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Routes
OF THE KUIALNYK VALLEY
Ready-made reboot script
No.1
BY THE СHUMAK WAYS
The unique history of the Ukrainian steppe south
This is "history in motion": each stop is like
a chapter. And the coastal points of the NNP provide both a "wow landscape" and
the discipline of access without harming nature.
Complexity
Duration
8-9 hours
HISTORY
CULTURE
NATURE
Thematic zones
“Cossack Odesa” — starting frame
“Cossack Museum”
“Cossack Cemetery” — memory and ethics of the place
“Mizhlymannia” — local history and everyday life
“Kuialnyk and Salt” — access to the estuary through
the recreational areas of the National Park
“Taste and Hospitality” — lunch / interactive
"By the Chumak Ways" is a one-day bus trip following the traces of the salt trade and the Cossack presence in the region. We start with Cossack Odessa, then - the memory of the Cossack communities, the Mezhlymanny Museum, and the culmination - the exit to the Kuialnyk estuary. This makes the route comfortable and suitable for sustainable tourism (infrastructure, signs, toilets, shelters).
Tourist attraction — in the change of "scenery":
city → memory → village → estuary shore.
Educational value — in understanding how salt industries and the Chumash trade influenced
the economy of the South.
ROUTE MAP
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Odesa →
Hadzhibey road →
Mszhlymannia (Ilyinka village) →
Kuialnyk estuary →
Marynivka village "Cossack family" →
return to Odesa
By the Chumak Ways
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No.2
NIGHT
ON THE PLANET KUIALNYK
The Milky Way underfoot and overhead
"Night on Planet Kuialnyk" is an astronomical
and mystical experience on the shore
of the Kuialnyk Estuary
Complexity
Duration
4-5 hours
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ESTUARY
ROMANCE
CONSTELLATION
Thematic zones
“Rules of Silence” — instruction, adaptation of vision, preparation for night photography
“Sunset over the Estuary” — legends of the Chumaks,
first photo break
“Astro Playground” — telescopes, constellations,
the Chumak Way as a navigation symbol
“Traveler’s Ritual” — “starry wish”
(short, ethical, without harming nature)
(Option) “Night Camp” — a romantic night with comfort (tents, tea, silence)
Evening/night experience on the coast of the Kuialnyk estuary: sunset over the water, legends of the Chumaks, astronomical observations through a telescope, the silence of the steppe and the romance of the night sky.
The main feature is observations right on the shore of the estuary: water + horizon + clear sky without the "light noise of the metropolis."
"Overnight stay with comfort" option - this premium option adds a romantic night on the shore of the estuary with a controlled level of comfort to the itinerary. This is not "wild camping", but an organized overnight stay in small groups with clear rules of silence, light and safety.
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Basic version
Pirogov Sanatorium (start) →
"Golden hour" →
Astro-session →
Final and return
(Pirogov Sanatorium)
ROUTE MAP
Night on the Planet Kuialnyk
Premium version
Pirogov Sanatorium (start) →
"Golden hour" →
Astro-session →
Movement/transition to the camp →
Night: quiet camp, observation, tea →
Morning: dawn, light breakfast →
Final and return
(Pirogov Sanatorium)
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No.3
CYCLIST ON OXES – KUIALNYK'S CYCLING RING
Kuialnyk 360°: a full circle where time slows down
This is a route around the entire Kuialnyk estuary with the best panoramas, exits to the shore, resting points in the shade and the possibility of spending the night in the north in the village of Severynivka
Complexity
Duration
1-2 days
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REST
NATURE
MOVEMENT
Thematic zones
"Southern Start" — resort/history of the estuary (Pirogov Sanatorium)
"Coastal Drive" — scenic sections of the coast
"North and Shadow" — forest/rest/night in Severynivka
"Severynivka"
"Eastern Shore" — quiet sections + return to the south
"Finish" — resort area
The route combines active recreation with nature tourism in a landscape that is rarely seen near a big city: salty coastlines, a "shell" of salt marshes, open horizons and the unique biota of the estuary. A full circle around the estuary: west → north → east → south
The tourist attraction is in the constant change of frame (coast → steppe → forest → eastern panoramas) and the feeling of "traveling in a circle".
The educational value is in explaining how salt landscapes shape the life of the region and why it is important to protect soils and plants.
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Pirogov Sanatorium (start) →
First cycling section + short photo breaks →
Beach stop →
Siesta in the shade →
Second cycling section + shore shots →
Return to the starting point (Pirogov Sanatorium)
ROUTE MAP
Cyclist on oxen – Kuialnyk's cycling ring
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No.4
Salt, Clay and Fire
A new experience. You and the Kuialnyk Valley
This is a product for rebooting.
