Around Seydozer

Far in the north, behind the Arctic Circle lies a lake covered with many
legends and mysteries. The mystery and power of these lands is comparable only with beauty. This pristine region, lying in the very center of the Kola Peninsula.

Dear friends!

We offer you to make an exciting hiking trip to the sacred Saami Lake, the legendary Seydozero.

As you travel through these ancient, powerful places, you are for a while. Become a part of this mysterious world of shamans, and forget about it. civilization and plunge into a simple camping life, which is so lacking A modern resident of a large city.

This event is positioned as a 7-day hike of medium difficulty, with accommodation in tents.

In June and July you can see the polar day. A walk in the cozy light of the night sun will be an unforgettable impression n for life.

We're waiting on the hike.

• a variety of natural landscapes, including unique ones (on the way) We will meet mountain passes, forests, swamps and tundras;
• panoramas from which breathtaking;
• a real polar day (not to be confused with white nights): the sun is around the clock in the sky (June, July);
• various stories of these places and Sami legends, All the research that has been done here and about their results, as well as visiting places associated with them.

Sacred Lake Saami
Far beyond the Arctic Circle, in the middle of the Kola Peninsula, picturesque forest gorge, lurking one of the most beautiful and mysterious places of our planet, the mysterious and beautiful Seydozero. Surrounded. tundra, inaccessible mountains, impenetrable forests and treacherous For thousands of years it was a sacred place of ancient Sami. Here they performed rituals, made sacrifices and They came together to make important decisions. Also rumored to have come here. The old shamans whose lives were coming to an end. Whoa Maybe it's their spirits that populate every stone in this place.

Seydjavr. This is the name of this place in the Sami language, indigenous people of the Kola Arctic, where seid is a sacred place or object worship in which any spirit is possessed or associated A certain belief, and javr is a lake. Translated into Russian You will get a lake of seids or, as it is already called, “Seydozero”.

The secrets of Seydozer
This place is associated with many myths, legends, legends and stories, Both ancient times and our modern times.

One of the stories tells about the evil giant Kuyve, who wanted to To destroy the Sami people, but the shamans turned to their gods. When they heard their prayers, they struck Kuyva with lightning. The giant was defeated, But he left a reminder as a shadow on a rock wall. This image can now be clearly observed at the confluence of the Lake Elmorayoc Creek.

Another hero of many stories of the local population is the Yeti, also known to us as the Bigfoot.

Seekers of the unknown have been exploring these places since 1922. Exactly then. Here went the expedition of Alexander Barchenko - a doctor, occultist, and According to a number of testimonies, an OGPU employee who was seriously interested in various mental phenomena, in particular, or Arctic psychosis, cases of which were noted at Kola peninsula. The expedition discovered a number of artifacts, on the basis of which Barchenko made a statement about the discovery of Hyperborea. In 1938, Barchenko He was shot as an enemy of the people and searched for Hyperborea temporarily. They stopped. They were renewed in 1997 by the efforts of Valery. Demina - Doctor of Philosophy, who organized a new Seydozer expedition "in the footsteps" of Barchenko. Some finds of the expedition Barchenko They were never discovered, but new discoveries appeared. For them more detailed study and search for new artifacts Demin organized new expeditions in 1998 and 2001 with the involvement of a large number of Specialized technology and various experts: from experts geophysics and experienced divers to study the bottom of the lake to psychics.

Climate and landscape
The climate here is harsh and unpredictable, the weather changes lightning fast. The sun could just shine, and in a few minutes the sky was already shining. It rains and even snow, which can go here without it. Warnings, right in the middle of summer. On the slopes of the mountains, on all sides. Framing the lake, often raging strong winds. But! This place, It is so beautiful, so beautiful, and so different. landscapes (in one place gathered mountains, tundra, forests, streams and swamps) and Anomalous and esoteric fullness, makes it completely unique. Many consider it a powerful source of power.

The animal kingdom
The animal world of the lake and forests located around, is enough. It's diverse. From predators here can meet a bear, wolverine and even lynx, herbivores are represented by moose and deer, there is a large the number of bird species, including waterfowl, and Of course, the abundance of fish in the waters of the lake, adjacent rivers and streams.

Way

Day 1. Our journey begins with a meeting Olenegorsk railway station. After everyone met, and the group We are loaded into the transport and Let's go on the road. The next town on our way, Revda village. This is our last chance to buy everything. Missing trip, depending on personal wishes. After All preparations are complete, we leave this friendly place and go. next. And this is the end point of our highway, the Karnasurt mine. The roads are over and we are leaving the comfortable seats of our transport. The walking part of the route begins.

Let's go to Elmorayoc Pass. The pass is a spectacle. It's pretty harsh, we're all surrounded by huge swampy boulders. We have to jump from one to the other. The other. From the monotony of the surrounding species, after a while, you fall into It's kind of like a trance, and when you don't expect change, you pass. ends and the picturesque valley of the river of the same name opens to the eyes Elmorayoc. Without wasting time, we go down to the valley and follow along riverbed. Finally, the stream, a little wobbly, leads us to the main goal. on our journey. In front of us is the sacred Seydozero!! On the left hand we We will be able to observe the silhouette of the legendary giant Kuiva on the rock. Next we go. Choose a place to park, camp, cook, share Impressions of the first campaign day and rest under a cozy crackle Fire and the relaxing sounds of the evening forest.

