<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/the-best-winter-destinations-in-bulgaria/">Bulgaria </a>is a great destination for nature lovers, especially for those who particularly appreciate the beauty of waterfalls. Most of these striking spots are easily accessible along scenic marked trails and offer stunning vistas from above. Here’s our list of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bulgaria to visit on your next trip. <br>

<h2>Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, Botev Peak</h2> <p>Raiskoto Praskalo (literally translated as ‘sprinkle from heaven’) is located at the foot of the highest peak of Stara Planina Mountain, Botev Peak. The waterfall is 124.5 metres (408 feet) high, which makes it the highest waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula active all year round. The hike to Raiskoto Praskalo takes 5 hours and it’s not an easy one. There is a <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/7-mountainous-retreats-to-escape-to-in-bulgaria/">mountain lodge</a> called Rai (‘heaven’) half an hour from the waterfall where you can spend the night.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Waterfall+%22Raisko+Praskalo%22/@42.7010796,24.9241273,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40a997b37363f4a1:0x8ae587be959dc55!8m2!3d42.7010796!4d24.9263161">Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, Bulgaria</a></p> <div id="attachment_1819716" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1819716" class="wp-image-1819716 size-large" src="https://theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/27254968411_8c45531572_k-1024x682.jpg" alt="27254968411_8c45531572_k" width="1024" height="682"><p id="caption-attachment-1819716" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/86756458@N02/27254968411/in/photolist-H4TeGW-HwqQyt">Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall | © Zaprin Geguskov / Flickr</a></p> </div> 

<h2>Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, Botev Peak</h2>
Raiskoto Praskalo (literally translated as 'sprinkle from heaven') is located at the foot of the highest peak of Stara Planina Mountain, Botev Peak. The waterfall is 124.5 metres (408 feet) high, which makes it the highest waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula active all year round. The hike to Raiskoto Praskalo takes 5 hours and it's not an easy one. There is a <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/7-mountainous-retreats-to-escape-to-in-bulgaria/">mountain lodge</a> called Rai ('heaven') half an hour from the waterfall where you can spend the night.

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Waterfall+%22Raisko+Praskalo%22/@42.7010796,24.9241273,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40a997b37363f4a1:0x8ae587be959dc55!8m2!3d42.7010796!4d24.9263161">Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, Bulgaria</a>

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Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, Botev Peak

<h2>Skaklya Waterfall, Vratsa</h2> <p>This is the highest Bulgarian waterfall, whose thin thread falls from 141 metres (462 feet) only 1.5 km (1 miles) from the town of Vratsa. Skaklya Waterfall is not active all year round, so the best time to visit it is in <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/the-best-things-to-see-and-do-in-bulgaria-in-spring/">spring</a> or after heavy rainfall. You can see it from the town or hike to it to enjoy the breathtaking views from its top.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/waterfall+Skaklya/@43.1809212,23.5471231,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x40aadd6568be9d5f:0xc337ea21e237ad08!8m2!3d43.1809212!4d23.5515005">Skaklya Waterfall, Vratsa, Bulgaria</a></p> 

<h2>Skaklya Waterfall, Vratsa</h2>
This is the highest Bulgarian waterfall, whose thin thread falls from 141 metres (462 feet) only 1.5 km (1 miles) from the town of Vratsa. Skaklya Waterfall is not active all year round, so the best time to visit it is in <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/the-best-things-to-see-and-do-in-bulgaria-in-spring/">spring</a> or after heavy rainfall. You can see it from the town or hike to it to enjoy the breathtaking views from its top.

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/waterfall+Skaklya/@43.1809212,23.5471231,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x40aadd6568be9d5f:0xc337ea21e237ad08!8m2!3d43.1809212!4d23.5515005">Skaklya Waterfall, Vratsa, Bulgaria</a>


