Northern Ergaki via NKT and Skazka Passes to Lazurnoe Lake: hiking in Krasnoyarsk Krai
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Northern Ergaki via NKT and Skazka Passes to Lazurnoe Lake

Distance
5.9 km
Time
2 h 26 min
Elevation gain
425 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This passage turns Ergaki’s familiar northern direction towards Lazurnoe Lake. From the Taygishonok side, it approaches Norilsk Tourist Club Pass, usually abbreviated NKT, then crosses towards Skazka’s saddle. Examine how the ridge separates neighbouring lake valleys before beginning the southward woodland descent. The ending lies beside Lazurnoe, offering a natural pause after rocky pass sections. This selected version avoids retraced approaches and differs from the expanded northern outing with repeated pass-side visits. Delivery to the high beginning and vehicle collection at the lake are unestablished. Treat it as part of an independent mountain day with separate approach and lake-area exit plans.

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Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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Follow NKT, Skazka and Lazurnoe in southward order, finishing beside a lake after the pass connection. Three identifiable stops focus the outing on northern Ergaki’s valleys.
Length
5.9 km
Elevation gain
425 m
Surface
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Northern Ergaki via NKT and Skazka Passes to Lazurnoe Lake: route photo 2 in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Mountain-path experience, confident movement on stone and an independent exit from the lake area are necessary. Delivery to the northern beginning and return from Lazurnoe are unconfirmed. A children’s leisure walk, bicycle or stroller is unsuitable. Dog rules and reception are unestablished.

Nearby

Black Lake lies outside the nearby northern path and requires its own shore approach. Skazka Lake is also outside this selected saddle connection. Stone Arch, northern summits and later passes towards Raduzhnoe are independent continuations.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Scheduled public transport to the northern mountain beginning is unconfirmed. Arrange lower park arrival and an independent approach separately. Lazurnoe requires an additional permitted exit towards a road; there is no established transport point at the ending.
By car
Vehicle access serves Ergaki’s lower roadside points. The northern beginning and Lazurnoe Lake require walking mountain approaches. Agree the complete arrival-and-exit plan with the directorate and use a permitted lower vehicle space.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Agree vehicle storage at your chosen lower approach beforehand. Vehicle spaces at the northern beginning or Lazurnoe are unestablished.

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What to expect

Places
Norilsk Tourist Club Pass (NKT) the first confirmed saddle when coming from the northern side.
Skazka Pass the next saddle towards Lazurnoe; Skazka Lake is separate.
Lazurnoe Lake the lake beside the ending of the southward woodland descent.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 425 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски NKT and Skazka require confident navigation, secure footing on rock and snow assessment. Preserve the selected pass connection: a steep immediate descent to Skazka Lake is another direction. Snow and vegetation can obscure old paint. The leader decides protection according to present slopes. Confirm current park bear recommendations and admission before departure; the lake ending cannot replace a road-return plan.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 3–4 hours
With stops | 4–5 hours An editorial allowance for the mountain passage itself, taken by a prepared group in dry, snow-free weather. Add the northern approach, extra shore visits and the subsequent Lazurnoe exit separately.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose settled summer conditions with passable saddles and dry rock. Snow may remain on the passes after woodland clears. Autumn weather and early ice alter the upper connection; winter passage requires independent preparation.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain boots, poles, warm layers and waterproofs.
Water, food for the approach and exit, first-aid kit and headlamp.
Detailed pass-connection mapping, spare power and communication.
Protection equipment according to the leader’s assessment; any overnight stay needs a separate agreed camping plan.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Scheduled public transport to the northern mountain beginning is unconfirmed. Arrange lower park arrival and an independent approach separately. Lazurnoe requires an additional permitted exit towards a road; there is no established transport point at the ending

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: 5.9 km, hard.

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