Are you someone who can’t sit still on holiday? Do two weeks on a beach sound like absolute hell – or would you much rather admire the beauty of nature from somewhere high up? No matter if you’re an avid hiker or trekking novice, Russia has a trail for you. Here’s our pick of the most popular hiking trails.
Northern Urals
The northern part of the Ural Mountains, protected in the Yugyd-va National Park and the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve, is considered to be the most beautiful – both parks constitute a UNESCO World Heritage site. Yugyd-va is one of the least inhabited national parks in Russia, as there are no permanently inhabited areas on the almost 2,000 square kilometres of its surface. It’s an excellent place for experienced hikers with a lot of time on their hands: the trails here are designed for 10 to 14 days of hiking and require camping on the way. Pechora-Ilych is much more accessible, so you can enjoy the beauty of the Urals even if it’s your very first hiking experience.
Pechoro-Ilych Nature Reserve, Yaksha, Russia, +7 821 389 56 99
Yugyd Va National Park, Vyktyl, Russia, +7 821 462 47 63
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