Karelia - a country not only thousands of lakes, but also thousands of rivers. Statistics, which in our time knows literally everything, even calculated that the overall length of the water arteries of the republic is about 83,000 km. This digit is twice the length of the Earth's equator. It is not surprising that at such distances on the Karelia rivers you can find many amazing natural monuments. One of them is Ahvenkoski Waterfall on the Takhmayoka River.

Where is Ahvenkoski waterfall?

There is this waterfall in the Sortava district of the Republic of Karelia, not far from the village of Ruskaala. Most often, tourists visit the waterfall on the way to Ruskeala Mountain Park. So you, if you are going to visit the famous marble canyon, do not forget to look at the guests to Ahvenkoski. From the mountain park to the waterfall of only 4, 5 km.

The name of the waterfall is the Finnish word denoting the "Okuneny Threshold". Ahvenkoski - all big waterfall From the cascade of plain Ruskeal waterfalls, which on the Takhmayoki River are four more. The plain waterfalls are not distinguished by an outstanding height, and if we take strict numbers, then even all together, Rusking waterfalls in the height of the fall inferior to their famous fellow - Kivach waterfall. The largest of the whole Russian cascade - Ahvenkoski - reaches only 4 meters. But believe me, it's not the main thing.

The fact is that the waters of the River Takhmayoki, unlike most rivers in the north, are painted in very rich, brown. This is due to the high content of iron in them, as well as organic compounds falling into the river from neighboring marshes. As a result, combined with the green tree of the trees, the picture is impressive. By the way, Karelia has long been referred to as the River Rush, that is, brown or red.

The waterfall itself, albeit small, will be lowered in a rather big pit with great noise and roar, so the feeling of the relics of the river is created here in full, you can stand and think of the eternal forces of nature.

Silent Dawns and Dark World

Special energy and beauty of this place at one time attracted not only tourists here. Here, on Waterfall Ahwenkoski, in 1972 they were shooting scenes of the legendary Soviet film "And the dawns here are quiet", set on the story of the Frontovik writer Boris Vasilyeva.

The director of the film was Stanislav Rostotsky, also a former participant in the Great Patriotic War. Probably, that is why the picture turned out to be very realistic and piercing pain. Be sure to look at it if you have not seen.

The second film, which a member of which was the opportunity to become a waterfall of Ahvenkoski, was already completely on the other topic, but it left behind a completely material heritage. The filmmakers, who shot here in 2010, the Domestic Fantasy "Dark World", built on the banks of the river a log hut witch, which since then is so worth it. True, a few years ago, the house glanced, but it was rented.

What else is there next to the ahwenkoski waterfall?

Since tourists often visit the waterfall, visiting here on the road to Ruskeala Mountain Park, the territory is well refined here. There is a convenient congress from the highway, parking space, special playgrounds for photographing, information stand and even the opportunity to eat a Karelian cake.

On the most excursion trail, everything is also landscaped, there are sidewalks from boards, beautiful bridges, a variety wooden sculpturesdepicting fabulous characters. By the way, they are sometimes found in the most unexpected places.

All these works were held here in the framework of the project to create a tourist and recreational cluster "South Karelia", which includes a lot of object-monuments of natural and cultural significance. By the way, therefore the entrance to the trail is paid, though, the symbolic 100 rubles. Children are allowed without money.

For those who want to buy souvenirs or gifts karelian nature Not far from the waterfalls built a store of souvenirs. The set of goods here is largely traditional for tourist places: Magnets with views of Karelia, Talisman-overalls, decorations made of wood and shungitis.

By the way, Shungit is a rather rare natural mineral, most of Provocated stocks is just in Karelia. Alternative medicine attributes to products from this stone healing properties.

Of the more interesting offers, you can highlight jams and jams from local berries, which sometimes sell nearby locals.

Important note: If you want to fully enjoy the types of Russian waterfalls, it is better to come here yourself, without tourist group. Otherwise, you will have a maximum of 10-20 minutes for inspection of Akhvenkoski, for which you need to have time and picked up. Moreover, keep in mind that there will be another mass of tourists who also want to do at least a couple of pictures without people in the frame.

So it is still better to enjoy the natural beauty of Russian waterfalls without temporary restrictions and calmly, without fuss, take a walk through the adjacent forest, without hurrying. Moreover, it is possible to get to the place without any problems, even without knowing the surroundings. The waterfall is only two kilometers from Ruskeala's village, and it is clearly visible from the Sortavala-Kostavala-Kostomukshi highway.

- These are three waterfalls formed on the Takhmayoki River in three kilometers from Ruskeala village. Tochmayoki waterfalls are not so high and multi-way as "White Bridges" or "Kivach", but they have some kind of amazing beauty and elegance.

The height of the water drop on them ranges between 3 and 4 meters. Tourists heading to Ruskeala Mountain Park must stop looking at these beautiful waterfalls, make a photo against the background of a waterfall or just enjoy the noise of water in a cozy shadow gazebo.

The highest and large of Russian waterfalls is Ahvenkoski Waterfall. The height of the falling of water in it reaches 4 meters in the translation "Ahvenkoski" means the "Okuny Threshold". This waterfall is well noticeable from the road, parking for cars and buses with tourists, covered arbors, toilet, souvenir shops and even a shop with smoked fish caught nearby are organized. He acquired particularly fame thanks to the film "And the dawns here is a quiet" film in 1972. Also, Russian waterfalls served as decorations to the film "Dark World", after the filming of which, the mooring of the ruined is the very source of the waterfall of Ahvenkoski remained.

