Arkhyz
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Village in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia
Arkhyz is a village in the valley of the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River, in the Republic of Karachay–Cherkessia, Greater Caucasus, Russia, about 70 km inland from the Black Sea shore. The modern village was founded in 1923 near the confluence of the Arkhyz and Pshish rivers. It is located in a mountainous region in the vicinity of the eponymous aul sitting at an altitude of 1,450 meters. The elevation of the surrounding mountains is more than 3,000 meters above the sea. The population is 505 (2010 census).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 849
- Coordinates
- 43.565, 41.278
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 1470 m
Overview of Arkhyz
Travellers heading to Russia will find Arkhyz, a village. About 849 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on sports and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,470 metres.
Things to do in Arkhyz
Sports in Arkhyz
(3)On the sports side, Arkhyz offers Skiing, Slopes and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Arkhyz is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Arkhyz
(3)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Rafting and Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Arkhyz.
Best time to visit Arkhyz
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Arkhyz are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Russia. Time zone: Europe/Moscow.
Similar destinations
Places near Arkhyz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arkhyz known for?
- Arkhyz, in Russia, is best known for sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 849 residents.
- What can you do in Arkhyz?
- Recorded activities in Arkhyz include Skiing, Slopes, Snowboard, Canoeing and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Arkhyz?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Arkhyz located?
- Arkhyz is located in Russia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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