Chemalsky Rayon district, Altai Republic, Russia

Places to visit near Chemal

Chemal is a town in Chemalsky Rayon district, Altai Republic, Russia, home to about 3,284 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 10 museums. The must-see places are Камышлинский водопад (42 km) and Манжерокское озеро (60 km).

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Chemal, Altai Republic
Chemal, Chemalsky Rayon district, Altai Republic, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chemal at a glance

Location
Chemalsky Rayon district, Altai Republic, Russia
Population
about 3,284
Coordinates
51.4111° N, 86.0050° E
Places within 50 km
125 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Chemal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chemal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chemal

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chemal. The closest is Богородица (2 km); the best-known is Зубы дракона (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chemal

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chemal. The closest is Мумия (11 km); the best-known is Tytkesken'-VI (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Chemal

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Chemal. The closest is Сухой водопад (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Chemal

13 museums within 100 km of Chemal. The closest is Чемальский краеведческий музей (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Chemal

12 caves within 100 km of Chemal. The closest is Пещера Тут-Куш (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chemal

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chemal. The closest is Patmos, Katun River (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Chemal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chemal
  2. 9 km Зубы дракона · viewpoint, Chemalsky Rayon
  3. 34 km Камышлинский водопад · waterfall, Shebalinsky Rayon
  4. 31 km Емурлинский водопад · waterfall, Shebalinsky Rayon
  5. 36 km освежится · waterfall, Chemalsky Rayon
  6. 5 km Сухой водопад · waterfall, Chemalsky Rayon
  7. 17 km Back to Chemal

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How to reach Chemal

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    Within 15 km of Chemal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chemal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4166Богородица (2 km)
    Other attractions2425Крест (1 km)
    Forts & heritage817Мумия (11 km)
    Waterfalls913Сухой водопад (17 km)
    Museums1013Чемальский краеведческий музей (1 km)
    Caves412Пещера Тут-Куш (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves88Patmos, Katun River (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Птичий домик (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Каракольские озера (1 km)
    Churches44Церковь на Камне (1 km)
    Parks44Тарзанка (3 km)
    Beaches & coast12Кылай (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Буддийский центр Алмазного пути традиции Карма Кагью республики Алтай (20 km)

    Chemal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chemal?

    Зубы дракона (viewpoint, about 9 km), Сухой водопад (waterfall, about 17 km), Емурлинский водопад (waterfall, about 21 km), освежится (waterfall, about 21 km), Камышлинский водопад (waterfall, about 42 km), Patmos, Katun River (river spot, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chemal?

    125 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chemal?

    Богородица, about 2 km by road; Miradoro (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chemal?

    Мумия, about 11 km by road; Погибшим в годы ВОВ (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Chemal?

    Сухой водопад, about 17 km by road; Емурлинский водопад (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chemal?

    Start in Chemal, visit Зубы дракона, then Камышлинский водопад, then Емурлинский водопад, then освежится, then Сухой водопад, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chemal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Chemal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chemal’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chemal on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.