more than 300 meters. Zuevsky climbing wall is interesting for professional climbers, they are always there at any time of the year.

It is believed that this is a natural formation, which unexpectedly arose in the Donetsk steppe. But guides say that the rocky protrusions appeared as a result of subversive work during the construction of the Olkhov Reservoir. It is rumored that in the last century there were many birds in the rocks. Now they are not there, but rich vegetation has been preserved. Catch on routes can be both beginners and professionals. On the training trails of the climbing wall, children from 6 years old are trying their hand at it. If there is a suitable footwear, then anyone can wish to start the career of the conqueror of rocks.

Synthesis of comfort and nature

Landscape park "Zuevsky" enables everyone to realize all the possibilities of green tourism - to fish, swim along the river on rafts, conquer rocky peaks or just lie on the shore. The park area is at the disposal of holidaymakers, but there is a small fee for visiting the park - it is only 30 rubles per day per person. This is an environmental fee, which is then spent on cleaning and landscaping.

In the reserve there are conditions for hang gliding, there are paragliding parks, on the rivers there is a possibility to go down on kayaks and motor boats, lovers of bicycle rides are given the whole park, there are sites of increased complexity - they will please those who prefer to test their strength in mountain biking Sports.

You can come for one day, but more benefits and impressions brings rest for several days. Visitors note that in a week it is impossible to explore all the protected places with which Zuevsky Landscape Park is famous. Rest here helps to break away completely from city life and civilization, especially if you disconnect your mobile phone and do not connect to the Internet. Communication in the park area is excellent, but connoisseurs recommend using it only as a last resort.

The administration of the landscape park provides only the territory for recreation, it is necessary to take care of the lodging independently. It is worth to take a tent with you, you also have to pay 30 rubles per person per day for its placement. All other attributes of rest in the forest - a bowler, dishes and the like - should also be taken with you. On the territory there are areas for barbecue with minimal equipment in the form of a table and benches. In the park there are no hotels, cottages, who are not ready to spend the night in nature, can turn to the local residents of the village of Zuevka. The minimum cost of living here starts from 100 rubles, often it is even possible to agree on a rustic breakfast.

Landscape park "Zuevsky" has its own security unit, which guarantees the safety of staying on vacation. There is always an opportunity to apply to the local precinct, but such cases are extremely rare. The director of the park claims that during the years of her work, no unpleasant incidents occurred, all conflicts, if they were, were settled peacefully.

In the light of the military conflict

In 2014, military operations in the Donbas were approaching close to the Zuevsky Park, but the disaster overtook him. Elena Zubkova, the director of the park, said: "Our guests can be calm: there will not be any stretches and mines here. The territory of the park was carefully examined by the MoES brigades and local environmental volunteers. In recreation areas, everything is clean. "

Arrival to the park does not require prior arrangements. Coming at any time, every tourist will welcome cordiality and a warm welcome. If you want, you can book an excursion with an experienced guide. On a mandatory basis, all guests are instructed in safety precautions and advice on parking. Judging by the reviews, having come to rest once, you will want to visit more than once Zuevsky Landscape Park. Photos of landscapes, numerous sculptures scattered throughout the territory of the reserve, happy faces of friends are all evidence of a peaceful life, a happy time.

Reviews

Judging by the opinions of visitors, it is not enough to go to Zuevsky Park not once - it will not be possible to see all the beauties in a short time. Almost everyone who aspired to rest, drove through the village of Zuevka, where a unique museum of mollusks operates in a rural school. It collected more than 9 tons of various shells, from the most simple, common forms to rare exotic species. At many, the collection makes a great impression, especially it is liked by children. As they say many, the museum must always stop on the way to Zuevsky Landscape Park.

Reviews about the protected area most enthusiastic. Almost all advise to visit the spillways of both reservoirs. One of them is stepped, resembling a waterfall of an ancient abandoned castle, along the second water rushes along a curved descent.

Many descriptions of the beauty of the park and positive reviews are left in favor of the tract "Lime Forest", tourists talk about the incredible scenery of the area. Fans of climbing, professionals and beginners, recommend for training to visit the climbing wall on Zueva Mountain. According to them, the trails there are little well-groomed, and there is always the possibility of new discoveries, complications for the pros, and for beginners there are roads that will help to get primary skills faster.

How to get there?

Coordinates of GPS: 48 ° 4 '14.87 "N 38 ° 16' 2.17" E. The reserve directorate is located in the city of Khartsyzsk, Donetsk region at Matrosova Street, house 1. It is almost close to the place where Zuevsky Landscape Park is located.

How to get there: from Donetsk, take the highway towards the town of Shakhtersk (Torez, Snegnoy), get to the village. Zuevka. Next, go straight to the administration of the park. If during the stay visitors intend to build a fire, spend the night in a tent and live on the territory for several days, then you should pay the fee.