Waterfalls on the river Dederko Photo: Waterfalls on the river Dederko

Interesting natural object in the vicinity of the resort Tuapse are waterfalls on the river.

The name of the river comes from an Adyghe word "water-holes" and "qui". The waterfalls are located seven kilometers from the mouth (confluence) of river. Among them – two large Upper waterfall is located on the East river Dederko 400 meters above the confluence of the river. The bottom, at 400 meters below. The height of both waterfalls not exceed seven meters.

To get to the falls from Tuapse on the number 10 bus to the final stop "quarry Stone", then move the concrete bridge the Tuapse river and continue along the forest trail along the river valley Second chestnut gap through a small pass. The route length is about 9 kilometers. The road passes by incredibly beautiful and bright chestnut forest, which in may stands still without leaves, and in the summer months sheltering tourists a pleasant coolness and shadow.

Walls of the upper falls are composed of Mesozoic limestone framed by evergreen ivy and mosses. At the foot is a small lake with crystal clear cool water. The bottom is knocked out by falling water stone and looks like a bathtub. If we get above the top of the waterfall, before his eyes opened a beautiful canyon, the bottom of which there is a deep lake. After lake – wide rapids and there is another waterfall with the height of 14 meters. Here you can find a deep stone bath, a beautiful and comfortable place to bivouac, very rare flowers pink orchids.

Lower cascades of Dederko is among Sandstone blocks and boulders, they are a small height of about three meters, with notable names: "Blue", "azure", "white beard". The passage in the base of the Lower falls is a bit complicated, but on his right side hung from the railing of the cable and rope.

If you continue the path down the river between the boulders, you can easily go to the sea. By the way, the beach Dederko quite cozy and furnished, pebble, pure water even during rough sea.

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