Hiking in the east of the Rybachy Peninsula

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The Rybachy Peninsula is one of the most extraordinary corners of our country.

An unspoilt edge of wild northern nature, where the diversity of flora and fauna is amazing and is completely atypical for the far north. Everywhere you can see how tectonic processes took place and continents were formed.

We will find ourselves alone with the nature of Rybachy. During the trip, we will see rock carvings of ancient people on the Maika River, the open sea, the endless tundra, herds of deer, waterfalls and rivers, grandiose bird markets and much more!

Location

Murmansk

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Tour highlights

Ancient petroglyphs

You will see rock carvings of ancient people who left their messages on the rocks of Zubovskaya Bay many years ago.

Fascinating views

Enjoy the beauty of Moche Lip and Ein, where nature has created stunning landscapes

Towards adventure

You will live in tents and enjoy the fragrant camping cuisine.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bolshoe Ozerko – Western Mike
At 09:00 we will leave Murmansk by car towards the Sredny and Rybachy peninsulas.
After driving along the Titovka River, through the isthmus between the mainland and the Sredny Peninsula, along the eastern part of Sredny, and then passing the isthmus between Sredny and the Rybachy Peninsula, we will find ourselves near the abandoned military village of Bolshoe Ozerko, where vehicles will leave us, and we will have a snack and pack our backpacks and set off.
We will start our journey a little above the abandoned military village of Bolshoe Ozerko and move towards the Zapadnaya Maika River in Zubovskaya Bay.
After walking from Bolshoy Ozero to Zapadnaya Maika, we will camp.
The first day of our trip is coming to an end, we share our impressions, breathe in the Arctic air, and go to bed looking forward to the adventure.
Length: 15 km.
Please note! Detailed recommendations and other important information for participating in the tour can be found in the "Important to know" section.

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Day 2 - Zapadnaya Maika – the Srednaya River
After breakfast, we will pack up the camp, cross the Pyaive River and, finding ourselves on the right bank, we will go to look for artifacts – rock carvings of ancient people.
Zubovskaya Bay is located in the central part of the northern coast of the Rybachy Peninsula between the capes Mainavolok and Lazar.
Ancient people left unique rock carvings in Zubovskaya Bay, located near the confluence of the Pyayve River with the sea.
There are also burials of Stone Age people, several Viking graves and the sacred stone of the Lapps, which was sacrificed in ancient times.
Next, our path will lie along the very edge of the Barents Sea – here rocks and sandy beaches are interspersed with grassy "clearings" on our way.
We will pass by the abandoned village of Zubovka, Cape Lazar.
When we reach the Srednyaya River, we will set up camp.
Length: 10 km.

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Day 3 - Srednyaya River – Chernaya Mountain
Our route will again lie along the coast of the Barents Sea, across the Zubovka River, past Cape Lazar.
Length: 12 km.

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Day 4 - Chernaya Mountain – Tsyp-Pillowcase
We will pass by Cape Lognavolok and Cape Lausch.
On the way, we will pass through the abandoned military village of VRM (fan radio beacon). By evening we will reach Cape Tsyp-Navolok.
Tsyp-Navolok is a large area from the Anikeyevka River to the Laush Bay. Over the centuries, settlements have been appearing and disappearing here.
From the hill, the islands of Maly and Bolshoy Anikiev are clearly visible.
Russian russians on Bolshoy Anikiev Island are known as the stone journal of ancient navigators. Here are the "Plates of Time" — the names of Russian and overseas navigators, merchants from Holland, Germany, Scandinavian countries, as well as Russian Pomerania — Onega, Kemi, Arkhangelsk, carved on stone slabs, made in the period from 1510 to the middle of the 20th century.
We'll camp on the Anikieva River.
Length: 16 km.

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Day 5 - Tsypnavolok – Gorodetsky bird bazaars
Today we have to visit the most beautiful places – Gorodetsky bird bazaars of the Rybachy Peninsula.
According to the most conservative estimates, the number of birds nesting here is 800 thousand individuals.
They nest on steep shores for 7 km from Tsyp-Navolok to Cape Korobelny.
And there are many varieties: sea lions, kiras, auk, and even rare species of eagles.
We'll be watching birds along the way.
Length: 13 km.

