This route takes you through the calling card of the Chechen Republic, the Argun Gorge, with its amazing nature and man-made monuments. Susanin advises: • Be sure to bring your passport. A border zone begins beyond the village of Itum-Kali. • Check the weather forecast. It can be very windy in the mountains even on a sunny day. • Bring any medicines you may need. If you have high blood pressure, note that you should only come down from the mountains once your blood pressure is back to normal. • Bring an empty bottle. There are many springs with clean, delicious water along the way.
Point 2
🕵️ Urban legend • 📜 Historic site
The tower stands on the left bank of the Chanty-Argun River, opposite the village of Shatoy. It was built around the 14th–16th centuries. Originally there were two towers, but only one has survived. It is a unique example of a medieval defensive structure.
According to legend, the towers were built by two brothers. The elder lived in the lower one and the younger in the upper. The elder married a beautiful captive with whom the younger was hopelessly in love. This led to a quarrel that ended in tragedy: the younger brother shot an arrow at his rival, and the widowed girl met her death in the waters of the Argun. But this is only a legend: researchers have shown that the towers were not suited for living in.
The tower is a cultural heritage site of Russia. It's a great spot for photos: you can see the tower from the road or drive closer and look inside.
Point on route “Through Mountain Gorges”
Point 2
🕵️ Urban legend • 📜 Historic site
The tower stands on the left bank of the Chanty-Argun River, opposite the village of Shatoy. It was built around the 14th–16th centuries. Originally there were two towers, but only one has survived. It is a unique example of a medieval defensive structure.
According to legend, the towers were built by two brothers. The elder lived in the lower one and the younger in the upper. The elder married a beautiful captive with whom the younger was hopelessly in love. This led to a quarrel that ended in tragedy: the younger brother shot an arrow at his rival, and the widowed girl met her death in the waters of the Argun. But this is only a legend: researchers have shown that the towers were not suited for living in.
The tower is a cultural heritage site of Russia. It's a great spot for photos: you can see the tower from the road or drive closer and look inside.
6 points
163 km
11 hours
