The Top 6 Mountain Passes in Russia
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Russia and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Belorechensky Pass
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Belorechensky Pass is located at an altitude of 1782 m, non-categorized, grassy. Refers to the Main Dividing Range, between the Fisht massif and Belorechenskaya Mountain 1972 m, the sources of …
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Pass Between Mount Kolpak and Mount Tretiy Bugor
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
The gravel road, to the top, turns into a ride on a barrow. Extremely difficult area. There are many streams with drinking water along the way
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Fisht-Oshten Pass
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Fisht-Oshtenovsky (Fisht-Oshtensky) pass is located in the saddle between the three main peaks of the Lago-Naki plateau: Fisht, Oshten and Pshekha-Su. Its height is 2229 above sea level.
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Rocky Mountain Road
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The stones are quite large and it is difficult to ride a bike, it is easier to walk. It is worth planning a separate day for the pass. The landscape …
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Caucasus Ridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Observation deck of the Caucasus Range from right to left:
Big Thach, Small Thach, Azbestnaya, Achezhbok, Dzyuvya, Pshekip, Dzhuga, Aspidny, Urushten.
Big Thach, Small Thach, Azbestnaya, Achezhbok, Dzyuvya, Pshekip, Dzhuga, Aspidny, Urushten.
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Pkhia Pass
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Pass at an altitude of 2230m. From here, gorgeous views of the Main Caucasian ridge and Lunnaya Polyana open up.
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