The Takhmayoki River is rich in the thresholds, and due to the fact that the river is very winding, many picturesque waterfalls can be viewed in one walk, for example, the "Ryumakoski" waterfall is noise below the flow. It is quite difficult to get by car, and it has not been difficult to reach on foot until recently. The Waterfall "Ryumakoski" is what remained from the old Finnish hydroelectric station, but now construction works are being conducted on the place of Razvalin and it is quite difficult to get to the waterfall itself.

Moving closer to Ruskeal, you can see another waterfall of the Takhmayoka River. In a place where the river crosses the road in the very village of Ruskaala. The rapid flow of the river, hitting the stones, foams the water, spread splashes and noise to many meters around.

How to get to Ruskeal Waterfalls.

About how to get here is described in detail in the article about that, all Russian waterfalls are also marked on the map, and the guidelines for which they find them are also marked.

Russian waterfalls are four flat waterfalls in the Sortava district of the Republic of Karelia. Waterfalls height from 3 to 4 meters became known, thanks to the Soviet film shot in 1972 "And the dawns here are quiet." Also these places will be interesting to tourists and extremals overcoming their thresholds on special boats - kayaks.

Karelia has long been considered the edge of the plain waterfalls, so Russian waterfalls are very well known to tourists and a variety of programs for visiting these places are developed there!

Waterfall Akhvenkoski

Ahvenkoski is a magnificent complex consisting of four waterfalls located at the Takhmayoka River Spill. Their height averages 3-4 meters. Translated from Finnish, Ahventoski denotes the "Okuneny Threshold", and the locals often call it a "waterfall of three bridges".

The nature of the thresholds of the waterfalls complex is quite diverse - there are stony rolls with chaotic shafts, as well as classic, cool and local descents. Late spring and early summer in these places are gather numerous groups of tourists and lovers active restwho want to ride kayaks and catamarans. But only the most bold extremes pass these waterfalls, as it is rather dangerous due to the strong water pressure.

In 2005, the film "Dark World" film was filmed at Ahpenkoski, for which the chopped huts were installed there to this day. Also, the scene of the swimming scene of the main character of the film "And the dawns here is quiet" and scenes from the last fight.

Falls Kiwach

Waterfall Kivach is the largest waterfall of Karelia and the third largest waterfall of Europe, located on the plain.

The name of the waterfall is translated into Russian as "rapid" or "powerful". Its height is about eleventh meters. The waterfall has two main ledges and several smaller drops.

The waterfall is located on the Suna River, which is a full-flowed and wide river. It is worth noting that the strength of the waterfall suffered from the fact that part of the water was assigned to the needs of the Sun Cascade of the HPP, and the forest was organized on the river.

The waterfall surrounds the eponymous reserve. To the waterfall itself can be suitable only on the east. Next to the waterfall is the Museum of Nature and Arboretum. A cafe and shop work on the territory of the reserve.

Waterfall Yukancoski

Waterfall Yukancoski is the highest in Karelia and one of the most rarely visited.

Also called "White Bridges", since it was for a very long time a Finnish road was located right above the water flow and even planned a stone bridge.

IN this moment Only debris remained from the road and it has long been no longer exploited. But the waterfall continues to admire with its beauty and rare for this terrain of 15 meters high. The road to the waterfall is difficult, runs through the fields, ditches and streams, which makes it rarely visited, despite all the beauty.

But, it may be that remoteness and inaccessibility just contribute to the preservation of the waterfall and its purity, which everyone who gets to him can observe.

The Takhmayoki River is one of the large water arteries of the northern liking. She originates from Lake Ruokoyarvi near the border with Finland and flows into Ladoga lake near the village of Helyula. Length of Tichmayoka is about 40 km. On the river many thresholds and small waterfalls called Russian waterfalls.

The nature of the thresholds is different, there are classic, stony rolls with chaotic shafts, there are also cool, local thresholds. Among the waterfalls, perhaps the most beautiful - Ruskeal waterfall Akhvenkoski.

Akhpenkoski Waterfall in Ruskeal

Translated from Finnish name, it means the "Okuny Threshold". Local residents Sometimes they call it a "waterfall of three bridges". In this place, the winding river Toshmayoki crosses the road three times. It is located not reaching 3 km to the village of Ruskaala. The waterfall is well visible right from the track, there is a furnished area, gazebos. Next to the waterfalls are equipped with a vehicle, equipped with benches, canopies and toilets.
The picturesque waterfall attracts the attention of all passing along the road, so autoturists are often stopped here short-term rest. On this waterfall, the scene of a swimming scene of one of the heroines of the film "And the dawns here is quiet".

Waterfall Ahvenkoski - This is a whole complex of four waterfalls in the place of spill of the Takhmayoka River. In the spring and early summer there are numerous groups of tourists and lovers of outdoor activities on catamarans and kayaks. Many groups pass and the waterfalls themselves. The height of the waterfalls is about 3-4 meters.
On the way to, not reaching 4 km to the village, the left of the forest road, which leads to the Ryumakoski waterfall. Until the waterfall Ahvenkoski On the car do not drive. Part of the Road of Frying. Recent meters 200 will have to walk. On this waterfall used to be the Finnish hydroelectric station. Old buildings of this HPP have been preserved to the present. In the near future, this small hydropower plant may be restored.
Above the flow of the river, in the village of Ruskaala, the river Tichmayoki reappears the road opening the aqueous rods of another group of thresholds.
Let these Karelian waterfalls and not so high as Yukancoska on the Kulismayoki River, but their painting leaves no one indifferent.

Waterfall Akhpenkoski photo