Rock Donkey Ears Radivonovka

Rock donkey`s ears or as it is called by locals - Donkey Ears, is located in the village of Radivonovka Akimov region Zaporozhye region. The name of a rock received thanks sticking out of the earth dikes of quartzite that their appearance resemble ears.

Information about the rock donkey`s ears

In this part of the Zaporozhye region the river Byrd. In 1954, then built the reservoir, which has become the main source of water for the population of the city of Berdyansk. As the river flows through the territory of the steppe, it has numerous outcrops of crystalline shield beams. If you walk along the river, you can see small hills and granite outcrops. It is on the banks of the river and Byrd are 5 geological natural monuments, among which includes rock and donkey`s ears.

The rock is considered a conservation area since 1972 and is protected by law, and is also one of the most famous geological sites in the Zaporozhye region. Rock Ears Donkey - quartzite. Not far from it there are six more exits in the form of quartzite rocks. Geological monument of donkey`s ears given the status of a natural monument of local importance. It is very picturesque landscapes and unusual landscape. If you walk along the river bank Byrd, we can see small granite beams protruding from the ground. Not far from the cliff donkey ears have abandoned quarry. Previously, there was carried out production of building rubble. Now the shore overgrown with lush vegetation, which also adds color the whole area.

How to get to the rock Ears Donkey in Radivonovke

From the railway station Zaporizhzhya-1 to Radivonovka village where there is a rock Donkey Ears, you can drive a personal vehicle on the highway E105 and M18. You can also take a train from the same station number 2820 and get off at Akimovka, and from there to the village and the cliffs to walk or take a taxi, about 8 km.