Cascada Cola de Caballo, Mountain waterfall in Ordesa National Park, Spain
Cascada Cola de Caballo is a waterfall in Ordesa National Park that drops about 54 meters over limestone cliffs. White water streams flow into the valley below, fed by glacier melt that keeps the waterfall running strong throughout summer.
The waterfall became a landmark feature when Ordesa National Park was established in 1918. It represents the natural forces that have shaped the Pyrenees mountains over millennia.
Local herders and climbers named this waterfall 'Horse Tail' because of how the water resembles flowing mane during spring floods. This name shows how people living in the mountains see and describe their surroundings through daily experience.
The route to the waterfall starts from Pradera de Ordesa and covers about eight kilometers on marked hiking trails. Plan for roughly three hours walking time and wear sturdy footwear, especially if the ground is wet or snowy.
Unlike most other Spanish waterfalls, this one flows year-round because glacier melt feeds it constantly. In dry months, its reliable water flow stands out as something special in the region.
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