Mishennaya Sopka
Мишенная сопка
A 382-metre hill inside the city; from the top you can see the full sweep of Avacha Bay and three volcanoes rising behind the city.
Mishennaya Sopka lies on the north side of the regional capital and rises 382 metres. The walk up from the city takes about an hour and the path is steep. From the summit you get a 360-degree view. On one side are Avacha Bay and the harbour; on the other are the three volcanoes on the city's doorstep, Koryaksky, Avachinsky and Kozelsky. It is a classic spot for photographing the city and the volcanoes together. Admission is free; go on a clear day when the clouds are high. The path can be slippery after rain, so take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vulkanarium Volcano Museum
- Petropavlovsk Fish Market
- Nikolskaya Sopka
- Kamchatka Regional Museum
- Avacha Bay Cruise & Three Brothers Rocks
- Camel Mountain (Verblyud)
- Khalaktyrsky Beach
- Starichkov Island