Bolshoy Nurgush via Boiling Spring and Back to the Ranger Station: hiking in Chelyabinsk Region
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Bolshoy Nurgush via Boiling Spring and Back to the Ranger Station

Distance
22.1 km
Time
7 h 52 min
Elevation gain
819 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This mountain out-and-back starts on the lower side of Three Summits ranger station, follows the Bolshaya Kalagaza valley and Boiling Spring and climbs towards Bolshoy Nurgush’s upper mountain side. It then returns along the same main direction to its departure. A complete circuit around the mountain is excluded. The park passport sets a summer season from 1 June to 15 September and accompaniment on the graded Nurgush section. On 12 October 2026, ordinary access outside that season is unconfirmed. Do not plan departure before park permission and arrangements.

Route status

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Data source Information prepared

The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
During the authorised summer season, visit the specific cold Boiling Spring and climb towards Bolshoy Nurgush’s mountain side. Approach and return follow one woodland valley.
Length
22.1 km
Elevation gain
819 m
Surface
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Bolshoy Nurgush via Boiling Spring and Back to the Ranger Station: route photo 6 in Chelyabinsk Region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Mountain experience, endurance, separate permission and agreed accompaniment are required. The park prohibits dogs of every breed. Lower road access does not establish Nurgush admission.

Nearby

Bolshoy Moskal, Bolshoy Uvan and Ice Fountain are separate directions. Ranger-station accommodation and park services need independent bookings. Boiling Spring is distinct from a hot thermal source.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Regular public transport to the exact woodland departure is unconfirmed. Arrange lower road drop-off and return collection independently. Establish the actual walking approach after reaching the lower park access.
By car
The park confirms authorised road access from Sibirka checkpoint to Three Summits ranger station. Check current road conditions and entry arrangements. Driving to Nurgush’s mountain side is unconfirmed and is distinct from authorised ranger-station access.
Parking
The park lists parking at Three Summits ranger station. Check a specific authorised space, capacity and current conditions before visiting. Parking does not replace registration and mountain-route permission.

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What to expect

Places
Bolshaya Kalagaza River the valley side actually traversed during the woodland approach.
Boiling Spring the specific cold spring with gas bubbles.
Bolshoy Nurgush Mountain the upper mountain side actually reached before return.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 819 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски The rocky high section, hillside paths and descent require mountain footing and passport-specified accompaniment. Check river approaches and wet block fields; fog and wind complicate open ground. Boiling Spring is a protected natural feature, not an established camping, fire or bathing site.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 7 h 52 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
This exact out-and-back variant’s complete duration is unconfirmed. Once summer admission is approved, agree daylight passage, return before dark and a descent reserve. The complete trail’s seven-day plan and other paths’ timing are excluded.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
The passport’s established window is 1 June to 15 September with separate permission and favourable weather. Ordinary access outside it is unconfirmed. Historical year-round information does not establish winter or late-autumn admission.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain footwear and equipment agreed with your instructor
Your own water and food for ascent and return
Warm layer and protection from wind and rain
Offline map, phone, light and power bank
Permission, registration and confirmed lower departure

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Regular public transport to the exact woodland departure is unconfirmed. Arrange lower road drop-off and return collection independently. Establish the actual walking approach after reaching the lower park access

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 22.1 km, hard.

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