Vidimsko praskalo, Waterfall in the Severen Dzhendem reserve, Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
Vidimsko Praskalo is a 159-metre waterfall in the Severen Dzhendem reserve of Central Balkan National Park, in the eastern part of the North Dzhendem gorge. Three streams rising below the main Stara Planina ridge between the Pileshki Polog saddle and Yurushka Gramada peak merge and leap from a vertical rock wall. It is Bulgaria's second-highest cascade after Dyavolskoto Praskalo (202.5 m).
Vidimsko Praskalo lies in the Severen Dzhendem reserve, part of Central Balkan National Park, and its waters come from three streams rising between the Pileshki Polog saddle and Yurushka Gramada peak. The waterfall is 159 m high, making it Bulgaria's second-highest cascade after Dyavolskoto Praskalo (202.5 m). The area is almost impassable, with vertical walls and deep ravines, so the end of the Vidimsko Praskalo eco-trail is the usual viewpoint.
The waterfall gives its name to Praskalska River, also called Right Vidima; after it joins Left Vidima, the two continue as the Vidima. The river's lower, more accessible stretch is noted as scenic, and the end of the Vidimsko Praskalo eco-trail serves as the viewpoint over the falls.
The area around the fall is almost impassable, with vertical walls and deep ravines that are hard to escape once entered. The end point of the "Vidimsko praskalo" eco-trail is a good place to view the fall from a distance; continuing from there to the fall itself is advisable only for experienced, well-prepared hikers.
Vidimsko Praskalo is Bulgaria's second-highest cascading waterfall at 159 m, after Dyavolskoto Praskalo (202.5 m). Its water comes from three streams rising just below the main Stara Planina ridge between the Pileshki Polog saddle and Yurushka Gramada peak, flowing northwest before leaping from the rock. Below, the Praskalska River, also called Right Vidima, joins Left Vidima to form the Vidima.
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