Angarskii pass - Tissovoe gorge

Route at a glance

The opening section stays closer to woodland and enclosed slopes, with Angarsky Pass as the first main point. Woodland slopes alternate with valleys and viewpoints. Later, the way crosses the Yalta Mountain-Forest Nature Reserve and reaches Yew Gorge. The final section provides more open views of the surrounding terrain.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children With caution

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

Signal Patchy

Information status

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Yalta, Alushta or Sevastopol by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Ангарский перевал” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling.

By car

Drive via the South Coast Highway or the Simferopol–Alushta–Yalta road toward the start of “Ангарский перевал”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer.

Parking

Use an official car park at an official village, cable-car or trailhead car park. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

Ангарский перевал

Тиссовое ущелье

Ялтинский горно-лесной заповедник

Difficult sections and safety

Climbs and descents can slow the pace considerably, especially on wet or rocky ground. Choose footing carefully on rocks and scree; traction deteriorates quickly after rain.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 4–7 hours

Complete time on the route 6–8 hours

Best time to go

Best time: June–October, depending on snow and trail conditions

Ice, snow and saturated ground are possible in spring and late autumn

Check the full-day forecast for the route, not only for the nearest town

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

windproof and waterproof layers

a warm layer and a hat

trekking poles if you use them

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.