Great Sevastopol Trail: Crimean Cliffs and Plateaus Trail

Route at a glance

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

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children No

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

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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 “крымская тропа скал и плато” 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 “крымская тропа скал и плато”. 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

плато

Ялтинский горно-лесной заповедник

Ай-Петри

Difficult sections and safety

The distance should be split into stages, with overnight options, water sources and exit points checked in advance. 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 5–7 days

Complete time on the route 5–7 days

Best time to go

Spring, early summer and autumn are usually the most comfortable seasons

During hot months start early and carry a planned water reserve

Rocks and unpaved slopes may become slippery after rain

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

extra food and a power bank

overnight equipment appropriate for the itinerary

Elevation profile

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

Surface

Dirt 39% · Dirt / grass 31% · Gravel 17%

Surface is defined for 37.1 km of 120.8 km.

Dirt 39% · 14.7 km

Dirt / grass 31% · 11.6 km

Gravel 17% · 6.19 km

Asphalt 5% · 2.02 km

Improved surface 5% · 1.87 km

Compacted dirt 2% · 0.68 km

Concrete 1% · 0.08 km

Paving stones 1% · 0.01 km