The ancient city of Nikopsia and the mouth of the Nechepsukho give Novomikhaylovskiy a historical and scenic focus. The large Nikopsia fortress lies at the mouth of the river, 200 metres from where it flows into the Black Sea. There are also walking areas along the Nechepsukho, an approved hiking trail and an excursion route presented in 2022. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide whether you would like to focus mainly on history, riverside paths or a longer hiking route.
Nikopsia: City History and Fortress
Nikopsia is considered one of the oldest cities in Zichia (Circassia) and has been known since the 1st century AD. The large fortress at the mouth of the Nechepsukho is located in what is now Novomikhaylovskiy. Remains of an early medieval Christian church were found on its grounds. Nikopsia’s history thus brings together different periods: a city known since antiquity and an archaeological find from the early Middle Ages. If you plan to visit the fortress, check access in advance.
Walking Areas and Hiking Trail
There are walking areas along the Nechepsukho that lead to the sea. In 2022, the municipality reported ongoing work to improve these areas; check their current condition before setting out for a walk. The «Tsarskaya epokha» hiking trail offers a different option for planning your day: it starts in Novomikhaylovskiy, is more than 13 kilometres long and was approved on 9 February 2022. The stated trail length helps you plan it as the main focus of your day. Before hiking, ask about the current condition of the trail and access.
«Zikhiya - strana Apostola Simona Kananita» Excursion Route
Presented on 11 April 2022, the route leads from the «Yunost» cultural and leisure centre to the remains of the old Nikopsia fortress. The excursion also includes a visit to the Museum of the Kuban Cossacks and the Armenian Apostolic Church. Its cultural programme therefore differs from the clearly specified distance of the «Tsarskaya epokha» hiking trail. Before making plans, check whether the excursion is currently offered and what visiting opportunities are available.
Find Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Interests
When looking for a holiday apartment in Novomikhaylovskiy, it is helpful to decide first what you would like to focus on during your stay: exploring Nikopsia and the excursion route, planning walks along the river or tackling the hiking trail of more than 13 kilometres. Also bear in mind that each option raises different questions on site: for a walk, the current condition of the riverside areas matters; for the hiking trail, route planning; and for the excursion, whether it is currently offered.
Another Look at Krasnodar Krai
A separate regional option in Krasnodar Krai is the «Vinnye dorogi Krasnodarskogo kraya» route. It presents the more than 2,500-year history of viticulture and winemaking, from antiquity to the present day, including through interactive exhibitions and installations. The route passes through Anapa, Taman, Golubitskaya, Sennoy, Moldavanskoye, Novorossiysk, Abrau-Dyurso, Fedotovka and Gelendzhik. It lists 20 wineries as possible places to visit. If you include this regional route in your plans, check its current itinerary and visiting options in advance.
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For the main travel overview: Krasnodar Krai.
