Silver Spring of Dzhily-Su
The Silver Spring in Glade of Emmanuel is the largest source of mineral water in the Dzhily-Su nature site. Although it can be called mineral conditionally. The Silver Spring springs from the ground only during the melting of the glaciers of Elbrus. This process begins in mid-July and ends in October.
Glacial water, passing through the thickness of volcanic rock, is purified. It has a slightly mineralized composition and a very pleasant taste. Water contains up to 4 mg of silver ions. Unlike water from narzan springs, which quickly precipitates iron, Silver Spring water can be stored for a long time.
In August, the water comes out of the ground in a powerful stream. A large font is formed near the spring. The stream flows down Glade of Emmanuel from it. The water temperature in the Silver Spring is 4 degrees. Many people, who come to the Silver Spring of Dzhily-Su, consider it necessary not only to drink water, but also to plunge into the font near him. According to local belief, everyone who bathes in the Silver Spring will be healthy for the next year.
The Silver Spring is located near the Donkey mountaineering camp in Glade of Emmanuel. The distance from the Dzhily-Su nature site to the Silver Spring is 3 kilometers. The climb is 200 meters. Crossing the Malka River near the Sultan Waterfall, you need to go to the mountain, where you will see a beautiful view of the Valley of Castles, as well as the entire valley of the Malka River in the Dzhily-Su area.
At this point, the road forks. The road leads straight around the hill, and you will enter Glade of Emmanuel on the left side of the Kyzylkol River. You will need to walk along the left bank of the river almost to the end of Glade of Emmanuel. There is a small bridge at this point, but the river is constantly changing its course, so the main stream may not be where the bridge is. This creates problems when crossing the river, although not critical. It is quite possible to ford the Kyzylkol River. However, if earlier there were heavy rains in the mountains, then difficulties may arise with the wading of the river and then it is definitely necessary to cross the river over the Kalinov Bridge.
The second path goes through Kalinov Bridge, and it is definitely more beautiful. To follow this path, you need not to miss the turn at the site where the Valley of Castles is visible. Here the trail goes steeply up, and then you will come to the Kazylkol Rive Gorge. This place can be called one of the most beautiful in the Dzhily-Su nature site.
Kalinov Bridge is a giant stone that remained from the blockage. The lower stones were washed by the Kyzylkol River, and the upper stone remained lying, leaning on the edges of the gorge. Then a fertile layer appeared on it, grass grew, and tourists trampled a path. There are never any problems with crossing the river here, besides, this place is incredibly beautiful.
A beautiful view of the gorge opens from the Kalinov Bridge, where the cascading Kyzylkol-Su waterfall falls. Crossing to the other side of the Kalinov Bridge, you can go to Glade of Emmanuel.
