Plakun, waterfall in Russia
Plakun is a waterfall and protected natural area in Perm Krai, where two narrow water streams cascade down seven meters over sandstone cliffs. The streams create thousands of water droplets as they fall along the Sylva River.
The waterfall gained religious importance when a monk named Ilya built a cell near the site during the 17th century. This location then became a destination for regular pilgrimages from the surrounding region.
The name comes from the Russian word for weeping, rooted in a local legend about a girl whose tears became the falling water. This story continues to shape how visitors experience the site and connects them to the place through its romantic past.
To reach the waterfall, visitors follow a route of around ten kilometers from Suksun village, which has accommodations and tourist facilities. The easier access period is during warmer months when conditions are most favorable for the walk.
The water maintains a constant temperature of 5.2 degrees Celsius year-round because it flows through limestone formations. These geological conditions create calcareous deposits that give the area around the falls its distinctive appearance.
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