Medvezhiy Waterfall

Medvezhiy Waterfall descends 10.4 meters through rocky cliffs at an elevation of 80 meters, creating a natural display of flowing water.

The waterfall has served as a geographical marker within Sakhalin Oblast since the region's establishment in 1918 as part of Russia's Far Eastern territory.

Local inhabitants of Sakhalin Island incorporate the waterfall and its surrounding landscape into their traditional narratives about the natural environment.

Access to the waterfall requires advance planning and transportation arrangements, with summer months offering the most favorable conditions for visiting.

The waterfall forms part of the Sima region, where diverse wildlife interacts with the cascading waters in their natural habitat.

Location: Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Height: 10.4 m

Part of: Sima

GPS coordinates: 47.13556,142.96611

Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:42