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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border

Aman Auz in Karachay Cherkessia. A narrow gorge with a fast river, waterfalls and viewpoints.

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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border: tour format and how to get there

Aman Auz is a short 2–3 hour hike to waterfalls and a canyon; a border-zone permit is required. Best with a guide for safety and the right start.

How to get there
ATV Titan, Envix (6 seats), Jeep tours
Price
6-10 RUB by format
Season
Summer conditions / Winter conditions
Difficulty
Medium

What matters before choosing

  • Devil's Mill and Sofrudzhinsky waterfalls
  • 2–3 hour walking route
  • Permit required, guide recommended
  • Trail length about 5 km round trip
  • 15 years of practice and route seasonality knowledge

Equipment for this route

ATV Titan — Arkhyz locations
Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border
ATV Titan

From 6,000 RUB

Large 4x4 off-roaders, routes from 2 hours.

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Envix (6 seats) — Arkhyz locations
Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border
Envix (6 seats)

From 10,000 RUB

Team rides on 6-seat off-roaders.

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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border
Jeep tours

From 6,000 RUB

Comfortable Pajero and 4x4, photo stops and blankets.

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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border
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Winter season

From 6,000 RUB

Yamaha with heated grips, gear included.

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Place history

The Amanauz gorge is a tectonic cleft with walls up to 25 meters high. The Amanauz river runs along the bottom and comes from the Main Caucasus range.

Description: the gorge is known for the Devil's Mill waterfall and the Sofrudzhinsky waterfalls. The first is a narrow canyon drop of up to 25 meters. The Sofrudzhinsky system has two cascades with drops up to 30 and 80 meters.

Highlights: tight rock walls, shaded passages and snow patches even in summer.

Route: the trail starts at the checkpoint south of Dombay. The round trip is about 5 km, time 2 to 3 hours, elevation gain about 400 meters. A border pass is required.

Reviews: visitors praise the scenery and the canyon atmosphere, but note ladders and narrow sections.

Aman Auz

How to get there and what to take

How to get to Aman Auz and what to bring. Available by ATV Titan, Envix, jeep and snowmobile.

How to get there: start at the checkpoint south of Dombay, then follow the marked trail along the river. The hike takes 2 to 3 hours. A border pass is required.

What to bring: sturdy shoes, water and a light jacket. A guide is recommended.

How to reach Amanauz gorge

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Route reviews

Пришла с достаточно сложным запросом создать тур на 3 дня, который объединил бы все активности в Архызе, и они сделали это! Все прошло на высшем уровне: ваши запросы учитываются на 100%, даже скидку сделали. Самый лучший вариант в Архызе: если бронировать, то точно у данной компании. Берите 1000% и не пожалеете. Это я говорю как человек, который на самом деле обыскал все активности, везде посмотрел цены и сравнил.

Ив · 09 июня 2026

Источник: Яндекс Карты

Парни отлично работают! Спасибо большое за прекрасную экскурсию к водопадам. Даже дали рулить квадриком самостоятельно, а мне было страшновато, но все же интересно!

Алёна · 04 июня 2026

Источник: Яндекс Карты

Катались на квадроциклах в Архызе с компанией Проект Высоко в Горах — это было просто невероятно. Маршрут очень красивый: горы, лес, реки и нереальные виды на каждом повороте. Техника в отличном состоянии, всё объяснили перед поездкой, поэтому даже без опыта было комфортно и не страшно. Отдельное спасибо инструкторам — очень дружелюбные, внимательные и создают супер атмосферу. Получили море эмоций, адреналина и красивых фото. Однозначно одно из лучших впечатлений в Архызе. Очень советую всем, кто хочет увидеть горы по-настоящему.

Екатерина С. · 28 мая 2026

Источник: Яндекс Карты

Questions and answers

How it looks in summer and winter

Summer conditions

Summer has better visibility and comfortable temperatures for hikes.

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Winter conditions

Winter brings snow patches and icy sections. Warm gear is required.

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