Psebay village rest. Psebay - holiday in any weather
Apiary and temple of the monastery at the base of Shahan
Where is Psebay
Village Psebay located at the very foot of the Caucasus Mountains, in the south-eastern part of the Krasnodar region. Administratively, it belongs to the Mostovsky district, which borders Karachay-Cherkessia and Adygea. Stretched along the left bank of the river Malaya Laba for 12 kilometers in a wide mountain valley. The altitude above sea level is 400 meters. From the east the valley is covered by a mountain range Shahan, consisting of a chain of mountains with a maximum high point of 1200 m. A ridge rises from the west Gerpegem from which there is a great view of the village itself and the entire valley.
View of the valley where the village of Psebay is located 
Everywhere you see meadow flowers, sometimes of quite exotic shapes. 
Where there is an abundance of flowers, there are fluttering butterflies How to get to Psebay
I described the route in sufficient detail in my previous article. I publish here map route from Armavir and to the final point.
Armavir-Psebay travel route map It’s better to get there, although there are also bus routes from cities such as Rostov and Krasnodar. The nearest city with railway connections is Armavir. From there there are minibuses and you can take a taxi if you arrived from afar and by train. (distance to Psebay -120 kilometers, - 1.40 - 1 hour 50 minutes) Price trips from Rostov around 500-600 rubles.
View of the peaks of Shahan What to do in Psebay
In Soviet times, Psebay was positioned as one of the centers hiking in the North Caucasus. Here was the beginning of one of the popular treks along the tourist route “ Psebay – Krasnaya Polyana». Now mountain tourism is becoming more and more popular every year. Also, local landscape conditions and weather in Mostovsky and Psebay are conducive to such types of recreation as rafting, jeeping And cycling.
The hotel in the form of an impregnable medieval castle is colorful and actually accessible Some routes pass through the territory Caucasian Nature Reserve. To avoid problems with rangers, it is better to register permission, the office of one of its departments is located in Psebay. 10 kilometers along the road in a southerly direction, behind the village Transshipment There is border post, where, if necessary, you can obtain documents for passage through the border zone, address st. Industrial, 226.
If you climb Mount Shapka, you will see a picturesque view with depth in the background For me, as a lover of hiking in the mountains, the Psebaysky mountain region has become an alternativeMountain Adygea with its famous plateauLago-Naki , where it became too crowded, especially on weekends. For 15 years, I went on vacation every year to those parts and followed the development of infrastructure. The places are not inferior in beauty to other areas of the Caucasus Mountains, but sometimes you want to be away from people and closer to nature.
Alpine meadow near Psebay 
Plane SP-30 of the Psebay aviation club On the right bank of the Malaya Laba opposite the village there is a village Andryuki , there is a grass airfield and flying club, where the annual gathering of small aviation enthusiasts from all over Russia takes place. When I first arrived in Psebay and while driving around the area I saw this airfield, I immediately stopped by and made an agreement with the local pilot hang-glider(not to be confused with a hang glider, which does not have a motor). The next day, for a reasonable fee, we flew with him over the valley and nearby mountain ranges.
A hang plane from the village of Andryuki will take you above Psebay 
Petrovich on takeoff 
The view from the deltoplane is open in all directions Both the village and the mountains around it look fascinating, stunning views and a whole range of thrills are guaranteed to you. I recommend everyone to try a bird's eye view, especially since, unlike an airplane, the view is all-round and free, and not from the cockpit through the glass. The entire Caucasus range and nearby mountains, such asBig Thach and famousDevil's Gate . If anyone decides to fly, then dress warmly; at altitude it is much cooler than on the ground, even in the heat.
View of Gerpegem from Shahan You can climb one of the mountains of the Gerpegem ridge, since the climb can begin immediately from Psebay. Stunning views at any time of the year, and in the summer there are also aromas of mountain herbs and flowers. The hike is not difficult, accessible to any age and experience.
View from Mount Shapka to the Skirda plateau In the village of Perevalka, which I have already mentioned, which belongs to the Psebaysky rural settlement, there is one of the nearby attractions of the mountainA cap, You definitely need to climb it. The ascent is short and not difficult; the path to the top passes through a shady forest with giant trees and giant boulders.
