Chegem Waterfalls, Natural waterfalls in Chegemsky District, Russia.
The Chegem Waterfalls form a cascade system within a narrow canyon, featuring multiple water streams flowing down 60-meter limestone cliffs alongside the Chegem River.
The waterfalls received official protection status as a natural monument in 1978, marking their significance in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of the North Caucasus.
Local folklore explains the waterfalls' origin through a tale of young women who jumped from cliffs during an invasion, their hair transforming into flowing water streams.
Visitors can access the waterfalls via regular tourist buses from nearby cities, with observation platforms available for a small entrance fee of 50-100 rubles.
During winter months, the water streams freeze into massive ice formations, creating natural ice sculptures that hang from the rock faces.
Location: Kabardino-Balkaria
Location: Chegemsky District
GPS coordinates: 43.41667,43.21889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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