Gergebilsky district, Dagestan, Russia

Places to visit near Gergebil’

Gergebil’ is a town in Gergebilsky district, Dagestan, Russia, home to about 5,107 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ирганайское водохранилище (26 km), Бархан Сарыкум (72 km) and Tarki-Tau (72 km).

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Gergebil’, Dagestan
Gergebil’, Gergebilsky district, Dagestan, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gergebil’ at a glance

Location
Gergebilsky district, Dagestan, Russia
Population
about 5,107
Coordinates
42.5047° N, 47.0661° E
Places within 50 km
52 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Gergebil’

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gergebil’: 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 Gergebil’

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gergebil’. The closest is Ushchel’ye Aymakinskoye (5 km); the best-known is Гуртлябахтли (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gergebil’

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gergebil’. The closest is памятник (4 km); the best-known is Башня Андалал (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Gergebil’

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Gergebil’. The closest is Начало пути к Салтинскому водопаду (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gergebil’

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gergebil’. The closest is Gergebil Reservoir (9 km); the best-known is Ирганайское водохранилище (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Gergebil’

5 caves within 100 km of Gergebil’. The closest is Ян Тау (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gergebil’

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gergebil’. The closest is Центральная мечеть (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gergebil’

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gergebil’
  2. 12 km Кулимеэр · viewpoint, Levashinsky
  3. 16 km Gergebil Reservoir · reservoir, Gergebilsky
  4. 5 km Башня Андалал · heritage site, Gergebilsky
  5. 4 km Гуртлябахтли · viewpoint, Gergebilsky
  6. 27 km Ирганайское водохранилище · lake, Untsukulsky
  7. 26 km Back to Gergebil’

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How to reach Gergebil’

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    Within 15 km of Gergebil’

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gergebil’ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2585Ushchel’ye Aymakinskoye (5 km)
    Forts & heritage832памятник (4 km)
    Waterfalls618Начало пути к Салтинскому водопаду (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Gergebil Reservoir (9 km)
    Caves35Ян Тау (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Центральная мечеть (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23МКДОУ "Малыш" (1 km)
    Museums13Национальный музей им.Тахо Годи (1 km)
    Other attractions12Gamsutl (29 km)
    Churches12Old Church of Datuna, Ix-xi Ages (46 km)
    Parks01Парк имени Ленинского Комсомола (79 km)

    Gergebil’: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gergebil’?

    Ирганайское водохранилище (lake, about 26 km), Gergebil Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Гуртлябахтли (viewpoint, about 11 km), Кулимеэр (viewpoint, about 12 km), Башня Андалал (heritage site, about 13 km), Кудевахунтли (viewpoint, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gergebil’?

    52 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gergebil’?

    Ushchel’ye Aymakinskoye, about 5 km by road; Гуртлябахтли (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gergebil’?

    памятник, about 4 km by road; Башня Андалал (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gergebil’?

    Начало пути к Салтинскому водопаду, about 16 km by road; Salta Waterfall (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gergebil’?

    Start in Gergebil’, visit Кулимеэр, then Gergebil Reservoir, then Башня Андалал, then Гуртлябахтли, then Ирганайское водохранилище, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gergebil’?

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

    Towns near Gergebil’

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