Petrovich on top of Mount Shapka The mountain offers a picturesque panorama of the Malaya Laba River and a view of the plateauSkirda. If after this you are not overwhelmed with delight, and you do not mentally thank God for the opportunity to see this beauty, then it is better to sit at home and watch TV!
Petrovich on the suspension bridge in Perevalka In Perevalka there is suspension bridge across the river, you can cross it and climb the forest road along the river Hungarian, in the upper reaches of which is located waterfall in several cascades. The places are completely wild; the passage to the waterfall through the thicket cannot be found right away.
Waterfall on the Vengerka River But I followed the sound of the water and finally found it by half-overgrown marks on the trees made many years ago. Judging by the lack of a trail, no one has visited this waterfall for a long time. After something like this you feel almost like a pioneer.
The Malaya Laba River in the Perevalki area 
In fact, the water in the river is not that cold There are many in the forest mushrooms, can be found bison, according to the stories of local old-timers. Found in the river trout, and lovers of fishing in mountain rivers love to come to these places.
Malaya Laba River in bad weather The village is also interesting because it is after it that the high mountains begin, and a mountain road passes through it along the gorge along the Malaya Laba River. The only path that leads to points such as villagesStormy , Nikitino AndCordon Chernorechye .
Petrovich in the waters of the thermal spring in Mostovsky Mostovskoy – thermal springs
The administrative center of the district, the village of Mostovskoy, is located 40 kilometers from Psebay to the north. It is famous throughout the country for its thermal springs, the infrastructure of which has rapidly developed in recent years, with hotels and recreation centers for every taste. The water temperature at the outlet is +85 +90 degrees, but it is supplied to the pools in parameters from +37 to +44. The water is saturated with many trace elements and mineral salts, which is extremely beneficial for the body. Helps with problems with the musculoskeletal system, nervous exhaustion and stress. The springs are especially popular in the cold season; in winter there is a full house, despite the rather high prices for accommodation for the area. have to to book places at the bases at the springs in advance, especially on weekends.
Place of fastening of beams of an ancient dwelling on Mount Shapka But for his readers Petrovich gives hint How to get around this problem and not spend extra money. This recommendation is only suitable for those who travel with their own transport. You can stay at bases somewhere in Psebay or the surrounding area, fortunately there are enough of them there, and the prices are an order of magnitude lower than in Mostovsky and go to the thermal springs buying a one-time visit to the baths. I assure you that even with gasoline consumption it will be cheaper, I checked it personally, I tried both options.
Meadow flowers of Gerpegem will go to hikers Mount Kizinchi Located 66 kilometers from Psebay on the left bank of the river Hodz, slightly before reaching the village Bagovskaya, north of the village Kizinka. You will have to go through Mostovskoy; there is no shorter road. You can cross to the left bank via an iron bridge, not very presentable in appearance, but strong enough for any type of transport.
An incomprehensible natural phenomenon in the Psebaya Mountains awaits its researchers The mountain stands alone and is very majestic, with an abundance of grottoes and niches that arose naturally as a result of natural influences. It consists of two tiers of rocks - the topmost and the second just below, consisting of separate pillars resembling fingers. Between the tiers there is a path along the entire southern slope. From this path and from the very top of the rock there is a picturesque view of the Main Caucasus Range and the Small Bambaki as well as towards Mountain Adygea.
In Kizinka, grazing horses came out to meet On the road from Mostovsky to Psebay, in front of the village Shedok there is a left turn with a sign
"White Rocks", once there was a sanatorium on the banks of the Laba River, now it’s either a recreation center or a summer cottage, we’re not talking about it. There is a children's sports camp nearby, and there is a suspension bridge to the other side. The place itself is interesting; the outcrop of white limestone rocks on the right bank and along the river bottom makes this place especially picturesque.
Petrovich swims on the White Stones This is also a favorite swimming place for the surrounding population; in the summer months, the water running down from the mountains manages to warm up to a comfortable temperature while remaining crystal clear. The depth is quite shallow, which is very popular with children who love to splash around and scare the little fish scurrying along the bottom. Smooth limestone blocks of bizarre shapes create natural swimming pools in which you can relax under a natural massage with fast streams of mountain water. At other times of the year, you can simply relax in a good place, admiring the views.
