Sipisopiso Waterfall, 120-meter-tall waterfall in Karo Regency, Indonesia.
The water plunges from an underground river through a rocky cave formation, creating a straight vertical drop that resembles a sharp knife blade.
The waterfall formed naturally within the ancient Lake Toba caldera, emerging from the Karo plateau through geological processes over thousands of years.
Local Batak communities maintain traditions near the waterfall, considering the water source an element of their connection to the surrounding highlands.
Visitors need to descend 800 meters via steep stairs to reach the base, with the journey taking approximately 45 minutes each direction.
The underground river suddenly emerges from the rock face without any visible surface water source above the falls.
Location: Karo
Address: Pengambaten, Merek, Karo Regency, North Sumatra 22173, Indonesia 22173 22173
Website: https://youtu.be/Ye5TtgXUXdU
GPS coordinates: 2.91687,98.51928
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:56
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