Chatyr-Dag


Chatyr-Dah is a mountainous massif in Crimea, near Simferopol-Alushta highway. In the Crimean Tatar language çatır means tent and dağ means mountain.

Overview

The mountain consists of two plateaus: the lower and the upper. The lower plateau slopes gently down to its northern side, which is covered in steppe grass. On its southern end, the lower plateau is covered with beech forests and juniper glades. It has many hiking trails and several beautiful caves. On the east side of the lower plateau there is a grove of yews.
The upper plateau has the shape of a giant bowl and on its rim, the highest peaks are each named. The upper plateau is covered with alpine meadows. Its slopes are very steep and offer some routes for multipitch climbing. The highest peak is Eklizi-Bourun.

Some caves of Chatyrdag mountain