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Day 6 - The path to the stream. Korabelny (Malaya Korabelnaya Bay)
We will head to places rarely visited by tourists.
In 1995, during an international expedition, about 40 graves of Stone Age people were found in these places.
Old mysterious rings of large size and a groove in the rocks were also discovered there — whales were hunted here!
And also, just like on Anikiev, there is a slate slab embedded in the ground at the foot of Guria, where barely noticeable inscriptions are visible — a ship sank here in the 19th century, and the merchant decided to perpetuate the memory of him.
In general, there is something to see!
Length: 14 km.

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Day 7 - Malaya Korabelnaya Lip – Moche lip – Ein lip
Translated from Finnish, "Moches" means "beautiful". This place is very beautiful and interesting.
As we descend to Mocha from a high hill, we will have a view of the fabulous bay.
Below we will find a river, which we will have to ford, and then we will see the steep banks of a narrow river forming a canyon, flowing into the sea.
To the right of the river there are lawns and sand banks, where we will camp.
If you carefully examine the lip, you can find the locations of buildings, fragments of household utensils, and rusted nails. It is said that Norwegians lived here until 1926.
Today, our way continues to one of the most beautiful places on the Rybachy Peninsula, Eina Guba.
The name of the lip is from Sami mythology.
At the beginning of the 20th century, there was a small settlement of Finnish colonists here.
The abundant grasses of the sheltered valley made it possible to keep livestock and grow vegetables.
Since ancient times, this place was famous not only for its abundant herbs, but also for its salmon catches.
Length: 18 km.

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Day 8 - Eina Bay – Cape Litke (Big lake)
Our route will take us past the fairly high Motka Mountain and the smaller Rokopakhta Mountain, which offers fantastic views of the neighboring Sredny Peninsula, Bolshaya Motka Bay, as well as the surroundings of the Rybachy Peninsula itself.
The places here have also been inhabited by people since ancient times and are rich in history — ancient people were also found here, there was a Finnish colony, and during the Great Patriotic War there was a battery.
Length: 17 km.

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Day 9 - Completing the journey
On this day, we pack up the camp, load into the cars that will come for us from the mainland, and, rested and inspired, we will return to the hustle and bustle of the cities.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour organizer's comments

Walking route of the 1st category of complexity of the tourist route. You need experience of multi-day backpacking trips and good physical fitness.

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

Overnight stays in tourist tents throughout the route.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 63300 rubles/person.

Discounts:

for those who have benefits in paying for visits to protected areas – 3600 rubles / person.;
if you have your own rug – 100 rubles; sleeping bag – 300 rubles; tent – 400 rubles.
discounts for groups of 3 people or more – check when booking.

Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Murmansk

Included in price

meals included in the program (8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners);
instructor-guide;
group-wide equipment (campfire, tent, etc.);
tent, mat and sleeping bag;
group first aid kit;
the fee for visiting a specially protected natural area.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The base layer is thermal underwear (thin running and warm for sleeping — 2 sets).
The intermediate layer is a fleece jacket, exclude wool (thin fleece jacket for movement / thick for parking).
A membrane jacket or an analog (windbreaker, waterproof).
Pants are windproof or made of a membrane (ideal if the pants are a designer and turn into shorts).
Socks — preferably trekking and/ or other with similar properties (foot retention, moisture removal) — 2-3 pairs.
Shoes — trekking boots, preferably high ones. Please note! Shoes must be worn (not boots).
Rubber slates for the camp (crocs, sandals and other outdoor shoes are also perfect).
Headdress (buff trumpet, bandana, beanie, cap).
Sunglasses, thin light gloves (in case of sunny weather, the most common "working" cotton gloves are suitable).
Tableware: mug, spoon, bowl, flask or water bottle.
Backpack for 70-80 liters.
Personal hygiene products, wet wipes, toiletries.
If desired, you can take trekking poles.
Swimming trunks or a swimsuit — for taking water treatments + a towel (trekking and/or waffle).
Hoba (the nurse).
Sunscreen (30+) and burns (panthenol), lip balm (for example, panthenol for children), individual medications (if prescribed by a doctor), repellent.
The lantern has been used for hiking since the end of July.
An additional battery for the phone.

