Yumaguzinskoe reservoir. Recreation centers

On Earth, there are thousands of amazing and beautiful places, created for us by mother nature. To see many of them, it is not necessary to go to unknown destinations, but simply to study your native land. Do not doubt, it stores in itself a lot of fantastic beauties. Yumaguzinskoe reservoir is one of such places. He was created by the human mind and the genius of nature. Tourists are just starting to master this pond, but, undoubtedly, a great future awaits him.

Location

The Yumaguzin Reservoir is located in the Southern Urals in the Republic of Bashkortostan on the Belaya River (local Agidel). From Ufa it is approximately 265 km, from Chelyabinsk 660, and from Yekaterinburg 770. Nearby there is a very popular Nugush reservoir with well-established service and a lot of recreation centers. On a straight line (through the forest and rocks) to it about 5 km. The reservoir received its name from the village of Yumaguzino, located also on the Belaya River in the Kugarcha district. At 18 km from the village towards the reservoir is located Yumaguzinskaya HPP, where excursions are also arranged. On the map you can see the Akavaz farm, Akbut, Sakasska, but there is really no settlements along the reservoir.

How to get there

The Yumaguzin Reservoir is located in the inaccessible area of the National Park "Bashkiria". In a rainy season, as well as in the winter, it is very difficult to get there. Even in summer, under remarkable weather conditions, the access to the reservoir itself causes difficulties. Therefore, many tourists get there on foot. Travel on the highway is as follows:

1. Go to the village Meleuz (about 150 km from Orenburg and 225 from Ufa). Meleuz also has a railway station.

2. Get to the village of Basurmanovka (about 23 km from the city). Further the road branches.

3. Turn right, follow the bridge across the White River, move to the village of Yumaguzino.

4. To move towards the HPP.

5. Do not stop by the village of Verkhnebikusino, get to the second bridge and cross it to the other side of the river.

6. Pass the gate. Everything, you are at the goal.

The entrance and the entrance to the reservoir are paid. Cash desks open at 9 am and close at 6 pm. About 21-00 the entrance gates are closed . There is no guarded car park here. The machine can be left immediately outside the territory.

Description

The Yumaguzin Reservoir is formed as a result of the construction of a dam on the Belaya River. Twisting between the rocks with bizarre zigzags, it stretched for 57 km to the village of Maksyutovo. The width of the reservoir varies from place to place and on average reaches 300-400 meters. The length of the coastline is about 125 km. The depth of the reservoir is also not the same. There are places where it is more than 60 meters. The area of the water surface mirror is almost 36 square meters. Km. The rocks surrounding the reservoir are very steep all the way through. At the first 15 km after the dam, there is nowhere to anchor to the shore (the slope of the banks is 45 degrees and above). Only further there are excellent points for the berth of the water craft and the breaking up of the camp. The park "Bashkiria", in which the reservoir is located, is famous for its variety of flora and fauna species, some of which are listed in the Red Books of Bashkortostan and Russia. In the immediate vicinity of the reservoir, you can find foxes, ermines, martens, larger predators. Dozens of birds nest in the forest and on the rocks. In the water there are many kinds of fish.

History of creation, pros and cons

The youngest in Bashkortostan at the moment Yumaguzinskoe reservoir, the rest at which it is just beginning to gain popularity. To its erection began in 1998 in connection with the construction of a large hydroelectric power station. The project, as well as the very idea of creation, was repeatedly criticized. Despite this, in 2004, the spring began to flood the future part of the reservoir. In May, on the Belaya River during the flood, the water in the reservoir came at a rate of 600 cubic meters per second. The total mass reached 140 million cubic meters. This amount is enough for all planned economic needs. This is the provision of electricity and water in a large number of settlements, which is a huge plus. However, there are also disadvantages. So, man-made reservoir flooded some villages, nesting places of birds, a lake and an underground river. The location of the dam in the area of karst voids and soft rocks still causes fear among some experts, despite the massive reinforcement of the platform with concrete.

Walk through the reservoir and the surrounding area

Recreation at the Yumaguzinsky reservoir will seem paradise for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of untwisted resorts. Fans of hiking can move along the pond along barely noticeable forest trails. But the most unforgettable experience is swimming on the water. To do this, you can rent a catamaran or a boat, as well as order a boat. The rocks surrounding the reservoir impress the imagination with its formidable beauty. On large plots they grew in wood. In many rocks, the dark mysterious spots of the cave are gaping. Some of them have names, for example, the Teatralnaya Cave. The rocks also have names: Cruiser, Chest-Tash, Bloody Finger. This amazing creation of nature is a narrow rocky cliff of a very unusual shape protruding upwards. There is also the rock of the Leaders (the proletariat). In the 80s of the last century, artists Karimov depicted on it Lenin, Engels and Marx. Today, for some reason, it is the image of Lenin that has been well preserved.

Leisure

Many bright impressions give Yumaguzinskoe reservoir. Fishing here is one of the best in Bashkortostan. Some fishermen talk about the amazing catches of catfish and pike weighing more than 10 kg. True or not, every fisherman will see for himself, but there are a lot of fish in the reservoir. This is not only catfish with pike, but also perch, pike perch, roach, chub, rudd, grayling. It is very popular here and winter fishing. Besides fishermen, speleologists can spend a wonderful time on the reservoir. There is an island called Sakasska. Previously, it was a mountain, the foot of which was flooded. From the island you can go to the famous area of Sumgan-Kutuk, where there are more than a dozen of the most interesting karst caves of different depths. Some of them - with unusually beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. In separate caves underground rivers flow , lakes lap. The most famous of them is Sumgan-Kutuk, which is called the Devil's Devil. However, only experienced cavers can go down there.

Where to stay

Since the Yumaguzin Reservoir has just started its existence, the recreation center is still in the project. But the management has solved this problem. Everyone can rent a house for himself. They are located on the Akavaz River, in a convenient bay. From the dam to them you can get on a boat. The houses are designed for 4, 6 or 8 people. They have everything you need, including sleeping bunks, a kitchen with a gas stove, a set of furniture. Nearby there are grounds for fires, barbecue, equipped tables with benches, beats spring with pure spring water. The cost of such a house per day from 3500 rubles, depending on the type. Important note: Cellular communication on the reservoir does not work.

Recreation bases on the Yumaguzinsky water reservoir

At a distance of about 1.5 km from the reservoir, near the village of Verkhnebikusino, the recreation center "Bashkirskaya derevnya" is located. There are comfortable wooden houses, double or multi-bedded. There are rooms even with a Russian bath. In them it is good to stop by a big company, family or to arrange a romantic rest for two. On the territory of the "Bashkir village" there is a restaurant with two cozy banquet halls. Nearby, on a rock directly above the reservoir, a cafe "Swallow's Nest" was built, reminiscent of the Crimean landmark with the same name.