North Ossetia. The Alania national park
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Took place on: 2024-09-18
This spot is a must-go for anyone travelling to Ossetia!
The Alania park is located in the south-west of North Ossetia, in the region called Digoria. Digors is a sub-ethnos of Ossetians who have their own Ossetian dialect (the only one currently existing besides the main Ironian).
Waterfall cascade called Three sisters
1Waterfall cascade called Three sisters
Their image of originating from the fog is attractive to me
2Their image of originating from the fog is attractive to me
This area has many spectacular waterfalls and nature views. First waterfall to observe was Bairadi. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the whole way up due to my breathlessness. :')
The Bairadi waterfall.
1The Bairadi waterfall.
All things considered, even on the approach to this waterfall the views are beautiful
2All things considered, even on the approach to this waterfall the views are beautiful
The next is 30-minutes walk to another waterfall, Galdoridon (what did it remind you and why is it medicine?) The trail is lovely.
A nameless waterfall cascade, such a thing happens, yeah.
1A nameless waterfall cascade, such a thing happens, yeah.
The road is stretched along the Uruh river.
2The road is stretched along the Uruh river.
That's a short river falling into Terek, one of the main Caucasian rivers. Its origins are not that far up here, as a merge of two other rivers.
3That's a short river falling into Terek, one of the main Caucasian rivers. Its origins are not that far up here, as a merge of two other rivers.
This waterfall is called Devil's Mill. You must not get close to it, or you won't come back!
7This waterfall is called Devil's Mill. You must not get close to it, or you won't come back!
Here we are, at Galdoridon itself!
1Here we are, at Galdoridon itself!
That's a five-tiered waterfall, going downwards over 30 meters (~98 ft)
2That's a five-tiered waterfall, going downwards over 30 meters (~98 ft)
