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Babsko Praskalo
Babsko Praskalo (Bulgarian: Бабско пръскало) is a waterfall in the Central Balkan National Park, Balkan Mountains, central Bulgaria. With a height of 54 m the waterfall is among the lowest in the area. Babsko Praskalo is located near the Rusalka and Ravna refuges, on the path between the village of Tazha and Tazha Refuge. The waterfall is situated on the river Babska which is a tributary of Tazha.
Borov Kamak
Borov Kamak (Bulgarian: Боров Камак) or literally translated in English “Pine stone” is another beautiful waterfall that graces the mountainous outskirts of the town of Vratsa. The waterfall is in Vratsa mountain, which is part of the famous Balkan mountain range. Borov Kamak is 63 metres high and is an affluent to the river Leva, running through the central parts of Vratsa. It is also part of the the Vratsa Balkan Park, being one of the main tourist attractions and a much easier place to reach than Skaklia. The waterfall has been famous among tourists in the past couple of years due to the activities of the Vratsa Balkan Park officials and different tourist associations. Co-operating on making the waterfall more popular and easy to reach they create a tourist route that easily leads to its location. When people take the road leading up to the peaks of Vratsa mountain and after reaching a relatively high point of their travel, a turning to the left depicts one of the most beautiful sceneries of the Borov Kamak waterfall.
Etropole Waterfall
Etropole Waterfall (Bulgarian: Етрополски водопад), known also as Varovitets (Варовитец) is a waterfall in the Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria, located near the Etropole Monastery. It is situated on a small river which flows near the monastery.
Hotnitsa waterfall
Hotnitsa waterfall – one of the places that really can delight the human eye. The waterfall is located at the distance of 15 km. from the town of Veliko Tarnovo. Hotnitsa waterfall is going to show you one of the incredible creations of nature. When you pass the small wood bridge, you will find a vast meadow, which is going to reveal you the magnificent view of the waterfall. The Hotnitsa waterfall is not very big, but it is a challenge for the lovers of the extremes and for those who look for a quite and beautiful place for recreation and picnic.
Karlovsko Praskalo
Karlovsko Praskalo (Bulgarian: Карловско пръскало) is a waterfall in the Central Balkan National Park, Balkan Mountains, central Bulgaria. It is located at 1450 m altitude in the southern slope of the Zhaltets Peak. The waterfall is 30 m high. Karlovsko Praskalo and the surrounding area had been declared natural landmark in 1965.
The Krushunski waterfalls
The Krushunski waterfalls are a natural marvel found in Central Bulgaria, 35 km north-east of Lovech and 12km south of Letnitsa. Krushuna village is located where the slopes of Stara Planina meet the Danube plain. It is named after the Kite, a type of bird of prey that is still found in the area.
Popinolashki waterfall
The Popinolashki waterfall (Bulgarian: Попинолъшки водопад) is a waterfall in the Bulgaria's Pirin mountain. It is situated at less than 20 km from the town of Sandanski, in a country-side known as Popina laka. It is located at an altitude of 1,230 m on the current of the Bashliitsa river. Its height is estimated at 12 m. There are woodlands in the vicinity. On 11 October 1965 the waterfall was designated a natural landmark.
Raysko Praskalo
Raysko Praskalo (Bulgarian: Райско пръскало, "Heavenly Spray") , 124.5 m in height, is the highest waterfall in Bulgaria and the Balkans. It is located under Botev Peak (2,376 m) in the Balkan Mountains and is part of the Dzhendema Reserve of the Central Balkan National Park.
Skakavitsa Waterfall
The Skakavitsa Waterfall (Bulgarian: Скакавица or Скакавишки водопад, Skakavishki vodopad) 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.
The Skakavitsa Waterfall is one of the chief tourist objects in the area owing also to the century-old endemic white fir (Pinum peuce) forests surrounding it.
Vratsa waterfalls
Two of the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria are located near the town of Vratsa, North-West Bulgaria. One is named Skaklia and the other one Borov Kamak. Skaklia (Bulgarian: Скакля) is the name of two different waterfalls in Bulgaria. The one near Vratsa is 130 metres high ( 141 metres according to other sources ) and is located 1.5 kilometres south of the town behind the Kaleto hill top. It is considered one of the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria and on the Balkan peninsula.
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