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: 5 to 10 °C, rain, 6 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3670 m (3500 to 3780 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9月25日(金) | 5 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 6 h sun |
| 9月26日(土) | 6 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| 9月27日(日) | 6 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| 9月28日(月) | 6 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| 9月29日(火) | 4 / 7 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| 9月30日(水) | 4 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| 10月1日(木) | 5 / 9 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| 10月2日(金) | 4 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| 10月3日(土) | 3 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| 10月4日(日) | 2 / 6 °C | snow showers | 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 2026-10-02, from 25 EUR per night, median 37 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Эльбрус (Elbrus) page.