Waterfalls in Krasnodar Krai

Majestic Waterfalls

This collection highlights the diverse hydrological features of the Western Caucasus mountains within Krasnodar Krai. It includes the multi-tiered 33 Waterfalls in Sochi National Park, the 27-meter vertical drop of Orekhovsky, and the emerald-colored basins of the Zhane River. Many sites, such as the Zmeikovskiye and Svirsky cascades, offer accessible hiking trails and natural limestone swimming bowls. Seasonal variations are significant, with peak water volume occurring during the spring snowmelt between March and May.

Majestic Waterfalls — Map

A

Bocka

A 7-meter cascade on the Pshada River, named for the barrel-shaped natural bowl carved into the rock at its base.

B

Devici Slezy

A thin, "weeping" waterfall located near the road to Krasnaya Polyana, where water seeps through a wide limestone cliff face.

C

Svirskij

Located in the Svirskoye Gorge near Lazarevskoye, this 7-meter waterfall marks the end of a scenic sandstone canyon trail.

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D

33 Waterfalls

Spring is the best time to go see these waterfalls - the mass of water creates powerful streams and water cascades.

E

Vodopad "Nadezda"

A secluded waterfall located in the mountainous terrain near the Mzymta River valley.

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F

Orekhovskiy

The Orekhovsky is a waterfall in the Sochi National Park. It takes its name from Orekhovka, a settlement in the Khosta District of Sochi.

G

Zmeikovskiye Waterfalls

These waterfalls are one of the many gems of the national park. Charming place with a rocky beach - you can dip in during the summer.

H

Devici kosy

A multi-tiered cascade where the water spreads across the rock face like braided hair, situated near the village of Mezmay.

I

Burenka

A small cascade located on the Bezumenka River, just upstream from the larger Orekhovsky waterfall in Sochi National Park.

J

Great Adegoy waterfall

An 11-meter vertical drop located in the Ivanovskaya Shchel tract, named after the nearby Adegoy River.

K

Azekskij

A 9.5-meter waterfall hidden in a deep canyon on the Azek River, accessible via a forest trail from the Orekhovka settlement.

L

Snurok

The tallest of the Gebius waterfalls, reaching a height of 17 meters along the Teshebs River near Arkhipo-Osipovka.

M

Hrustalnyj

One of the many cascades along the Pshada River, known for its clear water and limestone surroundings.

N

Tonkaa strujka

A narrow, high-altitude stream on the Pshada River that creates a delicate vertical drop.

O

Vodopady "Nadzigo"

A series of high cascades, including the 32-meter "Wing of the Spirit," located in a remote forested gorge near Nadzhigo village.

P

Izumrudnyj

A 10-meter waterfall on the Zhane River, featuring a deep natural bowl frequently used for swimming due to its emerald-colored water.

Q

Vodopad 16m

A 16-meter vertical cascade located in the upper reaches of the Ashe River valley within the Sochi National Park.

R

Psydah

A three-tiered waterfall on the Bekishey River, standing 30 meters tall with wooden stairs and viewing platforms for visitors.

S

Sapsug

A 20-meter cascade located in the Ashe River valley, featuring a suspension bridge and a steep climb to its upper tiers.

T

Vodopad v Krucenoj seli

A seasonal waterfall located in a rugged ravine near the coastal cliffs of the Abrau Peninsula.

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