Raysko Praskalo

42.711936°N 24.924440°E / 42.711936; 24.924440

Raysko Praskalo
Райско пръскало
View to the waterfall from Ray mountain refuge
LocationBalkan Mountains, Bulgaria
TypePlunge
Total height124.5
Number of drops1

Raysko Praskalo (Bulgarian: Райско пръскало, "Heavenly Sprinkler"), 124.5 m in height, is the highest permanent waterfall in Bulgaria and one of the highest in the Balkan Peninsula.[1] It is situated under Botev Peak (2,376 m) in the central section of the Balkan Mountains and is part of the Dzhendema Reserve of the Central Balkan National Park. The nearest town is Kalofer, at 11 km to the south.

The waterfall takes water from the snow drifts on Botev Peak and forms the river Praskalska which is a tributary to the Byala Reka River. The flow of fall is at its peak during summer.

In the foothills of Raysko Praskalo is located the 120-bed Ray mountain refuge which is the starting point for the tourist trails to the waterfall.

  • Raysko Praskalo snow cup
    Raysko Praskalo snow cup
  • Overlooking the Raysko Praskalo Area
    Overlooking the Raysko Praskalo Area
  • Raysko Praskalo during the winter
    Raysko Praskalo during the winter
  • Raysko Praskalo
    Raysko Praskalo

Footnotes
  1. At 141 m, Vrachanska Skaklya is higher, but impermanent and Korab Falls in North Macedonia may be higher depending on its exact height (100 to 138m) and permanence.
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