Petrovich walks along the terrace to the top of Mount Kizinchi 
Mountain flora 
View from Mount Kizinchi to the valley A quiet haven for the spoiled tourist
We chose a very unusual place to relax for the May holidays - the village of Psebay. I wanted to relax on a budget in the Krasnodar Territory... We heard from friends and relatives that there are hot springs in the Krasnodar Territory in the Mostovsky district, so we looked at the location on the map. It turned out that nearby in the Mostovsky district there is the village of Psebay, where it is located. Unfortunately, we could not find websites of other places where we could stay on the Internet.
Psebay is an urban-type settlement in the Mostovsky district of the Krasnodar region of Russia.
How to get to Psebay
We drove by car from Rostov-on-Don along the M4 Don highway, then along the P-217 Tikhoretsk - Kropotkin - Armavir - Labinsk - Mostovskoy - Psebay road. The entire journey took approximately 5.5 hours.
The village of Psebay is very small in size and population (about 10 thousand people in 2010). Psebay is located in a valley in the foothills of the Caucasus, between mountain peaks along the Malaya Laba River. The road from Psebay to the south ends in the mountains of the Caucasus Natural Biosphere Reserve.
The Caucasian Nature Reserve is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In the village of Psebay there is a gypsum production plant - “Kubansky Gypsum - KNAUF”. We ourselves personally climbed to the tops of the mountains and saw how the equipment works. This is probably the only place in the village that provides work for the local population. It’s a pity that the Knauf brand is not Russian. As our guide in the USSR said, it was a completely Soviet plant, and after the collapse the Germans came, bought it, and took it into circulation. Well, what can you do?
The unusual geographical location makes this place amazing. A fast mountain river, gypsum rocks of the slopes, caves and arches, waterfalls, springs with clean drinking water, golden sand made of mica and shell rock, unusually rich vegetation - all this is amazingly intertwined here, in one place. For those who like active holidays, I definitely recommend visiting here, because... There are a lot of places where you can go.
The area of the village of Psebay is very promising and diverse in terms of Russian tourism. I would even say unusual, with its amazing beauty, purity, simplicity. There are no equipped places for walking, only slightly trampled paths that are lost in the grass and then appear again. Markings on trees indicating hiking trails, and nothing more... Real wild nature, with its unpredictability and mystery.
In addition to the traditional walking tourism for these places, cycling tourism is developed here. There are active cycling routes on the Gerpegem ridge; by the way, they also race ATVs there. A fast mountain river is simply created for. And some will definitely like rocks and caves for rock climbing.
Excursions, routes in Psebay, waterfalls
We rested in Psebay for 6 days. But since the weather was not always favorable, we visited only a small part of the protected nearby places. Wet weather, washed-out roads, slippery hiking trails, and, perhaps, our unpreparedness for extreme tourist hikes, did not allow us to go down to the Gunkin caves and the Dedova Yama cave, as well as see the Kyzylbek waterfalls and salty mineral springs in the village of Solenoe. But what a reason to come back here again.
- Kapustinsky waterfall;
- Nikiteno village and Nikitinsky waterfall;
- Thermal springs of the Mostovsky district;
- Suspension bridge;
- White Widow Rock;
- Waterfall "Wishes";
- Gerpegem Ridge;
- Silver Spring;
- Bank of the Malaya Laba River.
Some of the routes were on foot. Together with a guide (a kind, nice uncle), we walked around all the surroundings of the Beryozki sanatorium. We were introduced to the local landscapes and nature. We visited many places on our own, despite the fact that they were not so easy to find.
Experienced tourists will be interested in a 5-7 day hiking trip along the famous route “Psebay - Krasnaya Polyana”. But this is a very serious journey and they won’t let you go there just like that. To obtain a permit and pass for a hike, go to the office of the Northern Department of the Caucasian Nature Reserve in Psebay or to the border post. The documents will be completed here.
