Karlovo waterfall, Mountain waterfall near Karlovo, Bulgaria
Suchurum waterfall is a cascade near Karlovo that drops approximately 15 meters over rocky formations of the Stara Planina mountain. The falling water creates small pools and basins between the stones where it collects before continuing downstream.
The waterfall has been part of the landscape since Karlovo was founded in the 1480s during the Ottoman period. From that time, the local population relied on the water flow as a resource for their daily needs.
The waterfall holds meaning for locals who gather here for celebrations connected to the mountain and water traditions. It shapes how people in the area experience and relate to the natural landscape.
Spring is the best time to visit when snowmelt produces the strongest water flow. Follow marked paths about one kilometer north from Karlovo's center to reach the waterfall.
A hydroelectric station uses the falling water's energy to generate power while keeping the natural cascade intact over the rocky ledge. This demonstrates how energy production and nature work together at this location.
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