* Residents and guests of Samara are very lucky - you don't have to travel very far to get to the mountains! The amazing Sokoly Mountains are only half an hour away from the center of the city. We invite you to hike through the unique territory, which is a natural monument of regional importance. During the walk we will admire the wonderful panoramas of the city of Samara, Zhiguli and the Volga River. Our route will pass through the forest and steppe areas, we will see rocky steppes, abandoned quarries and steep mountain slopes, we will visit many wonderful locations for photo shoots. The nature of the Sokolniki Mountains is truly amazing and beautiful at any time of the year and in any weather, so our route can be safely called all-season and all-weather, energizing and positive! During the walk, tourists will learn about the therapeutic practice of "Shinrin Yoku" - "Bathing in the forest", get acquainted with representatives of the flora and fauna of the Sokoly Mountains, hear the story of the birth of the Zhiguli Mountains and local legends. The hike is designed for any active person equipped for mountain walks. The route is circular. The gathering point for the participants of the hike at the Lime Products store in Studeny Ravine, address: Samara, Studeny Ravine, 1st line, coordinates 53.303557, 50.201952 There is a parking space here. You can walk to the collection point from the Dachy bus stop along Demokraticheskaya Street (intersection with Arena 2018 Street) by going down Studeny Ravine Street. The journey time to the Grocery store is 20 minutes. Route description: Gentle ascent to the viewport of Bald Mountain. Descent to the Volga river bank along a STEEP mountain path. Walk along the rocky bank of the Volga River with many springs to the ancient Rotman brick factory. A gentle climb from the shore and a walk through the forest to the abandoned gypsum quarry "Polka". One of the best views of the Zhiguli Gate. Walk along beautiful trails through the transparent deciduous forest to the starting point. Complexity: The route length is 7-8 km. Height difference - 130 m