Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila National Park

Name: Skakavitsa Waterfall
Address: Rila National Park, Bulgaria

#6 among attractions in Rila National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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The Skakavitsa Waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. It is part of Rila National Park and is located on the Skakavitsa River. The waterfall is situated on approximately 2,000 m above sea level, the water falling down from 70 m. ()

Local name: СкакавицаCoordinates: 42°13'14"N, 23°18'23"E

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Skakavitsa Waterfall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Panichishte, Malyovitsa, Malyovishki Lakes, Urdini Lakes.

3 miN
Town, Winter sport, Ski area
Panichishte
76 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria, Panichishte offers a serene and picturesque destination for ski enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Known for its crisp mountain air and stunning natural beauty, this ski area is a hidden gem that provides a...
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Malyovitsa, Rila National Park
111 min walk • Malyovitsa is a peak in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain in southwestern Bulgaria. It is 2,729 m high and is one of the most popular tourist regions in the mountain.
4.2 miSE
Lake
Malyovishki Lakes, Rila National Park
107 min walk • The Malyovishki Lakes are a group of three glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria.
1.5 miS
Lake
Urdini Lakes, Rila National Park
38 min walk • The Urdini Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. They are not as popular with the tourists as the Seven Rila Lakes further west, because they are situated in the most difficultly accessible areas of the mountain range.
1.8 miSE
Lake
Chanakgyolski Lakes, Rila National Park
47 min walk • The Chanakgyolski Lakes are a group of two glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, in close proximity to the Seven Rila Lakes.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seven Rila Lakes, Rila National Park
36 min walk • The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.
5.2 miNW
Church
Church of St Nicholas, Sapareva Banya
134 min walk • The Church of St Nicholas is a small medieval Eastern Orthodox church in the southwestern Bulgarian town of Sapareva Banya, which is part of Kyustendil Province.