A century of
history, mountain-deep
Maloulskoye Reservoir is a man-made mountain lake at 1,600–1,800 metres, formed by two dams built in the early 20th century by prisoners of war and Gulag labourers.
Crystal-clear water, larch forest, mountain ridges — and a story woven into every stone. The road there passes through abandoned villages founded long before Ridder existed.
2 or 3 days
in the mountains
During World War II the reservoir powered the city and its water supply. Ridder supplied lead for ammunition across the front. The first dam still stands — walk it and feel the scale of another era.
The reservoir was created artificially by two dams. The road passes through ghost villages with frontier histories — remarkable monuments to the region's early settlement.
The road is moderate difficulty — challenging enough to feel real, safe enough for everyone. An overnight camp on the lakeshore — dinner by the fire, mountains in the water — is what people remember long after.
Forest
all-inclusive
The tour price covers everything you need — just show up at the meeting point.
- Transfer in a prepared 4×4 vehicle
- Certified Category I guide throughout
- All meals (full board)
- Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats
- Trekking poles & first aid kit
- Camp canopy, furniture & tableware
- Rain gear for all weather
- All permits and logistics
Departure
Departure from Ridder, pick-up at Café Krem, 6 Gagarina Street. We leave at 9:00 AM. Transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk available on request — ask your manager.
Contact us for exact pricing based on your group and dates — we reply within one hour.