Малый Янискенгас, Waterfall in Kandalaksha District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia.
The Maly Yaniskengas waterfall spans 20 meters in height, featuring three distinct drops of 7 meters, 12 meters, and 1.5 meters on the Kutsayoki River.
The waterfall became a significant kayaking location after five successful descents by professional kayakers, marking its entry into extreme water sports records.
Local residents refer to this waterfall as 'Mamanya', reflecting the regional tradition of giving natural formations familiar, personified names in Russian culture.
Visitors need to travel 30 kilometers on forest roads from Alakurtti and walk an additional 6 kilometers through unmarked terrain to reach the waterfall.
The waterfall presents an unusual acoustic phenomenon, remaining silent from upstream approaches despite its substantial water volume and vertical drops.
GPS coordinates: 66.70755,30.01412
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:06
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