Skaklya Waterfall, Vratsa

<h2>Skaklya Waterfall, Bov</h2> <p>The other waterfall named Skaklya is situated not far from Vratsa, near the tiny village of Bov in the Iskar River Gorge. It is more popular with visitors because it is on the route of a beautiful eco-trail between the villages of Bov and Zasele dedicated to Ivan Vazov, one of the Bulgarian classic <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/7-fiction-books-set-in-bulgaria-that-you-should-read/">writers</a> and poets, a nature lover and a frequent visitor of this area.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Waterfall+Skaklya+(Zasele)/@43.0353202,23.3288415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40aadd6e2221e65b:0xf3df829026633b06!8m2!3d43.0353163!4d23.3310301">Skaklya Waterfall, Bov, Bulgaria</a></p> <div id="attachment_1819720" style="width: 778px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1819720" class="wp-image-1819720 size-large" src="https://theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/17368188150_bb1580adec_k-768x1024.jpg" alt="17368188150_bb1580adec_k" width="768" height="1024"><p id="caption-attachment-1819720" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131659212@N07/17368188150/in/photolist-215hwtX-VcaV7o-ssTaF6-sH1UNN-ssLEq5-sKkDrF-pJZUi9-rNwPK6-sH2seo-sK9DdC-sH2eiU-ssSXBM-ssM1UG-ssLveQ-ssTfsR-KjLwwg-hJcGP-ssSXhP-rNkiMo-KjLtS8-9ir62X-JohTk9-JohY8f-KjLt5g-KjLxCe-KjLvdV-KjLvMv-JTLqvU-KjLy8T-JohV5S-KjLx4Z-sH2nJb-rNkEAY-sH2hFq-sK9qi9-sKkwaM">Skaklya Waterfall, Bov | © Snezhana Sapunkova / Flickr</a></p> </div> 

<h2>Skaklya Waterfall, Bov</h2>
The other waterfall named Skaklya is situated not far from Vratsa, near the tiny village of Bov in the Iskar River Gorge. It is more popular with visitors because it is on the route of a beautiful eco-trail between the villages of Bov and Zasele dedicated to Ivan Vazov, one of the Bulgarian classic <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/7-fiction-books-set-in-bulgaria-that-you-should-read/">writers</a> and poets, a nature lover and a frequent visitor of this area.

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Waterfall+Skaklya+(Zasele)/@43.0353202,23.3288415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40aadd6e2221e65b:0xf3df829026633b06!8m2!3d43.0353163!4d23.3310301">Skaklya Waterfall, Bov, Bulgaria</a>

[caption id="attachment_1819720" align="aligncenter" width="768"]<img class="wp-image-1819720 size-large" src="https://theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/17368188150_bb1580adec_k-768x1024.jpg" alt="17368188150_bb1580adec_k" width="768" height="1024" /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131659212@N07/17368188150/in/photolist-215hwtX-VcaV7o-ssTaF6-sH1UNN-ssLEq5-sKkDrF-pJZUi9-rNwPK6-sH2seo-sK9DdC-sH2eiU-ssSXBM-ssM1UG-ssLveQ-ssTfsR-KjLwwg-hJcGP-ssSXhP-rNkiMo-KjLtS8-9ir62X-JohTk9-JohY8f-KjLt5g-KjLxCe-KjLvdV-KjLvMv-JTLqvU-KjLy8T-JohV5S-KjLx4Z-sH2nJb-rNkEAY-sH2hFq-sK9qi9-sKkwaM">Skaklya Waterfall, Bov | © Snezhana Sapunkova / Flickr</a>[/caption]


Skaklya Waterfall, Bov

<h2>Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila</h2> <p>There are two waterfalls in Bulgaria called Skakavitsa, one of them is the highest waterfall in the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/bulgaria-s-best-5-national-parks/">Rila Mountains</a>. It is 70 metres (229 feet) high and is beautiful in every season. An easy hike will take you to the waterfall.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Rila's+Skakavitsa+Waterfall/@42.2213691,23.3037739,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14aae13d1670761f:0x37796bd8edcb6a2!8m2!3d42.2213651!4d23.3059626">Skakavitsa, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria</a></p> 

<h2>Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila</h2>
There are two waterfalls in Bulgaria called Skakavitsa, one of them is the highest waterfall in the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/bulgaria-s-best-5-national-parks/">Rila Mountains</a>. It is 70 metres (229 feet) high and is beautiful in every season. An easy hike will take you to the waterfall.

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Rila's+Skakavitsa+Waterfall/@42.2213691,23.3037739,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14aae13d1670761f:0x37796bd8edcb6a2!8m2!3d42.2213651!4d23.3059626">Skakavitsa, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria</a>


Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila

<h2>Krushuna Waterfalls, Krushuna</h2> <p>Krushuna Waterfalls are one of the favorite weekend destinations of Bulgarians, which is why you should be prepared to find the natural site packed with hundreds of people if you visit it on a weekend. The turquoise water pools filled with crystal clear water make for a perfect backdrop for a photo. To get to the village of Krushuna, you will need to rent car or to join a group tour. <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/10-self-guided-forest-walks-in-bulgaria-for-every-level/">The hike from the village</a> is very short but refreshing.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Krushuna+Waterfalls/@43.2434842,25.030903,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40a957592ad3ea91:0x1b0a0e2bfa8c708e!8m2!3d43.2434803!4d25.0330917">Krushuna Waterfalls, Krushuna, Bulgaria</a></p> <div id="attachment_1819704" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1819704" class="wp-image-1819704 size-full" src="https://theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/krushunaiwatterfall.jpg" alt="KrushunaIwatterfall" width="800" height="600"><p id="caption-attachment-1819704" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%BB:KrushunaIwatterfall.jpg">Krushuna Waterfalls | © WikiCommons</a></p> </div> 

