Thirty three Waterfalls, Protected waterfalls in Lazarevsky District, Sochi, Russia.

This cascade system sits on the Dzhegosh Stream in the western Caucasus foothills and consists of a series of falls arranged one after another down a forested ravine. Each fall has its own shape and drop, creating a varied landscape as you move downstream.

The Dzhegosh stream gorge and its cascade lie within Sochi National Park and hold the status of a protected natural monument. The surrounding Shakhe valley forest of oak, hornbeam, alder and maple also shelters the relict Colchian boxwood with its lianas and ferns. A tulip tree (Liriodendron) stands here, planted more than a hundred years ago by General Nikolai Raevsky during his stay in the area.

The name comes directly from the count of cascades that form a natural staircase down the mountainside. Visitors experience the raw power of falling water and hear the constant roar as they move between each level.

To reach the waterfalls, follow marked hiking trails starting from the nearby village, where local guides are available to explain the geology and plant life. Wear shoes with good grip as paths can be slippery, especially after rain.

The cascade's tallest drop reaches 12 metres, and the whole system forms in the bed of the Dzhegosh Stream, a tributary of the Shakhe. Near the gorge stands a Liriodendron tulip tree planted over a century ago by General Nikolai Raevsky, a species not native to the area.