Эльбрус (Elbrus)
About Эльбрус (Elbrus)
A rugged outpost where high-altitude mountaineering culture meets Soviet-era grit at the gateway to Europe's highest peak.
Highlights
- Volcanic summit climbs
- Brutalist mountain architecture
- Caucasus mountain cuisine
- Year-round glacier terrain
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2477m
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 4
- Lakes nearby: 5
- Mountain huts: 23
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Эльбрус (Elbrus)
- Today: 7 to 11 °C, rain, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3883 m (3720 to 4090 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 | 7 / 11 °C | rain | dry | 3 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 4 / 10 °C | snow | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 6 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 5 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 4 / 6 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 3 / 6 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 4 / 5 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 1 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 0 / 6 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | -1 / 8 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Эльбрус (Elbrus)
Hikes nearby — Эльбрус (Elbrus) (5)
5 curated hiking trails around Эльбрус (Elbrus), sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Треккинг к водопаду Девичьи Косы
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Треккинг к водопаду Терскол
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Направление
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Южная тропа (South trail)
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Экологическая тропа "Юсенги-Азау"
Getting to Эльбрус (Elbrus)
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Nalchik Airport (NAL), 98 km away, about 2h14 by road
Where to stay in Эльбрус (Elbrus)
8 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 29 EUR per night, median 41 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Эльбрус (Elbrus) page.