Abavas rumba, Protected geological monument and waterfall in Abava Parish, Latvia.
The Abavas Rumba stretches 35 meters wide and drops one meter in height, forming cascades over dolomite steps in the Abava River.
During timber transportation periods, workers constructed log dams to increase water levels for safe raft passage across the waterfall formation.
The waterfall sits within the Ancient Valley of Abava Nature Park, established in 1999 after receiving protected status in 1957.
Visitors can access swimming areas below the falls during summer months, while winter brings elevated water levels creating stronger water flows.
The geological formation lacks a vertical drop, instead creating a gradual slope over Frasnian dolomite steps of the Plavinas Formation.
Location: Abava Parish
GPS coordinates: 57.07083,22.52722
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:54
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