<h2>Krushuna Waterfalls, Krushuna</h2>
Krushuna Waterfalls are one of the favorite weekend destinations of Bulgarians, which is why you should be prepared to find the natural site packed with hundreds of people if you visit it on a weekend. The turquoise water pools filled with crystal clear water make for a perfect backdrop for a photo. To get to the village of Krushuna, you will need to rent car or to join a group tour. <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/10-self-guided-forest-walks-in-bulgaria-for-every-level/">The hike from the village</a> is very short but refreshing.

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Krushuna+Waterfalls/@43.2434842,25.030903,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40a957592ad3ea91:0x1b0a0e2bfa8c708e!8m2!3d43.2434803!4d25.0330917">Krushuna Waterfalls, Krushuna, Bulgaria</a>

[caption id="attachment_1819704" align="aligncenter" width="800"]<img class="wp-image-1819704 size-full" src="https://theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/krushunaiwatterfall.jpg" alt="KrushunaIwatterfall" width="800" height="600" /> <a href="https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%BB:KrushunaIwatterfall.jpg">Krushuna Waterfalls | © WikiCommons</a>[/caption]


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Krushuna Waterfalls, Krushuna

<h2>Kostenets Waterfall, Kostenets</h2> <p>Kostenets Waterfall is located in the outer residential areas of Kostenets, an hour driving from Sofia. Though its height is not dramatic (10 metres (33 feet)), it has colorful lighting at night. There are food venues and parking lots nearby.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Waterfall+Kostenets/@42.2485196,23.8026956,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14ab47218558c487:0x7949bfaa6f27319d!8m2!3d42.2485196!4d23.8048843">Kostenets Waterfall, Kostenets, Bulgaria</a></p> 

<h2>Kostenets Waterfall, Kostenets</h2>
Kostenets Waterfall is located in the outer residential areas of Kostenets, an hour driving from Sofia. Though its height is not dramatic (10 metres (33 feet)), it has colorful lighting at night. There are food venues and parking lots nearby.

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Waterfall+Kostenets/@42.2485196,23.8026956,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14ab47218558c487:0x7949bfaa6f27319d!8m2!3d42.2485196!4d23.8048843">Kostenets Waterfall, Kostenets, Bulgaria</a>


Kostenets Waterfall, Kostenets

<h2>The Canyon of Waterfalls, Rhodope Mountains</h2> <p>The Canyon of Waterfalls is an eco-trail in the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/an-adventurous-road-trip-itinerary-through-the-rhodope-mountains/">Rhodope Mountains </a>where you can see more than 40 waterfalls of all sizes in a day. The highest one is called Orpheus and is 68 metres (223 feet) high. To get there you need to drive out of the town of Smolyan. The hike can take a whole day, so pack a lunch and go explore!</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/The+Waterfalls+Canyon/@41.5798703,24.6572139,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14ac5bce8d511175:0x7fb76c19e6a41cb9!8m2!3d41.5798703!4d24.6594026">The Canyon of Waterfalls, Smolyan, Bulgaria</a></p>

<h2><b>The Canyon of Waterfalls </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is one of the greenest and most peaceful forest routes in Bulgaria, with more than 60 minor and major waterfalls along the way. First, you have to get to the city of <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/smolyan/">Smolyan</a> in the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/a-hikers-guide-to-the-bulgarian-mountains/">Rhodope Mountains</a> and pass through it to exit in the direction of the village of Mugla. Less than 1.5 miles (2 km) later you’ll see a big wooden road sign where you should turn right. When the road ends, put your comfortable shoes on and go explore the waterfalls. The route is well marked and you can’t get lost!</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Level: Easy</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">What to bring: A packed lunch and water. Comfortable shoes are essential because the area around the waterfalls is wet and slippery. </span>

<a href="https://www.google.bg/maps/place/Canyon+Falls/@41.5798743,24.6572139,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14ac5bce8d511175:0x7fb76c19e6a41cb9!8m2!3d41.5798703!4d24.6594026"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Canyon of Waterfalls, Smolyan, Bulgaria</span></i></a>

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The Canyon of Waterfalls

The Canyon of Waterfalls, Rhodope Mountains

If you're a nature lover, hike to these stunning waterfalls in Bulgaria to enjoy unforgettable vistas.

The Most Breathtaking Waterfalls in Bulgaria