Birakan Caves & Thermal Springs
4.11Wednesday
CompletedПраздничный выезд в День народного единства: пещеры Пасечная и Старого Медведя, горячие источники.
Route photos from previous trips and open sources. Это не фотоотчёт за November 4, 2026.
Birakan Caves. Photo: EMERCOM of Russia (EAO), CC BY 4.0. Photo source ↗
Meetup point: пл. Ленина (со стороны ул. Пушкина). Guides: Elena и Evgeniy.
About the Trail
Explore the mysterious Birakan Caves, ice stalactites, and Far Eastern taiga. Pasechnaya Cave features atmospheric underground lighting, while Old Bear Cave offers pristine natural caverns.
After hiking the forest trail and exploring both caves, we soak in hot thermal springs. Special child fare available for ages 8–14.
Step by Step.
- 07:00Group meetup in Khabarovsk (Lenin Square) & departure toward EAO
- 07:15–10:30Drive along the Amur Highway with a rest and snack stop
- 10:30–11:00Arrival at Birakan trailhead, safety briefing & headlamp issue
- 11:00–14:30Explore illuminated Pasechnaya Cave & Old Bear Cave, forest walk & stalactite photos
- 14:30–15:30Hot snack break and transfer to the thermal springs
- 15:30–17:30Relax and soak in the open-air hot thermal springs
- 17:30–21:30Return drive to Khabarovsk
Birakan Caves
- full day
- on the trail
- ≈ 252 km
- distance from Khabarovsk
- ages 8+
- age group
Schematic map only. The red circle marks the target area. Roads, tracks, and streams © OpenStreetMap contributors. Your guide leads the exact trail.
Schematic profile. Exact elevation data is being updated. Pace and track are set by the guide.
- Backpack (both hands must be free on the trail)
- Sturdy ankle-high waterproof hiking boots
- Thermal base layer, fleece & hooded windbreaker
Hour-by-Hour Schedule
- Transfer / Drive
- Ascent & Trail
- Rest & Picnic
- Water
Included
- Round-trip transfer (for transfer tariff)
- Experienced guides throughout the route
- Guided tour of Pasechnaya & Old Bear Caves
- Visit to hot thermal springs
- Hot taiga herbal tea on the trail
- Trip photo gallery
What to Bring
- Backpack (both hands must be free on the trail)
- Sturdy ankle-high waterproof hiking boots
- Thermal base layer, fleece & hooded windbreaker
- Hat & gloves (windy and cool at the summit)
- Thermos with hot tea, water & trail snacks
- Spare warm socks
- Spare dry clothes & shoes (left in the vehicle)
- Foam sit pad & trekking poles (optional)
- Tick repellent (in season)