Kamchatka. Blue Lakes

    Blue Lakes is the name of the lake system located 600 m. high above the sea-level in 16 km. From Yelizovo City. They are called “blue” because of the unique nature phenomenon : clean water and bottom ice reflect the sunlight in such manner that all numerous flowers on the shores of the lakes seem to be either blue or violet.

    The lakes are relatively accessible, they became the famous place for all kinds of tourists. The route lies along the picturesque views, starting from the ski-base “Gora Moroznaya”. Its length is 15 km. The lakes situated on different heights are connected by the stream, which gives the source for the Polovinka River, running through Yelizovo.

    Having climbed the crest , the last height before finish, tourists can admire the panorama of moutainVachkazhets ice cirques and rocky  peaks, and the picturesque lakes in the valleys of the Lavaya Bystraya, and Gavanka rivers. The slopes of the hollow covered with berry-fields.

    Blue lakes is a regional nature park.