Peak Chersky
Пик Черского
A 2,090-meter peak in the Khamar-Daban range. From the summit you can look over the southern end of Lake Baikal, and the route passes a heart-shaped lake and mountain waterfalls.
Peak Chersky lies south of Slyudyanka, at an elevation of about 2,090 meters. It is named after Chersky, a Polish scholar of the 19th century who studied Baikal's geology. The classic route heads up the Slyudyanka River valley for about 17 km one way, passing abandoned mining sites, waterfalls, and alpine tundra. Just before the summit is Heart Lake, which is shaped like a heart. From the top you can see Lake Baikal and the surrounding mountains. The hike is usually a strenuous day trip, or you can make it a two-day trip with an overnight camp near the weather station. Mountain weather changes quickly, so bring warm and waterproof clothing, and it's best to go with a partner.
Opening hours
Summer
Nearby sights
- Slyudyanka
- Circum-Baikal Railway
- Mount Sobolinaya Ski Resort
- Alexander III Monument & Gagarin Boulevard
- Irkutsk Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Church of the Holy Cross
- 130 Kvartal
- Sukachev Irkutsk Regional Art Museum