whole complex is amazing natural Aktovskogo canyon along the river bank with an unusual name Mertvovod is a part of the regional landscape park "Granite-steppe lands of Buh," created in 1994 by the authorities of Mykolayiv.
Canyon Located near another Arbuzinsky, but the first is bigger.
Aktovsky canyon.Location
Canyon is located on the river near the village of Mertvovod acts Nikolayev region (Ukraine).Mertvovod is a tributary of the Southern Bug.
Home Canyon is a mile from the village of Peter and Paul Fortress.Its depth is about 50 meters and an area of over 250 hectares.
Amazingly beautiful unique natural complex (forest and aquatic ecosystems with rocks and granite boulders).He is the only one in Europe, which in a nutshell with amazing accuracy on the formation time and its landscape reminiscent of the famous canyons of North America.
length of the canyon - about 5000 meters.The height of the cliffs along the river - up to 50 meters.Mostly they formed enormous vertical stone walls.In addition, on the banks of the river are huge boulders.
bit of history
Canyon is located on one of the oldest land masses of Eurasia, formed from volcanic rock.Once there was the sea that dried up almost 60 mln. Years ago.
Just 100 years ago, the river went Court.Now everything has changed.In the days of the Soviet power in these areas, it was decided to equip farms.In connection with this track in many places blocked by a dam, and the banks turned into cornfields.The result - over the river greatly slowed, the bottom silted.Needless track overgrown with reeds.
Description canyon
Aktovsky Canyon quirkiness different river bed.Mertvovod (high concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the water), steep walls off the coast, the unique beauty of the majestic granite-basalt rocks (their height is 100 m).
All this attracts tourists from many European countries.Although it is difficult terrain does not allow to raft on the river, it is attractive to hard-core fans of extreme sports - mountain climbers and climbers.Here are lovers often visit these amazing places.
Trikratsky forest, canyon Aktovsky
forest was planted in the 70s of the 19th century VP Skarzhinsky (graph).Originally, this area is typically a simple park with footpaths and many bridges thrown over the fork in the river.Therefore, the park called "Labyrinth."
In the heart of the forest and now there is a lake that is a pleasure chosen by fishermen.Not far from the forest and is Aktovsky canyon.
Trikratsky forest - is the common name of all state forest reserves, which are located in the area of the Ascension of Ukraine (Mykolaiv region) near the village resounded three times.There also included the tract entitled "Vasilyev apiary" and the same "Labyrinth."
Through Trikratsky forest river flows Arbuzynka.The entire area of the reserve is a vast tract of 247 hectares.
most valuable here - old oaks.Their age range from 120 to 200 years.All these trees are more than 350 remarkable forest by the fact that "Mironov garden" live colony of beautiful gray herons.
"Valley of the Devil", landscapes
most beautiful and unusual place in the Ukrainian lands - Aktovsky canyon."Valley of the Devil" - his second name.It is also called "Small Crimea."Aktovsky canyon and river Mertvovod included in the National Park "Bug Gard".
On the banks of the majestic towering cliffs.It is not clear in what way, and why even in the midst of a vast steppe had such a rocky structure.
It is incredibly beautiful, especially at sunrise.When the first rays of the sun, the color of the rocks becomes wonderfully fabulous peach-pink hue.
places the river has turned almost into a swamp.A layer of silt and mud on the river in some places up to 5 meters.But, oddly enough, still remain small murmuring cascades and waterfalls.
In these areas grows several hundred kinds of different plants, most of which are listed as endangered.
Legends of the Canyon
Aktovsky Canyon is amazing, do not fully know the history.There are legends that tell the history of the strange grim name of the river canyon.
In these protected areas a long time ago by the ancient tribes performed many rituals.
also in the valley were once buried many Scythian kings.According to one legend, they were sent to the last journey on the river Mertvovod.Hence came a terrible name.
There is another legend.When one of the Tatar raids locals was cooked broth and poured poison into the river downstream of the enemy camp.The Tartars drank water and all died.
Another legend has it that the name came after a terrible tragic battle Zaporozhye Cossacks with the Turks, after which due to the corpses that are in the river, could not be seen even by the water.
Greek historian Herodotus called the river Eksampey Greek, meaning "dead water".
Hiking and travel packages
get here difficult, but it's worth doing.After all, here it is one of the most beautiful and unique natural sites in Ukraine.
very remarkable in terms of tourism is Aktovsky canyon.Going to these exotic edge remembered for a lifetime.
What lures here?
lovers can see the beautiful landscapes of forests, cliffs, canyons and abandoned quarries, rivers and lakes.Among animals and birds live here foxes, hares, pheasants and herons.Especially for anglers have the opportunity to do what he likes in the local rich rivers and lakes.Anyway, here is quiet and cozy.
many make hiking in the canyon Aktovsky.Excursions to the village resounded three times, acts and located near the canyons every year more and more are becoming popular among tourists.
Most travelers do not reach to the canyon, and limited campaign on the rocks in the village of acts (although it is beautiful).This is due to the fact that hard drive, the road from a stone blocks and groundwater.
mainly up to the valley get photographers, professional climbers, lovers of ecotourism and just extreme.
road to the canyon
path, of course, complex.But romance lovers should visit this amazing natural museum - Aktovsky canyon.How to reach it?
From Odessa should go through Mykolayiv and then - along the river.Southern Bug, through New Odessa and Voznesensk, then on the outskirts of the city, in front of the church, turn right and go to the village resounded three times.Expensive to these places is quite normal.
In the village there is an old road from stone blocks, it is necessary to go on it for about 10 minutes appears on the right Arbuzinsky Canyon, which is necessary to pass by, followed by the village on the main road, turn left.After 5 minutes seem field.Behind him can be seen the beautiful cliffs, and the canyon is located above the river.
But to get to the places you need to go through the fields, and even primer.It is necessary to leave the village to the right of the tractor base, and along the way up to the landing field, through which there is a small passage.The road runs between the canyon and the forest.If that is not clear, you can ask the local villagers.
Conclusion
To go into these protected places far away, the roads are bad conditions for a comfortable stay (bases, hotels, shops) do not.Yet that is ready to tour the nature of these places, no doubt, is worth all the benefits of civilization.
Aktovsky Canyon - an untouched corner of the Earth's primordial nature.Sometimes it is necessary to sacrifice comfort conditions, to see the unique and wonderful recreational areas with fabulous scenery, clean air and amazing animals, then to leave for life in memory the days spent alone with nature.
