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The mountainous component of the Crimean Peninsula can boast not only natural, but also man-made wonders. The Golitsyn Trail in Crimea combines both. Nature created grottoes in the rocks near the site, and man turned them into an interesting excursion route!
Where is the route in Crimea?
The Golitsyn trail runs from the resort village of Novy Svet, famous for its wine production, to Cape Kapchik (a Turkish slipper with a sharp curved toe) from the sea. The nearest city is Sudak, but you can get here from other populated areas of Crimea.
Golitsyn trail on the map of Crimea
Walks for singers and emperors in New World
Although the appearance of a mountain path, from where beautiful views open up and passing through unusual grottoes, is associated with the name of Prince L.S. Golitsyn, it existed before. The Crimean Tatars called it the road of infidels. The prince made it easily passable, equipped it with stone stairs, observation platforms, and built storage facilities for his unique wines in the rocks, because he is the founder of the Winery in the New World.
Lev Sergeevich tried on the occasion of the imperial visit. While vacationing in Crimea in 1912, Nicholas II expressed a desire to visit a small village on his yacht “Standart”. The prince decided not only to treat the autocrat to wine (and the monarch knew a lot about drinking), but also to do it among the mountain beauties. For this purpose, the path that passed through one of the grottoes with stocks of aged champagne was strengthened and landscaped.
But not only the king was honored to walk here. Golitsyn had another favorite guest - Fyodor Chaliapin. He appreciated the beautiful views opening from here and the grottoes through which the path passes. The singer believed that the acoustics there were perfect. In 1927, the destruction severely damaged the Golitsyn Trail in the New World, but it remains passable without any equipment and attracts crowds of tourists every year.
Legends of the Golitsyn Trail
Like almost all historical places, the Golitsyn trail in the New World has long been overgrown with a mass of fairy tales and legends. Some guides who lead excursions here “in all seriousness” explain the origin of the original name “path of the infidels” with punishments for adultery. The Tatars themselves give a different explanation: there was a monastery in the mountains, 
and along the path there were Christian pilgrims - “guiaurs”, “infidels” in Muslim terminology.
But most of the stories are told about the main rock cavity known as. Among other things, this fairy tale arose. At this point, the friends decided to play a joke on the prince, who boasted of his skills in determining the quality of champagne. Lev Sergeevich argued that when you open a bottle of a quality drink, the cork pops, but the wine does not splash, only white “smoke” appears.
On a hot day, the jokers thoroughly shook a bottle of champagne and invited the prince to evaluate the drink. Naturally, His Excellency not only bathed in wine himself, but also doused the wall of the grotto. And then medieval frescoes appeared on it under the influence of wine... It is impossible to see them - it is claimed that time destroyed them. But it won’t hurt to remember the principle of quality control from Golitsyn!
Excursion along the Golitsyn trail
An interesting route starts literally from the village of Novy Svet itself. The Golitsyn trail climbs Mount Eagle, skirting the cape. Its total length is about 3 km. The main attraction on the way is the same Golitsyn grotto, where the champagne was aged and the prince himself popped the cork. It was dug into the stone by water, and in some places its height reaches 30 m. Its other name is Chaliapin’s grotto, since this was the place the singer preferred for informal concerts. He admired the acoustics, and the sound of the sea provided additional accompaniment.
Further, the trail leads to the cliffs of Mount Khoba-Kaya, where bizarre piles of rocks resemble some kind of fantastic kingdom. Some scientists believe that the Tauri, the oldest people who inhabited Crimea, had a hand in this stone labyrinth. When entering the path, it passes over an underwater cave, it is called “Legend”. There are no excursions here, but those who wish, armed with a flashlight and a strong rope, the end of which is held by a reliable friend on the shore, can try to examine it.
Perhaps the most amazing place is the Through Grotto. It owes its existence not to water, but to geological forces that displaced layers of limestone. The most beautiful photos are taken here on the Golitsyn trail. The restless prince equipped the unique crevice with stairs to the sea and elegant forged doors. Prices for walking the Golitsyn Trail are a controversial issue. For now, tourists continue to be charged for walks without a guide, although on August 5, 2016, the environmental prosecutor’s office ruled that this is illegal.
How to get to the walking path?
People don’t go to the Golitsyn trail - they walk along it. It starts near the village bus station. The easiest way to get there is from, since minibuses go to the New World very often. You can also arrive by boat, including from Yalta and. For tourists vacationing directly in the New World, it is much easier to trust their own feet.
