Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route

13 points19 km0 hours

The Hekhtsir foothills lie at the foot of the Hekhtsir range in Khabarovsk District, roughly 12–30 kilometers (7.5–19 miles) south of Khabarovsk. The range rises above the Amur-Ussuri Lowland, a land beautiful for its variety of forests, rivers, and fields. On this motor route, visitors and Far East residents alike can enjoy a unique encounter with the untouched nature of the Russian Far East.

Route author

Khabarovsk Municipal District Administration

Things to do

🏞️ Enjoy the view
🌸🍃 Get some fresh air
🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

Route points (13)

Panoramic Ridge in Khabarovsk District

Point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

Point 7

Panoramic Ridge

Большая • 🎥🤳 Shoot a video • 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

A Great Resting Place of the Past

The ridge here is a typical landform of the forest-steppe zone, combining natural beauty with practical value for farming and tourism. Its height offers an excellent view and a variety of landscapes, and its geological structure makes it resistant to most kinds of erosion. Ridges like this often served as natural boundaries between tribes or rural districts, as sites of ancient settlements (thanks to their protection and views), and as routes for nomadic migrations and trade (gentle passes make travel easy).

Remembering Where We're Headed

Before the Bolshekhekhtsirsky Nature Reserve was established, its entire territory was 100% covered by taiga forest. But uncontrolled logging reduced the forest area by 30%. The reserve has also managed to restore the sable population, which had once been completely wiped out.