Skakavitsa Waterfall, Natural waterfall in Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.
The 70-meter Skakavitsa Waterfall drops in a single cascade surrounded by Macedonian pine forests at an elevation of 1950 meters.
The construction of Skakavitsa Hut in 1922 near the waterfall marked the beginning of organized tourism in the Rila Mountains region.
The name Skakavitsa originates from the Bulgarian verb 'skacham', reflecting the water's jumping motion as it descends through the rocky terrain.
Visitors can reach the waterfall through marked hiking trails starting from Skakavitsa Hut, with the best water flow occurring during spring snowmelt.
The Skakavitsa Reserve, established in 1968, protects centuries-old endemic Macedonian pine forests surrounding the highest waterfall in Rila Mountains.
Elevation above the sea: 1,950 m
Height: 70 m
GPS coordinates: 42.22167,23.30472
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:32
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