The easiest way to get from Sudak to the start of the route by car is this:
You need to get from Alushta by car in this way:
Note to tourists
- Address: Naberezhnaya street, 3, Novy Svet, Crimea, Russia.
- Coordinates: 44°49′31″N (44.825226), 34°54′56″E (34.915481).
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In 1912, the founder of Crimean winemaking, Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn, was preparing to welcome Emperor Nicholas II, who was traveling along the coast on the yacht “Standart” with his family, to his estate Paradise. The hospitable host wanted to treat the honorary visitors to sparkling wine in his cellars, for which he ordered a wide, convenient road to be cut into the coastal rocks leading to a deep grotto where hectoliters of champagne were stored. But this seemed not enough, the trail was continued further along the coast to the foot of Mount Karaul-Oba.
What to see
The Golitsyn Trail is a charming route for lovers of beautiful views, fresh air and vintage sparkling wine. It begins at the foot of Mount Eagle on the shores of Green Bay and quickly leads to the entrance to a deep grotto, where the wine cellars were located. The cave has extraordinary acoustics; they say that during Chaliapin’s performance under its arches, the sound of a mighty voice broke a bottle of champagne. Here travelers can relax with a glass of excellent wine.
Another legend is associated with the phrase of Nicholas II that after tasting, a new world was revealed to him. Golitsin immediately renamed the estate, so the famous village of Novy Svet appeared on the map of Crimea.
Further the trail leads through a juniper grove to Cape Kapchik, a narrow isthmus with numerous caves. One of them, the Robber, even pierces him right through. Unfortunately, tourist access there is now closed due to the threat of landslides. But the other beauties are more than enough to fill the soul with sincere admiration.
The excursion program ends here, but you can go further. The paths become less well-groomed, the slopes become wilder. Eventually the descent leads to a secluded beach, called Tsarsky because of its inaccessibility and rare clear water.
Practical information
How to get there: by car from Sudak along the P35 road or by bus No. 5.
It was along this path that the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II once walked. Now anyone can overcome the 5.47 km route. The tourist route is located in, which is located next to the village of the same name.
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44.825058 , 34.915752 Ecological trail to the Karaul-Oba reserve. Its length is 5.47 km. On the way there are beautiful grottoes, bays and mountains. Golitsyn trail
History of the trail
The picturesque path, which is partially carved into the rocks, appeared here in 1912. Prince Lev Golitsyn ordered it to be built for the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II.
Prince Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn (1845-1915) - the founder of Russian winemaking in Crimea and the industrial production of sparkling wines in the Russian Empire. Founder of the Novy Svet estate.
The emperor decided to visit the New World, and then this village was called Paradise, for a reason. The fact is that towards the end of his life Golitsyn experienced not only health problems, but also financial difficulties. In order to preserve the unique estate with vineyards and a factory, he decides to donate part of it to the emperor. History tells that it was during the emperor’s arrival that the village of Paradise changed its name to New World. After a walk along the Golitsyn path, the autocrat was invited to a delicious meal, where over a glass of wine he said that he now sees life in a new light.
In 1927, an earthquake occurred in Crimea, which damaged the trail. It was later restored and reopened to tourists.
Cost of visit
During the season, there is a cashier at the entrance to the trail who collects 100 rubles (June 2015) from vacationers. During the cold season, entry to the trail is free.
How to get there?
If you are coming, say, from Simferopol, the journey will take about two hours.
Parking
You can leave your car in the free parking lot near the embankment of the village of Novy Svet. It can accommodate about 15 cars, so there may not be any space left during the season. To find parking and the entrance to the trail, look for the Vintage Hotel; it is large, noticeable and located right at the end of the road.
Hotel Trail start coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8252001,
Longitude: 34.9156532
Attractions on the Golitsyn trail
Mount Koba-Kaya
It is also called Eagle or Cave Rock. Koba-Kaya received its avian name because from the outside it looks like an eagle with folded wings. The second name well characterizes the rocky hill - it contains the next attraction, Golitsyn's Grotto.
Golitsyn's Grotto
It's cool and beautiful here. The grotto is famous for its good acoustics. There are still niches for storing wine. Golitsyn's grotto amazes with its scale.
Blue (Robber) Bay
According to legend, it was in this bay that pirate ships moored during the time of the Tauri, one of the first peoples to inhabit the Crimea. Nowadays there are also pirate ships sailing here, taking tourists on rides.