Flora Psebaya
Walking through the meadows and forests in the villages of Psebay and Nikitino, you can see many beautiful and unusual plants. And the time at which we came to rest in Psebay (early May) showed us the flowering of many plants. Small mountain iris, lilies of the valley, strawberries, sage, mint, wild garlic and many more unknown but beautiful plants that form a blooming and fragrant carpet on the ground.
For the first time in my life I saw a mountain iris bloom. The lily of the valley is listed in the Red Book of Russia, but in Psebay the lily of the valley is not uncommon.
What to bring from Psebay as a souvenir
In addition to all the standard souvenirs: magnets and paintings, in Psebay you can buy meadow honey, mountain tea, souvenirs and jewelry made from rocks. We also brought water from the Silver Spring, a piece of gypsum rock, and fern bushes. You can dry a herbarium of meadow herbs as a souvenir. I couldn’t resist this uncontrollable greenery of the Psebai forests; I wanted to remember with all my heart and keep this beauty at home.
Psebay is an amazing place for a Russian tourist to relax. A relaxing holiday with your family, away from civilization, or a holiday with a noisy group. Measured walks around the village or extreme mountain routes. And everyone here will find something dear to their heart.
All this is Psebai, all this is Russia!
Interesting things nearby
Almost ten days have passed since I returned from my next trip, but I still couldn’t start the article. The place is so fascinating, winter, mountains, waterfalls... We didn’t see much, we just didn’t have much time, there’s so much left there... And I want to go there again!
Wonderful pristine nature, untrodden paths, clean transparent air, breathtaking springs with such tasty water that the first day at home I could not drink our tap water.
And it all started with the fact that my friend and I wanted to celebrate the New Year on a train, on the way to Siberia. To the sound of wheels, four days on the road! Romance! But it didn’t work out. And we decided to stay home with the children to welcome 2017.
We started thinking about Christmas. Well, how can we not go anywhere during the holidays, it’s impossible, unrealistic... and we found a tour to Psebay. At the Voskhod camp site in the folk Kuban style with songs and dances, round dances around the fire, we spent 3 holiday days. Still, ours is rich in amazing places. An unforgettable vacation, a lot of impressions. But first things first.
In the very east of the Krasnodar Territory, between two ridges and along the Malaya Laba River, a hospitable village stretches for several kilometers. Then there are a couple more villages and that’s it, there is no more road. And only with backpacks do they conquer mountain peaks.
And even though we came to relax at the camp site, Psebay is still more suitable for active recreation. If you love hiking, are into cycling, hang gliding, or dream of rafting down a mountain river, then this is the place for you. You will find all this here.
Amazing hikes can be done here. Somewhere far away... or rather a couple of tens of kilometers from Psebay - Bolshoy Tkhach, and the Devil's Gate, Acheshbok and the Alous ridge. But all this was not part of the plans for this trip; it is part of my future plans.
Psebay translated means “a place with a lot of water.” There are so many waterfalls, rivers, springs, and lakes here that you can’t count them.
We walked to the Malaya Laba River.
Now she is relatively calm. And in the spring, when the glaciers begin to melt, it turns into a stormy, roaring stream.
In winter, the landscapes are no less beautiful, and not far from this place there is a silver spring; people from all over the area go there for water.
We also visited the Waterfall of Wishes.
In winter, the path there is not the easiest; we had to overcome climbs and a very steep wet slope. But at the end of the road a real miracle awaited us. Everyone made their deepest wish. They say it comes true. Let's see!
You can look at Psebay and its surroundings from above at the observation deck where the guide took us. Beauty! True, there has been no fresh snow for a long time and the colors are not very bright, but this does not spoil the overall impression.
Those who wished could ride down the hill on tablets. Steep hill, the speed is developing oh-oh-oh. But people come there specifically to ride, in cars, and spend several hours there.
Almost all the attractions of Psebay are far away, and you need to go by car. But the Gerpegem ridge is very close, it can be seen from everywhere. All tourist centers offer excursions there. But they didn’t offer it to us, and I decided to go there myself.
I won’t be me if I don’t conquer at least one. There's a gentle slope there. There are almost no trees at the edge of the ridge. The road didn’t seem to be difficult, it seemed like it wasn’t far, why couldn’t I handle it? And I climbed the mountain! And it was already after lunch, and the daylight hours were short….
