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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 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.

Key facts

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

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We’ve guided guests on Arkhyz routes for 15 years and know each location’s seasonal specifics. We match the pace and equipment for a safe, comfortable trip.

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Equipment for this route

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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.

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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.

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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

Неописуемые ощущения. Впервые катался на вездеходе, Хасану вообще низкий поклон, покатал и по лесу и по реке, огромное спасибо.

Кирилл Хилинский · 25 марта 2026

Источник: Яндекс Карты

22.10.2025 нам посчастливилось попасть на экскурсию на болотоходах. Это было одно из самых запоминающихся событий нашего путешествия в Архыз. Мы получили массу впечатлений и эмоций. Местами адреналин зашкаливал, но опытные экскурсоводы всегда были рядом и помогали при необходимости. Было круто и весело. Техника очень хорошая, видно, что обслужена и ухожена. Шикарные виды и завораживающие маршруты. Мы остались очень довольны поездкой. Если удастся оказаться в вашем краю еще раз, первое, что сделаем, поедем с вами кататься. Спасибо большое за чудесное путешествие и положительные эмоции!

Тамара К. · 23 марта 2026

Источник: Яндекс Карты

Очень хорошее место! Все очень понравилось, отличные сопровождающие, великолепные трассы, техника на высшем уровне!!! Всем советую эту организацию.

Сергей Литунов · 23 марта 2026

Источник: Яндекс Карты

FAQ

How it looks in summer and winter

Summer conditions

Summer has better visibility and comfortable temperatures for hikes.

Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border — photo of the route at Aman-Auz, Arkhyz, photo 1 — Summer conditions
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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border — photo of the route at Aman-Auz, Arkhyz, photo 2 — Summer conditions
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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border — photo of the route at Aman-Auz, Arkhyz, photo 3 — Summer conditions
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Winter conditions

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

Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border — photo of the route at Aman-Auz, Arkhyz, photo 1 — Winter conditions
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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border — photo of the route at Aman-Auz, Arkhyz, photo 2 — Winter conditions
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Aman Auz — viewpoint on the Abkhaz border — photo of the route at Aman-Auz, Arkhyz, photo 3 — Winter conditions
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