Robber Beach
This is probably where the pirates swam and rested after sharing the loot.
Cape Kapchik
A long ledge that separates Blue Bay from Golubaya. The main attraction of the cape is the Through Grotto. Before climbing to Cape Kapchik, there is a prohibitory sign. However, there are always people there.
Through grotto
It passes through Cape Kapchik. It is closed to tourists, but not everyone is stopped by barriers such as iron bars.
Blue Bay (Delilimanskaya)
Pirate ships also come here, but more often tourists come on catamarans and boats. They are interested in the rocky Cape Chicken Kaya and Tsarsky Beach.
Royal Beach
One of the stories surrounding the emperor's arrival says that Nicholas II swam on this wide rocky beach. Now it is prohibited to swim on it, but this stops few people.
The founder is considered to be Prince Lev Golitsyn (1912). In fact, she was already here, he just ennobled her. This is an amazing place with stunning scenery. An opportunity to see the most beautiful surroundings of Sudak.
This is not only a natural, but also a historical landmark of the resort, where Emperor Nicholas II himself loved to spend time. Some tourists even call the walk along the trail “imperial”. In addition to the ruler, the famous Fyodor Chaliapin, a friend of the prince and winemaker, was here.
Historical facts, legends
Before Golitsyn equipped the trail with convenient stone steps, observation platforms and fences in 1912, it was an ordinary road. It led to a Christian monastery located in one of the grottoes.
In its original form, the Golitsyn trail did not last long, only 15 years. In 1927, during the Yalta earthquake, some areas were destroyed. For many years, no one addressed the issue of restoring this tourist route. Only in the 80s of the last century did restoration work begin.
Whether the singer F. Chaliapin and Nicholas II were here is a moot point. Many historians claim that he never visited these places. At the same time, Chaliapin's grotto is here.
The story of how the prince’s friends decided to joke with him after he talked about the method of testing champagne is considered a legend. They shook the bottle thoroughly and invited Golitsyn to open it. As a result, he “took a shower of champagne” and doused one of the walls of the grotto. In the place where the sparkling wine splashed, ancient frescoes appeared. Today there is no confirmation of this story, but it is still interesting.
Why is the trail attractive?
The road starts right in the village, near Green Bay, at the foot of Mount Eagle. The total length of the route is about 5 kilometers. After walking a little along the steps, you will go up to one of the observation platforms. It looks good from there. Enjoy the surrounding landscape, go further to the famous, second name - Chaliapin. It was in it that the prince stored wines made at his own factory.
Golitsyn's Grotto In general, the grotto was formed by Mother Nature, but the thirty-meter height in some places and the constant temperature made the cavity an ideal storage facility. Further the path will lead to the cliffs of the Khoba-Kaya rock, Cape Kapchik. By the way, the exit to the hill passes over the underwater cave “Legend”. You won't be able to get into it with a guide. But if you have climbing experience, a flashlight and a reliable friend, you can explore it yourself.
Another amazing place on the Golitsyn trail is the famous one, equipped by the prince with steps, stained glass windows and a forged door. If you get pretty tired, I recommend going down to the Blue Bay. It was on this beach that Nicholas II loved to spend time. Afterwards, you can return to the village or visit another one, famous for its tree-like five-meter junipers aged from 3 to 4 thousand years.
When going hiking along the most popular tourist trail in Crimea, be sure to wear sports shoes (sneakers). Flip flops won't work. Walking on rocks in such shoes can be dangerous. Especially after the rain. On a hot day, take care of your hats. And also drinking water. There are no springs or shops here. So it’s worth planning everything in advance.
How to get (get there) to the Golitsyn trail
First you need to get to the village that is part of . You can do this from the Sudak bus station by bus number five. The trail starts near the bus station. You can get here by sea, even from Yalta or Alushta.
Autotourists are guided by the coordinates on the map in a GPS navigator. By the way, if you don’t have your own car, you can do it without any problems. In my opinion, traveling by car is much more interesting, and sometimes even more profitable. Coordinates and map at the bottom of the page.
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Exact location on the map, GPS coordinates:
Paid: 44.825021, 34.915951
For free: 44.825749, 34.908658
According to reviews of most travelers, the Golitsyn trail is the most amazing, enchanting, unique place in all of Crimea. Amazing landscapes, interesting history, heady fresh air remain in the memory for a long time and attract you back like a magnet. Have a pleasant, unforgettable holiday!