Difficulty category: 1 difficulty category of the tourist route.

The subjects of the Russian Federation on whose territories the tourist route passes: Murmansk region.

Duration of the tourist route: 9 days.

Description of the tourist route (route option): from the village. Bolshoe Ozerko (nezhil.) – Zapadnaya Maika river – R. Pyave – Zubovka (nezhil.) – Tsypnavolok – Anikiev river – M. Korabelny – R. Korabelny – Eina – Rokopakhta – Cape Litke – P. Bolshoe Ozerko (nezhil.).

The maximum height difference on the tourist route is 368 meters.

The seasonality of the tourist route: summer hiking – the second half of June, July, August, September.

The starting point of the tourist route (coordinates): The start of the route is N69°44'15.9516" E32°09'17.8843".

The place of completion of the tourist route (coordinates): The end of the route is N69°43'51.9814" E32°09'17.9406".

The length of the tourist route (m, km): 121 km.

Places of proposed overnight and rest (coordinates):

Overnight stay 1 N69°45'53.4549" E32°19'18.3380".
Overnight stay 2 N69°47'42.6627" E32°28'22.7554".
Overnight stay 3 N69°45'52.8710" E32°50'31.2452".
Overnight stay 4 N69°42'30.4359" E33°04'27.0753".
Overnight stay 5 N69°37'19.4139" E33°00'28.3974".
Overnight stay 6 N69°34'56.0574" E32°45'01.5665".
Overnight at 7 N69°38'22.7455" E32°25'10.0992".
Overnight 8 N69°43'03.0894" E32°10'06.8769".

Emergency exit routes from the tourist route:

To the proposed camp No. 4 near the village of Zubovka (nezhil.) – an emergency exit is carried out along the Titovka – Eina road, followed by an exit to the village.Titovka (red thread on the map).
After passing through Camp 4, an emergency exit is carried out along the route toTitovka (red thread on the map).

Description of the obstacles on the tourist route.

Type of obstacle: Ford crossing b/w. Zapadnaya Maika river (cat. 1A) - A simple crossing – across rivers with a width of at least 10 m or a depth of at least 0.6 m, overcome individually with some difficulties, the "wall" is easy to pass. Height of the point (depth of immersion), m: 0.7.

Type of obstacle: Ford crossing in the north of the Pyaiva River (cat. 1A) - A simple crossing – across rivers with a width of at least 10 m or a depth of at least 0.6 m, overcome individually with some difficulties, the "wall" is easy to pass. Height of the point (depth of immersion), m: 0.8.

Type of obstacle: Ford crossing b/w of the Anikiev River (cat. 1A) - A simple crossing – across rivers with a width of at least 10 m or a depth of at least 0.6 m, overcome individually with some difficulties, the "wall" is easy to pass. Height of the point (depth of immersion), m: 0.6.

Type of obstacle: Ford crossing b/w Korabelny river (cat. 1A) - A simple crossing – across rivers with a width of at least 10 m or a depth of at least 0.6 m, overcome individually with some difficulties, the "wall" is easy to pass. Height of the point (depth of immersion), m: 0.75.

Type of obstacle: Top slope ofEina - simple grassy and talus slopes with a steepness of up to 30 degrees (1A).

Type of obstacle: Crossing the Ford of the b/w of the Eina River (cat. 1A) - At least 300 m of elevation difference, movement is hindered by scree, vegetation, and light rocks. Height of the point (depth of immersion), m: 300 m.

Improvement of the route of the tourist route: none.

The list of individual and group equipment, including personal protective equipment, necessary for the passage of the tourist route: group: awning, boilers, burners; individual: tent, sleeping bag, mat, backpack, trekking poles.

Dates and Prices

$864

25 Jul – 2 Aug 9 days 8 nights

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Everything was organized perfectly!