Would you like to see the most inaccessible waterfall in the Altai Republic? Then go to the Chulcha River to the Big Chulchinsky Waterfall. The locals call it "Uchar", which means "inapproachable". It is the largest cascade waterfall in Altai, its height is 160 meters. Also, like many other natural objects in the Altai mountains, the waterfall was formed as a result of the active movement of rocks. It happened about 130 years ago.

The rumor about the inaccessibility of the Big Chulchinsky Waterfall has excited local historians and travelers since 1905. But no one visited it until 1981. The first explorers were tourists who accidentally stumbled upon the waterfall.

You have to work hard to admire the Uchar's beauty. The last 8 km to it can only be reached on foot, along an ecological path that has some obstructions. The road takes 3-4 hours because the waterfall is called unapproachable for a reason. As a rule, the whole trip takes one day, but many tourists stay here for the night, making radial tours around the Altai Nature Reserve.
The stunning views along the way will be remembered for a lifetime. The landscapes of the Chulshman, Artyshtu, and Chulcha rivers, rocky mountain slopes, Via Ferrata (metal climbing structures), coniferous forests, and small river islands will add vivid impressions to your trip. And even after overcoming this path, it will be impossible to approach the waterfall because of the sheer cliffs that block the way to it. Next to the waterfall, you can not hear the voices of those you are talking to, even if they are shouting.

Local mountain trails claim attention and good physical conditioning. They are crossed by slide rocks. There are rocky cliffs, turbulent streams that need to be crossed. Guides often suggest using safety ropes. But no difficulties can compare with the view of the majestic waterfall, the feeling of the riot of the water element. A trip to the Big Chulchinsky Waterfall is a great way to test your endurance and see firsthand the beauty untouched by civilization.