Crafts of the Kuialnyk Agglomeration as a recovery therapy.
Complexity
Duration
8-9 hours
NATURE
HANDS
TASTE
Thematic zones
"Frame of Tradition" - Museum/Local History
"Grounding by the Water" - Quiet Walk and Contact with the Landscape on the Estuary
"Craft" - Creating a "Roadrunner" Charm
"Taste of the Region" - Tasting of Local Products
"Salt and Heritage" - History of Salt Industries + Modern Salt Products
A gentle, therapeutic route, where the tourist does not just “see the locations”, but through skills and impressions creates his own traveler’s amulet “Roadster” in craft practice. Next is the gastro-line: salt as the history of the region and wine/cheese/milk as the “taste of home”. The exit to the shore of the Kuialnyk estuary occurs only through the recommended recreational areas of the National Park, so that the tour is environmentally correct and suitable for the development of infrastructure.
Cultural value — in recreating the craft as part of southern life. Educational value — in explaining how salt landscapes shaped the region's economy and why NNP rules are important for preserving the coastal ecosystem.
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Illinsky Museum: A Brief History
of Mizhlymannia →
Kuialnyk Coastal Block →
Shade, Tea, Preparation
for the Workshop →
Workshop "Oberih Shlyahovyk" →
Workshop "Kuialnyk Borscht" →
Tasting of Local Products →
Evaporation of Salt →
Return
ROUTE MAP
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No.5
Pink Estuary
&
Steppe Glamour
Content Expedition
for your iconic photos and Reels
"Pink Estuary & Steppe Glamour" is the perfect girl's trip expedition for atmospheric photos, aesthetic Reels, and moments you want to keep forever. Pink landscapes of Kuyalnik, steppe vibe, sunsets, and content that looks like it came from Pinterest.
Complexity
Duration
8-9 hours
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NATURE
AESTHETICS
CONTENT
Thematic zones
Resort Morning (Pirogov Sanatorium)
Dam panorama: wide horizons, silhouettes, geometry
Coast minimalism: salt textures, details
Picnic aesthetics: shadow, flat lei, change of images
Final golden set
Lavender night: sunset + romantic overnight stay + dawn
(premium)
This is a “content expedition” for photos and Reels: clean shore lines, minimalistic salt marsh textures, dam panoramas and the branded point “Chumak Way.” Key photo stops are tied to recreational areas of the National Nature Park — this makes the route legal, logistically stable, and suitable for infrastructure development.
The route emphasizes the aesthetics of Kuialnyk: salty landscapes, coastlines and open horizons. The educational component is very light: the rules of the park and why they are important (do not trample the salt marsh, respect the birds, walk on the decks). This makes the tour “beautiful and correct.”
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ROUTE MAP
Pink Estuary & Steppe Glamour
Basic version
Pirogov Sanatorium (start) →
"Golden hour" →
Astro-session →
Final and return
(Pirogov Sanatorium)
Premium version
Pirogov Sanatorium (start) →
"Golden hour" →
Astro-session →
Movement/transition to the camp →
Night: quiet camp, observation, tea →
Morning: dawn, light breakfast →
Final and return
(Pirogov Sanatorium)
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No.4
Salt, Clay and Fire
A new experience. You and the Kuialnyk Valley
This is a product for rebooting.
Crafts of the Kuialnyk Agglomeration as a recovery therapy.
Complexity
Duration
8-9 hours
HANDS
NATURE
TASTE
Thematic zones
"Frame of Tradition" - Museum/Local History
"Grounding by the Water" - Quiet Walk and Contact with the Landscape on the Estuary
"Craft" - Creating a "Roadrunner" Charm
"Taste of the Region" - Tasting of Local Products
"Salt and Heritage" - History of Salt Industries + Modern Salt Products
A gentle, therapeutic route, where the tourist does not just “see the locations”, but through skills and impressions creates his own traveler’s amulet “Roadster” in craft practice. Next is the gastro-line: salt as the history of the region and wine/cheese/milk as the “taste of home”. The exit to the shore of the Kuialnyk estuary occurs only through the recommended recreational areas of the National Park, so that the tour is environmentally correct and suitable for the development of infrastructure.
Cultural value — in recreating the craft as part of southern life. Educational value — in explaining how salt landscapes shaped the region's economy and why NNP rules are important for preserving the coastal ecosystem.
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Illinsky Museum: A Brief History
of Mizhlymannia →
Kuialnyk Coastal Block →
Shade, Tea, Preparation
for the Workshop →
Workshop "Oberih Shlyahovyk" →
Workshop "Kuialnyk Borscht" →
Tasting of Local Products →
Evaporation of Salt →
Return
ROUTE MAP
Salt, Clay and Fire
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