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Bottomless lake

Bottomless lake Arkhyz. A high mountain lake with clear water and steep shores.

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Bottomless lake: tour format and how to get there

Bottomless lake is a summer jeep location: we drive directly to the lake and usually leave about an hour for swimming, photos and calm time by the water. In winter the route is available by snowmobile when the season starts.

How to get there
Jeep tours, Snowmobiles
Price
from 6 RUB
Season
Summer conditions / Winter conditions
Difficulty
Medium

What matters before choosing

  • Summer jeep tour for 3 hours
  • Best season July–September
  • About an hour by the water for photos and rest
  • Lake elevation about 2,320 m, depth up to 74 m
  • 15 years of practice and route seasonality knowledge

Equipment for this route

Jeep tours — Arkhyz locations
Bottomless lake
Jeep tours

From 6,000 RUB

Comfortable Pajero and 4x4, photo stops and blankets.

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Snowmobiles — Arkhyz locations
Bottomless lake
Snowmobiles
Winter season

From 6,000 RUB

Yamaha with heated grips, gear included.

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Place history

The lake sits at about 2320 m on the Arkasara ridge. Its second name is Voronka due to the basin shape.

Description: one of the most scenic lakes in Arkhyz with cold, transparent water.

Highlights: depth around 74 meters, gentle entry then a sharp drop. Rhododendrons grow around the shore and snow patches stay in early summer.

Route: in summer we drive directly to Bottomless lake by jeep and leave time for swimming, photos and a calm stop by the water. In winter the direction is available by snowmobile when the season and snow cover are safe.

Reviews: visitors mention clean water, quiet atmosphere and strong photos by the lake.

How to get there and what to take

How to get to Bottomless lake from Arkhyz. Available by jeep and snowmobile.

How to get there: the hiking route takes 4 to 6 hours. By ATV the trip is 1.5 to 2 hours on dirt roads. Trails are not marked, so GPS is recommended.

What to bring: waterproof shoes, a warm layer, water and documents.

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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

June to October is the most accessible season. The water is cold and swimming is only for confident swimmers.

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Winter conditions

In winter snowmobiles go there during the season; departure is confirmed by snow and weather.

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