Lower part of the Shkhelda Gorge

The length of the Shkhelda River is only 4 kilometers. Despite the small length of the gorge, we have divided it into two parts for the convenience of describing the route. The upper reaches of the Shkhelda River are a glacial zone, and the lower part of the gorge is overgrown with dense pine forest. The climb on the trail is small, and the scenery is so picturesque that a walk through the gorge can be called one of the best routes in the Elbrus National Park.