Stolby Nature Reserve
Красноярские Столбы
Hundreds of granite-syenite pillars rise from the conifer forest on the edge of the city, making Stolby Reserve Siberia's most famous destination for hiking and free climbing.
Stolby Nature Reserve lies just southwest of the city centre. Granite-syenite pillars tower dozens of metres through the forest, with names such as the First Pillar, Feathers and Grandfather. The classic route begins at the central entrance near the “Turist” stop (Turbaza). From there, it is about 7 km up a paved road to the core area, a round trip of roughly 5–6 hours. You can also take the Bobrovy Log cable car up and then hike in. Entry to the core area is free. Watch out for ticks (protect yourself from May to July), and wear hiking boots. In winter, it gets dark early, so start your descent before 3 p.m.
Opening hours
Trail open all day; daytime recommended
Nearby sights
- Roev Ruchey Zoo
- Bobrovy Log Fun Park
- Torgashinsky Ridge
- Tsar-Fish Viewpoint
- Surikov Museum-Estate
- Yenisei Embankment & Kommunalny Bridge
- Karaulnaya Hill & Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel
- Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum