Kamennaya Chasha
Каменная Чаша
A natural spring and travertine pool deep in the Zhiguli gorge, reachable on foot from Shiryaevo. A classic countryside trail.
Kamennaya Chasha ('Stone Bowl') lies deep in the Shiryaevo gorge. Spring water rises from beneath the limestone and forms a bowl-shaped pool among the rocks. Locals regard it as a holy spring, and it is surrounded by broadleaf forest and steep valley walls. It is about 7-8 km on foot along a dirt track from Shiryaevo village, or you can drive to a point nearby and walk from there. The site is within the national park, so an eco-ticket is required. There are no supplies along the way, so bring plenty of water, and watch for ticks in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shiryaevo
- Samarskaya Luka National Park
- Tsarev Kurgan
- Samara Embankment
- Strukovsky Garden
- Zhiguli Brewery
- Iversky Convent
- Samara Drama Theatre