And I didn’t even think about the fact that it was winter outside. The weather was excellent, the temperature was above zero, the snow was melting. And so I rise, and the higher, the more difficult it is. Walking through the snow in boots, not even sneakers, my feet got soaked through. No. I'm going higher. And there it got steeper and steeper, I slipped, fell, and a couple of times my camera sank into the snow. I thought I had ruined everything. No, I shook off nothing, it works.
And then I found a horse trail. Wow, I think horses can rise to this height, but I’m worse. Well, follow the horse path. Horses choose the easiest road. Nooooo, straight ahead faster. Yeah! Why!
Somehow I got back onto the path and then I realized that the shortest road is not always the closest, especially in the mountains.
And then the sun began to set. I didn't have time to reach the top. There are only 200 meters left.
And the view from here is stunning!
I didn’t want to walk back through the dark alone in an unfamiliar area. And I hurried to go back.
In the morning we saw footprints in the snow - some were of a hare, and others... I don’t even know what kind of animal it was, but the claws were about 4 centimeters long. And so, while descending, for some reason I kept thinking about these footprints. And although I’m not such a coward, and I walk alone through forests and mountains, but... it was getting dark slowly, and all the time it seemed to me that someone from the forest was looking at me. I walk and look around, no one. It’s a long way from the village, even though it’s down below me, no one will hear it, no matter how much you scream…. Mom dear. She ran downstairs skipping. And I forever understood that you can’t go to the mountains alone in winter, even if it seems that it’s not high and not far away.
The peak remains unconquered, which means it is waiting for me, and I will return here again.
Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer places left where the paths are untrodden, the animals are not scared, and the water is crystal clear. Psebay is just such a place. They even have spring water flowing from their taps. While you will not meet crowds of tourists there, as in Sochi or Sochi, there are no huge 5-star hotels, and, thank God, civilization has not yet reached here and you can plunge into pristine nature entirely, with all your soul and whole body.
The climate here is unique, there is almost no wind, it is not hot in summer, but winter is real! True, until mid-summer there is a lot of rain and even hail. Our guide told us that it is better to come from the second half of July. Then there are many sunny days and you can visit all the local attractions.
There will be a separate article about our camp site “Voskhod”. (Already have read I really liked their organization of recreation, the territory, the rooms, the SPA complex with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and herbal tea... Mmmmm, what a great time we had!
See how we drove on the map.
Adventure in the flowerbed
Mackerel blooms
Palm trees, palm trees, palm trees...
The distance from the village of Psebay to the village of Kirovsky, where the Skazka guest house is located, is only 22.5 km. Here everyone will find something to suit their taste! Let’s make sure of this by studying in more detail the history of the appearance and the main attractions of Psebay! Let's start with the main thing: on average, there are 180 clear days a year here, the maximum winter temperature is minus 8 degrees Celsius. The area around is mountainous, rich in caves, gorges, alpine meadows, and healing springs.
The village of Psebay: history and modernity
The foothills of the Caucasus, the place where the mountainous Malaya Laba meets the Rocky Range: it is here, on the left bank of the river, that the village of Psebay is located. Geographically, it belongs to the Mostovsky district of the Krasnodar Territory, its length is 12 km.
The name is of ancient Turkic origin and means “place rich in water.” In addition to the Malaya Laba, the Psebayka canal, a “man-made” river, flows here. The settlement arose back in 1857; initially, military personnel of the Sevastopol regiment with their families, and later Cossacks, were stationed here. Since 1888, this area was chosen as a hunting ground by members of the royal family. Nicholas II’s cousin, Semyon Mikhailovich, loved to spend time here.
During the times of the USSR, Psebay became the starting point of many tourist routes - the pedestrian route to Krasnaya Polyana started from here, designed for 5 days and considered one of the most interesting in the Caucasus Nature Reserve. Now the area and even the mentioned route have received a rebirth, although for many years they were undeservedly forgotten.
What is worth seeing in Psebay itself?
Here is the representative office of the Northern Department of the Caucasian Nature Reserve, where passes for routes along it are issued. Therefore, for tourists the village is a convenient location for collecting fees and obtaining permits.
