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Hiking : Ветер

Russia Kabardino-Balkaria Elbrus District

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mikhail.voloshenko

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Paweł Błaszak

Welcome to the hiking route to Ветер (Vetar)!

This route is a 2.163-kilometer out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 219 meters, making it an easy hike suitable for hikers of all levels. The estimated duration for this hike is approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Starting your journey, you'll find yourself surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the area. You'll come across various points of interest along the way:

- At the beginning of the trail, you'll find the alpine hut known as "Бочки" (Bochki) located 1.08 kilometers away. Further along, you'll encounter several other alpine huts providing accommodation options for hikers.

- Close to the starting point, there is a cafe at 0.02 kilometers from the trail, making it a perfect spot to grab a quick snack before your hike.

- A memorial site named "Защитникам Приэльбрусья" (Defenders of Elbrus) can be found 0.06 kilometers from the trail, serving as a historical landmark along the route.

- As you continue your journey, you will pass by various cafes such as "Мир" (Mir), "Кафе Экстрим" (Cafe Extreme), "Гарабаши" (Garabashi), "Панорама 3500" (Panorama 3500), "Full House," and "Ice Peak" offering sustenance options along the trail.

- For a scenic view, you can visit the viewpoint "Станция Мир (высота 3500)" (Station Mir at 3500 meters) located at a distance of 0.0 kilometers from the trail.

Remember to bring an ample water supply, wear appropriate hiking gear, and check the weather forecast before embarking on this hike. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Ветер hiking route!