Zubova Shchel’: Canyon Trails, Grotto and Waterfall

The trail to Prokhladny Canyon starts at the «Zubova shchel'» bus stop in the settlement of Zubova Shchel’. In the canyon, a developed trail follows the stream bed, crosses the stream several times, and is equipped with boardwalks and stairs with handrails. It passes directly through the «Lyubvi i vernosti» grotto. The «Prokhladny» Waterfall, also called «Sukhoy», is about eight meters high.

The route description for Prokhladny Canyon names several specific features: the trail follows the stream bed, crosses the stream repeatedly, and uses boardwalks and stairs with handrails. A particularly distinctive feature is the «Lyubvi i vernosti» grotto, which the trail passes directly through. The grotto is therefore part of this canyon route, not merely another nearby attraction.

At the «Prokhladny» Waterfall, you can walk a short distance upstream through the gorge of the Prokhladny Stream and see several pools with cascades. The trail continuing through the gorge is undeveloped. If you want to go beyond this short section, take this difference into account when planning and check current trail conditions before setting out.

The named trailhead for the canyon route is a specific point of reference when choosing a place to stay: it is at the «Zubova shchel'» bus stop in the settlement of Zubova Shchel’, while the canyon itself is in the immediate vicinity. The waterfall is also located in this area. If you are looking for hotels in Zubova Shchel’, you can take these natural attractions into account when choosing where to stay. Consider whether trails along a stream, a gorge and a waterfall fit your travel plans.

The wider destination of the Krasnodar Region also includes coastal landscapes. In the «Azovskie kosy» Nature Park, sea waves and currents shape spits and islands from sand and shells, giving them varied outlines. Shallow coastal waters, the ends of the spits and sandy islands host year-round colonies of various gull, tern and cormorant species; their presence varies seasonally. The «Anapskaya peresyp'» Nature Park offers walks along wide, golden beaches. Farther from the sea, the sand forms a series of high dunes. These regional coastal landscapes differ from the gorges and stream scenery in the immediate vicinity of Zubova Shchel’.

The «Vinnye dorogi Krasnodarskogo kraya» route is another cultural attraction in the Krasnodar Region. It presents the more than 2,500-year history of viticulture and winemaking, from antiquity to the present day, including through interactive exhibitions and installations. The route description lists 20 wineries as places to visit. Check the current route status and arrangements before making specific plans.

Discover more destinations: Novoalekseevskoye, Verkhne-Imeretinskaya Bukhta, Orel-Izumrud, Vityazevo, Trudovoy, Moldovka, Golubitskaya, Jegorjewsk.

Where does the trail to Prokhladny Canyon start?

It starts at the «Zubova shchel'» bus stop in the settlement of Zubova Shchel’.

What will you see along the canyon trail?

The trail follows the stream bed, crosses the stream several times and passes over boardwalks and stairs with handrails. It also leads directly through the «Lyubvi i vernosti» grotto.

What is known about Prokhladny Waterfall?

The «Prokhladny» Waterfall, also called «Sukhoy», is about eight meters high. From there, you can walk a short distance upstream to pools with cascades; the trail continuing through the gorge is undeveloped.

Go to the broader travel overview: Krasnodar Region.