Anyone who loves architectural monuments will find interesting the hunting lodge and the church, built during the period of royal hunting in these parts and now being objects of cultural heritage.
Travelers with children should visit V.I.’s home zoo. Miroshnikova. It arose as a temporary shelter for wounded animals and orphaned children whose parents died at the hands of poachers. Here you can see mother bears, deer, wild boars, goats, wild ducks and swans, although the composition of the pets is variable.
Those who are interested in natural minerals will certainly enjoy the stone workshop. You can view the collection and purchase handmade souvenirs made from stones and semi-precious gems mined in the Caucasus Mountains, the Urals, etc.
Fans of hang gliding often gather in the village - the valley is protected from strong winds, which allows you to soar freely for up to 9 months a year. In the near future, large-scale development of this type of extreme sport is planned in Psebay.
Attractions in the vicinity of Psebay
Still, the main thing in Psebay and its attractions is the surrounding nature, it is diverse here! Rocks, caves, grottoes, waterfalls, thermal springs, sinkholes - a real abundance!
Caves
Grottoes formed as a result of karst processes attract speleologists and tourists. Gunkins are the name given to 4 caves in the gully of the same name, stretching in a row and, in total, occupying several kilometers. An underground river flows from the largest one. The dark and spacious vaults of the halls and narrow corridors are tempting for everyone who loves the bowels of the earth, but you should dress warmer for a visit here. In the spring, during the period of melting glaciers, not all caves of Gunkina Balka are accessible to visitors.
Near the village there is another unusual cave called Dedova Yama. It is located very close and even under the road and is a huge empty cavity of several halls of different levels, the entrance to which was a failure. According to legend, it appeared by chance, when a certain grandfather was riding here on a cart and suddenly fell into a large hole, which later turned out to be a large cave, which received such a funny name.
Less known, but no less attractive to those in the know, is the Rozhnov Cave, located in a crevice near Akhmet Skala. Its halls are narrow and intricate labyrinths, where walking alone and without insurance is not recommended.
Waterfalls
Water bodies near Psebay are famous sights! We are talking about the Kyzylbek, Nikitinsky and Kapustinsky waterfalls.
To see how a powerful stream of water falls from a height of 40 m, you need to move south of Psebay, to the village of Nikitino, from where a one-day hiking route leads to the waterfalls. By the way, the trail leading to Krasnaya Polyana comes out of it. Nikitinsky waterfalls are located very close to the village (a small river Nikitinka runs there). There are two of them - Big (35 m high) and Small (15 m high). Kapustinsky is located further, but it is the highest - 40 m. You can easily feel the approach to each of them by the increasing noise of water falling from the rocks. Photos taken in these places cannot convey all the energy and power of such natural wonders!
To get to the Kyzylbek waterfalls, you need to move east of Psebay. It is there that the river flows, which gave them their name. In this area, between the Bolshaya and Malaya Laba rivers, there are mineral springs. They are salty, which became the reason to name the nearby village Salty.
Rivers
Speaking about waterfalls, we mentioned the Kyzylbek river, which is fast, clean and impetuous, like all mountain rivers. The water level in it depends on the snowiness of winter and the thickness of the glacier layer that feeds it, starting to melt. But Malaya Laba has become more attractive for tourists. It is no longer just fast, but truly stormy, with rapids and riffles. This became the basis of its popularity among fans of extreme rafting and rafting. The Malaya Laba in the valley flows into the Bolshaya Laba, but up to the valley its banks are rocky and steep - it looks fascinating! It is quite full-flowing, has tributaries, forms spills during floods, and is fed by glaciers, so the water in it is cold, which is very pleasant on hot days. There are many types of fish in Malaya Laba, but the most popular are chub and trout. Therefore, in addition to tourists, you can often meet fishermen here who have sufficient knowledge and techniques to fish in fast-flowing mountain rivers.
Thermal springs
People who value the benefits of mineral waters and baths come to Psebay for another reason that there are famous thermal springs nearby. There is a sanatorium near them, but it’s still not cheap to stay there for a couple of weeks. But you can get from Psebay quickly by car. They are visited all year round - at the exit from the depths the water temperature is up to 90 degrees Celsius! In the baths it is much lower - up to 42 degrees, but you can swim here in winter. The composition of healing natural water includes half of the periodic table; it helps people with diseases of the nervous, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems.
