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)

Community Square in Khabarovsk District

Point on route “Hekhtsir Foothills Motor Route”

Point 13

Community Square

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

The Final Rest Stop

At the end of the route is a quiet, cozy little park that gives a sense of a journey completed. It is a small but atmospheric spot surrounded by nature, with trees and a snowy landscape. Here, at the end of the trip, travelers refuel with meat grilled over an open fire, shelter from the wind or the heat, enjoy nature in comfort, and share their impressions of the heights they have conquered. After a good rest and with their strength restored, travelers set off on the final stretch, speeding along the paved road back to the start.