Solnechnaia trail

Route at a glance

The opening section includes Ялтинский горно-лесной заповедник. Woodland and valley sections gradually give way to mountain meadows, rocky slopes and open views. Later, the main places are Ай-Петри and Чатыр-Даг. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Yes

With children With caution

With a dog Yes

By bike Partially

With a stroller No

Information status

Page status Базовый маршрут

When checked Дата уточняется

How it was checked Not specified

Editorial review Not confirmed

Getting there

Without a car

Reach Yalta, Alushta or Sevastopol by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Солнечная тропа” 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 “Солнечная тропа”. 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

Ялтинский горно-лесной заповедник

Ай-Петри

Чатыр-Даг

Difficult sections and safety

The main risks are fatigue, wet ground and underestimating the remaining daylight.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 5–8 hours

Complete time on the route 7–9 hours

Best time to go

Most convenient season: April–October

Unpaved sections may become muddy after rain; winter conditions require a separate assessment

Choose a day with enough daylight in reserve

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

light rain protection

a hat and sun protection

insect repellent in the warm season

Elevation profile

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

Surface

Gravel 74% · Asphalt 16% · Dirt 11%

Surface is defined for 5.03 km of 19.2 km.

Gravel 74% · 3.72 km

Asphalt 16% · 0.78 km

Dirt 11% · 0.53 km