Mayna on the Yenisei: Nature and Hiking Trails

• Izerbel Park is a landscaped natural area on the banks of the Yenisei, at the foot of the Borus Mountains.
• The “Upper Mainsky Klyuch” hiking trail begins at the entrance to Mayna on the Sayanogorsk side.
• The Mainsky Klyuch hiking trail is four kilometers long and runs between Mayna and Sayanogorsk.
• A trout farm is located 20 meters from Izerbel Park.

Izerbel Park is a landscaped natural area on the banks of the Yenisei and at the foot of the Borus Mountains. This brings together two specific landscape features in descriptions of the area: its riverside setting and its location at the foot of the mountains. The park provides a named focal point for Mayna’s nature offerings. If landscape is a particular priority when planning your trip, you can consider this place as a point of reference for your interests. The hiking trails add specific details about their starting points, routes, and distances.

The “Upper Mainsky Klyuch” begins at the entrance to Mayna on the Sayanogorsk side. The trail is undeveloped and can be dangerous. Take this into account when planning; the stated starting point alone says nothing about the trail’s condition. By contrast, the Mainsky Klyuch hiking trail is described as four kilometers long and running between Mayna and Sayanogorsk. Its route follows the embankment of a former railway built during construction of the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Power Station. This adds a historical dimension to the description of the route: the trail follows a railway route linked to the power station’s construction history. For the “Upper Mainsky Klyuch,” the focus is on the starting point and trail conditions; for Mainsky Klyuch, it is on the length, route, and historic railway alignment.

The trout farm is 20 meters from Izerbel Park. Fresh fish can be purchased there. If you plan to make this purchase, check in advance whether it will be possible during your visit.

The wider destination of the Republic of Khakassia offers additional nature and history-related sights. The Ivanovskie Lakes form a cascade of four freshwater lakes fed by glacial meltwater and connected by small waterfalls. They are located in the Kuznetsk Alatau at an elevation of 1,300 meters. Important for planning: the third and fourth lakes are accessible only to prepared or experienced tourists; conditions may vary by season. Another attraction is the Tuimsky Pit. It was created at the site of an underground mine that closed in 1954 and is about 1.5 kilometers from the village of Tuim. In the regional context, lake landscapes and mining history sit alongside the river and trail themes that characterize Mayna.

What is Izerbel Park?

Izerbel Park is a landscaped natural area on the banks of the Yenisei, at the foot of the Borus Mountains.

How long is the Mainsky Klyuch hiking trail?

The Mainsky Klyuch hiking trail is four kilometers long and runs between Mayna and Sayanogorsk along the embankment of a former railway.

What should you keep in mind about the “Upper Mainsky Klyuch”?

The hiking trail begins at the entrance to Mayna on the Sayanogorsk side. It is undeveloped and can be dangerous.

Where is the trout farm?

The trout farm is 20 meters from Izerbel Park. Check in advance whether you can buy fresh fish during your visit.

For the main travel overview: gorod Sayanogorsk.