Day 2. Having rested well after yesterday's transition, We gather our strength and prepare for the next one. After we We'll set up camp, we'll cross the Elmorayoc River. When we cross over, we are on the opposite shore. We start moving along the lake. The very awareness of intimacy with it A legendary and mysterious place causes awe and makes you work imagination, and the surrounding species help to easily believe in all those mysterious And the inexplicable stories and legends that tell about these places. Nana The second night we will stop in a picturesque gorge flowing into the lake creek

Day 3. Wake up, breakfast and get back on the road! Za. Today we pass the mountain spur and go to the ford of the stream Chivroai, we'll camp right on the lake. Especially this place. Fishing lovers will love it. Even though Seydjavr is a reserve, fishing in the lake is permitted.

Day 4. The fourth day will be dedicated to the radial We will climb Mount Ninchurt, from the top of which we will open stunning species of Seydozero and surroundings, as well as one of the largest lakes The Kola Peninsula, Lovoser. The mountain itself is remarkable because Its top resembles a woman's breast, in other words, it It is formed by two hill-like elevations. Another interesting one. a moment in the lake, under a stone bottom plate, during the research Geolocation devices discovered a void, a cave, tunnels from It is a place that has no depth, no depth, no depth. The instruments were traced to a depth of 30 meters, and this was the maximum of them. opportunities. The very existence of such entities, from the point of view of Geology is still unexplained, because local rocks do not imply the formation of caves and grottoes in a natural way, no other tried ;. But back to our journey. After we We will admire the beauty, and cameras will get tired of containing information. We'll go back to our parking lot, where we'll spend the next night.

Day 5. Today begins the journey back. We We will round the lake from the east side, making a crossing on the to the suspension bridge over the river Seydjavryok, let's go a little north, We pass the house of the huntsman, who tirelessly watches for troublemakers in the reserve. And during the day we will move along the northern coast, We can see the lake from the opposite side. Overnight. We will stop near the stream with the bizarre name Kukluhtnyunai.

Day 6. The penultimate day of the hike. We keep going. Move west on the north side of the pond and watch Passed landscapes of the opposite coast. Endpoint Today's crossing is our first stop, where we're back. We'll stop for the night under the care of the mysterious giant Kuiva.

Day 7. This is the final day of the hike. Time. Come home. After we say goodbye to Seydozer and We thank him for a wonderful time, we get out of the parking lot and We'll go back to Elmorayok, but this time up the river. Current. All the way to the mine we are moving on places we know. At the mine, we have wheeled transport, and less. In less than an hour we arrive in Olenegorsk, the place where we began. Traveling together. Here we take pictures for memory, exchange. Impressions, contacts and, sadly, goodbye. Route. passed, and we hope that you like everything and you will want more than once Come back to know the Kola North a little better. We have There are many interesting offers for you, and we will Good to see you again. Have a good trip!

Route thread: Olenegorsk – Revda – Karnasurt mine – pass
Elmorayok - valley of the Elmorayok - Seydozero river - crossing to the south coast of Seydozero - crossing on the southern bank of Seydozero - ascent to Mount Ninchurt - crossing the Seydjavryok River - crossing the northern coast of Seydozero - valley of the Elmorayok river - Elmorayok pass - mine Karnasurt - Olenegorsk

The guide reserves the right to partially change the route path, depending on the circumstances and weather conditions.

Additional information

Duration:

Our journey begins on Monday (meeting at the train station). Olenegorsk, ends on Sunday (farewell at the railway station) Olenegorsk) and is 7 days and 6 nights.

Cost of participation:

15,000 rubles per person.

Group size:

6 to 8 people.

The price does not include:

• travel to Olenegorsk and back;
• personal equipment (mats, sleeping bags, tents, etc.).

Missing equipment we can rent, you just need
Contact us in advance so that we can find the best for you. options.

Accommodation:
During the trip, accommodation is carried out in individual tents.

The route is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
To participate in the campaign of children under the age of 16, the presence of parents is required.

Schedule for the summer season - autumn 2017:

• from 19 to 25 June;
• July 3-9;
• from 17 to 23 July;
• from July 31 to August 6;
• from 14 to 20 August;
• September 11-17.

We leave Olenegorsk on readiness, approximately at 11:00.
From Moscow and St. Petersburg to Olenegorsk can be reached by train.

There is also an option to get to Murmansk by plane, after which to The side of Olenegorsk can be moved by train, bus or car.

At the end of the campaign we will be in Olenegorsk about 18:00.

• Transfer from the railway station Olenegorsk to the beginning of the pedestrian part of the way and back;
• Guide services (the group is accompanied by 2 guides throughout the route);
• food. We cook ourselves on the campfire or gas burner. The diet includes traditional hiking products, such as cereals, pasta products, canned foods (meat, fish) and bread that They are distributed among the participants’ backpacks.

The price is per person. Group size is 6-8 people.