Botanical tours in West Altai Reserve.

“Nature is wise. You can learn everywhere and from everything”

Leonardo da Vinci.

Reserve tour in Kazakhstan.

The moraine Third Holzun Lake is located at an altitude of 2140 meters above sea level in the Ridder District of the East Kazakhstan Region on the territory of the West-Altai National Reserve and is 500 meters from the Second Kholzun Lake.
This lake is located on a terrace on the north side of the western spur, which extends from the Kholzun ridge. The length of the lake is 345 meters and has the largest width of 231 meters. From the southwest side above the lake rises a latitudinal spur with heights of 2,200 meters above sea level, which from the Kholzun ridge to the west.
A huge, beautiful snowfield hangs over the lake from the southern side until the end of July, which is reflected in the lake. On the southeast side, a stream flows into the lake, which receives its full flow from a stream flowing from a small lake located 415 meters from the Third Kholzun Lake, a little over 50 meters long.
Another, more full-flowing stream begins from a small moraine lake located 415 meters from the Third Kholzun Lake, a little more than 60 meters long. These two streams merge and flow into the lake. A beautiful river flows from the western part of the lake, which flows into the Second Kholzun Lake after 175 meters in cascades and a waterfall.

Authority and photos:
Alexander Petrov.