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Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route

Photo of route “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.

Things to do

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

Route points (13)

  1. Lobby — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Lobby

    Маленькая

  2. Wheat-Ear Road — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Wheat-Ear Road

    Средняя · 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

  3. Birch Trail — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Birch Trail

    Средняя · 🏰🕵️‍♂️ Discover a legend · 🌸🍃 Get some fresh air

  4. Pine Forest — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Pine Forest

    Средняя · 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

  5. Levaya River Ford — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Levaya River Ford

    Средняя · 🎶🌊 Listen to the sounds · 🔍🖼️ Spot interesting details

  6. Forest Threshold — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Forest Threshold

    Средняя · 📸 Take photos · 🌅🌇 Watch the sunset or sunrise

  7. Panoramic Ridge — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Panoramic Ridge

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

  8. Shelterbelt Way — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Shelterbelt Way

    Большая · 🏞️ Enjoy the view · 🌅🌇 Watch the sunset or sunrise

  9. Woodside Bank — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Woodside Bank

    Большая · 🏞️ Enjoy the view · 🌅🌇 Watch the sunset or sunrise

  10. Lookout Hill — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Lookout Hill

    Большая · 📸 Take photos · 🌅🌇 Watch the sunset or sunrise · 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

  11. Golden Path — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Golden Path

    Средняя · 📸 Take photos · 🔍🖼️ Spot interesting details

  12. Church of the New Martyr Ekaterina Arskaya — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Church of the New Martyr Ekaterina Arskaya

    Маленькая · 📸 Take photos · 🕍 Place of worship

  13. Community Square — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

    Community Square

    Маленькая · 🍉🌳 Have a picnic · 🪑🍂 Rest on a bench · 🌿 Public garden or park

Shelterbelt Way in Khabarovsk District

Point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

Shelterbelt Way — point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

Point 8

Shelterbelt Way

Большая • 🏞️ Enjoy the view • 🌅🌇 Watch the sunset or sunrise

What Makes Such Places Special

In some spots there may be thickets of ferns and moss (in the hollows) and forest paths, sometimes leading to springs or old clearings. In places like this, wild animals (hares, foxes, and less often roe deer) may appear from the forest. In winter the area is a snowy wasteland; in summer ears of grain, fodder grasses, and potato plants come up, and wildflowers may bloom too: daisies, cornflowers, and alfalfa. This section of the route combines natural beauty (forest and open space) with elements of rural infrastructure. It suits both a short stop and a longer exploration of the landscape, depending on the traveler's interests.