Karmadon Gorge, Mountain ravine in North Ossetia-Alania, Russia.
The Karmadon Gorge extends through the Greater Caucasus mountain range, containing the Genaldon River and two glaciers, Kolka and Mayli, at elevations from 750 to 1200 meters.
In September 2002, the Kolka glacier collapsed, creating a massive rock-ice slide that moved at 180 kilometers per hour through the gorge, resulting in 140 casualties.
The gorge features the Dzivgis rock fortress, consisting of six caves transformed into defensive structures built within natural rock formations of the mountains.
Visitors require proper hiking equipment, weather-appropriate clothing, and valid identification documents when exploring the gorge through organized day tours from Vladikavkaz.
The gorge contains multiple geothermal springs and mineral water sources along its left slope, while the right slope holds a forest with raspberry bushes.
GPS coordinates: 42.85644,44.52361
Latest update: August 1, 2025 14:30
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