Asish-Tau Ridge

The Azish-Tau mountain range closes the northeastern part of the Lago-Naki plateau. Beginning at the confluence of the Rufabgo stream into the White River, it stretches twenty-five kilometers to the southwest. The highest point of the ridge is located in its southern part of Mount Ashiz. Its height is one thousand six hundred meters. The ridge is covered with pine and fir forests, yew and boxwood are also found here. The name of the ridge in translation from Adyghe means “guidance”, once trade routes passed along it.

Azish Tau is known for karst caves located on its northwestern slope. The most famous of them is the Great Ashizskaya with a length of six hundred and twenty-five meters, richly decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. Other large caves are called New, Beautiful, Dry.

In addition to caves, tourists to Ashiz Tau are attracted by magnificent views of the Lago Naki plateau and mountain Adygea, opening from the panoramic points of the ridge. In addition, there is the largest ski complex on the plateau.