Untsukulsky district, Dagestan, Russia

Places to visit near Untsukul’

Untsukul’ is a town in Untsukulsky district, Dagestan, Russia, home to about 5,913 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ирганайское водохранилище (15 km), Sulak Canyon (43 km) and Бархан Сарыкум (61 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Untsukul’ on the map

Untsukul’, Dagestan
Untsukul’, Untsukulsky district, Dagestan, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Untsukul’ at a glance

Location
Untsukulsky district, Dagestan, Russia
Population
about 5,913
Coordinates
42.7115° N, 46.7866° E
Places within 50 km
47 (2 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 Untsukul’

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

More places near Untsukul’

Things to see near Untsukul’, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Untsukul’

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Untsukul’. The closest is Гайляр (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Dagestan →

Forts & heritage near Untsukul’

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Untsukul’. The closest is Памятник воинам Великой Отечественный Войны (12 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Dagestan →

Waterfalls near Untsukul’

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Untsukul’. The closest is Инкуб (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

All waterfalls in Dagestan →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Untsukul’

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Untsukul’. The closest is Ирганайское водохранилище (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Dagestan →

Caves near Untsukul’

5 caves within 100 km of Untsukul’. The closest is Асатинская (25 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Dagestan →

Churches near Untsukul’

3 churches within 100 km of Untsukul’. The closest is Old Church of Datuna, Ix-xi Ages (38 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Dagestan →

A one-day trip from Untsukul’

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Untsukul’
  2. 4 km Мугилталу · viewpoint, Untsukulsky
  3. 11 km Памятник воинам Великой Отечественный Войны · heritage site, Gumbetovsky
  4. 11 km Гайляр · viewpoint, Untsukulsky
  5. 10 km Плато Аракмеэр · viewpoint, Untsukulsky
  6. 15 km Ирганайское водохранилище · lake, Untsukulsky
  7. 15 km Back to Untsukul’

Plan a longer trip from Untsukul’ — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Untsukul’

No traveller has reported from around Untsukul’ yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Untsukul’

    All places near Untsukul’ by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Untsukul’ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2578Гайляр (4 km)
    Forts & heritage629Памятник воинам Великой Отечественный Войны (12 km)
    Waterfalls719Инкуб (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Ирганайское водохранилище (15 km)
    Caves35Асатинская (25 km)
    Churches13Old Church of Datuna, Ix-xi Ages (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Grand Mosque of Makhachkala (81 km)
    Other attractions03Gamsutl (61 km)
    Museums02Dagestan Museum of Fine Arts (83 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Karadakh Gorge (37 km)
    Parks01Парк имени Ленинского Комсомола (81 km)

    Untsukul’: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Untsukul’?

    Ирганайское водохранилище (lake, about 15 km), Гайляр (viewpoint, about 4 km), Мугилталу (viewpoint, about 4 km), Плато Аракмеэр (viewpoint, about 10 km), Памятник воинам Великой Отечественный Войны (heritage site, about 12 km), Инкуб (waterfall, about 15 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Untsukul’?

    Гайляр, about 4 km by road; Мугилталу (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Untsukul’?

    Памятник воинам Великой Отечественный Войны, about 12 km by road; Памяник Сивухцам участникам ВОВ (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Untsukul’?

    Инкуб, about 15 km by road; Тобот (23 km) is next.

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

    Start in Untsukul’, visit Мугилталу, then Памятник воинам Великой Отечественный Войны, then Гайляр, then Плато Аракмеэр, then Ирганайское водохранилище, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

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

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

    Towns near Untsukul’

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