Skradinski buk

Skradinski Buk is a cascading waterfall system formed by tuff and travertine rock layers that create multiple interconnected pools and channels. The water flows across natural barriers, splitting and rejoining to form a complex mosaic of white water and still pools.

The area has been a center of water-powered activity for centuries, with restored mills displaying how grain and textiles were processed using natural flow. These structures reveal the economic importance of the falls to Dalmatian communities in past times.

The falls hold meaning for local communities as a source of water and energy that shaped daily life for centuries. People gather here to experience the natural power that once drove mills and sustained the region's livelihoods.

Visit early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid peak crowds and enjoy the space more freely. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip because pathways around the pools can be slippery, especially when wet.

The falls grow continuously due to a rare geological process where travertine deposits build up naturally from mineral-rich water, slowly reshaping the barriers and pools. This means the formation you see today looks slightly different from what visitors witnessed years ago.

Location: Dubravice, Skradin

Height: 45.7 m

Length: 800 m

Width: 400 m

Made from material: tuff, travertine

Part of: Krka National Park, Krka

GPS coordinates: 43.80515,15.96400

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08