Mountain ranges
In addition to relaxation, treatment and walks, you can go mountain trekking and even rock climbing near Psebay. Let us remind you that the slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range in the form of the Western Caucasus Mountains approach the village almost closely.
The closest mountain attraction of Psebay is Mount Shapka, covered with a dense forest, where in addition to trees you can also see huge boulders. Among the local ones, Akhmet Rock (1313 m) and the Church Peak are also notable. They are beautiful, but a little further lie the larger Mifargut ridges with a height of 1249 m and Gerpegem with a height of 1211 m.
A walk to Mount Hatzavita will be fascinating. You can also make a foray to the Bambaki ridge. If you go further, you can see Red Rock, and then further on you can admire the mountain landscapes of Adygea. In general, there are many mountains in the area, even their names are attractive - the “Nun” rocks, Mishin Bugor, Rvanaya, Golaya, Lysaya mountains, etc. Indeed, it is worth visiting Psebay to see all the delights of the Rocky Range.
So, in Psebay you will definitely find something to your liking! This could be hiking or horseback riding, cycling, jeeping, rock climbing, rafting, fishing, hang gliding, therapeutic baths and even mountain biking! Whatever you choose, the issue of accommodation has already been resolved - you will be warmly received and will be happy to accommodate you in the Skazka guest house!
Psebay is an urban-type settlement in the Mostovsky district of the Krasnodar region of Russia. The administrative center of the Psebay urban settlement. Population 10.8 thousand inhabitants (2010).
Geography
Located on the left bank of the Malaya Laba River (a component of Laba), along the mountain valley of which it stretches for 12 km, on the opposite bank is the village of Andryuki. The final station of the railway line from Kurganinsk. Narrow gauge railway to Kurdzhinovo (closed in the 1980s). A popular base point for hiking and cycling.
The village of Psebaysky was founded in 1857 on the banks of the Psebayka River, dug on purpose (since the Circassians kidnapped women washing clothes on Malaya Laba). Historian F.A. Shcherbina writes: “In 1856, troops within the New Line were limited to proper combat service on the line, construction of roads, construction of Shedoksky fortifications and the foundation of the Psebaysky fortification.” By 1862, Cossack families from the village of Novopokrovskaya arrived to settle in Psebaysky. The soldiers who fought on the New Line of Fortifications were allowed to bring their families from the central provinces. The first houses have not survived, except for the Holy Transfiguration Church, built in 1858. Initially the village was small: 34-35 huts. There was only one street and it was called Boulevard. It stretched from church to school. In 1873, the village was transformed into a Cossack village. In 1881, in the village of Psebayskaya there were 281 households, 14,000 acres of land, 302 Cossack men and 319 Cossack women, 476 men and 465 women from other cities. There were 4 mills, 3 forges, and 10 shops in the village. There was one public school. Residents were mainly engaged in woodworking. The forest belonged to the treasury, and indiscriminate cutting was strictly prohibited. In 1894, Emperor Nicholas II issued a decree according to which soldiers who served for more than 17 years were rewarded with an allotment of land of 3 dessiatines per capita. By this time, the village had grown, and there was a need to build new streets. As a result, the village was divided into two parts: Cossacks lived in one, soldiers (non-residents) lived in the other. The separation of Cossacks and soldiers occurred in 1890. In the same year, the Cossacks, who did not want to attend a common church, built the Church of St. Michael (now destroyed). In 1898, a dacha of 11 rooms was built in Psebayskaya for Prince Sergei Mikhailovich Romanov. He came to the village 2-3 times a year to hunt on a huge plot of mountains he rented. With Romanov’s blessing, two schools arose in the village: one for nonresidents, the other for Cossacks. No later than 1938, the village was transformed into the village of Psebay. In 1910, the residents of Psebay had 7,557 acres of land, of which 2,528 acres were forests. The population grew to 6,489 people. The status of a working village has been since 1958, when the village of Psebay was merged into one settlement with the villages of Zheleznodorozhny and Gipsovy Rudnik. In 1944-1962, Psebay was the center of the Psebay region.