Skakavac (Sarajevo)

Skakavac (lit. "grasshopper") is a waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast of Sarajevo, above the village of Nahorevo.[3] At 98 metres (322 ft), it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Balkans[4] and traverses a vertical limestone face. The waterfall freezes in winter into a number of shapes.[5] Part of a stream of the same name, it flows below the peak of the 1,532-metre (5,026 ft) Bukovik into Perak Creek. Vegetation around the waterfall consists of endemic and relict plants. Nearby trails are frequented by mountain bikers and hikers. In 2002, the waterfall and its surroundings were declared a natural monument by the Sarajevo Canton government.[6]

For other uses, see Skakavac.
Skakavac
LocationSarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates43°56′55″N 18°26′56″E
Elevation980 metres (3,220 ft)
Total height98 metres (322 ft)
WatercourseSkakavac
Skakavac Nature Preserve
Round tour trail to Skakavac waterfall.
Map showing the location of Skakavac Nature Preserve
Map showing the location of Skakavac Nature Preserve
Location in Bosnia and Herzegovina
LocationBosnia and Herzegovina
Nearest citySarajevo
Coordinates43°56′55″N 18°26′56″E[1]
Area14.31 km2 (5.53 sq mi)[2]
Established2002

Tourist attraction

The main tourist attraction of the park - Skakavac waterfall - can be reached by trail.[7] The trailhead is accessible by bus or car and by foot.[8] Visitors can travel to the waterfall trailhead from Nahorevo or hike from Sarajevo through Nahorevo and the Skakavac Nature Preserve.[7] The waterfall may also be reached by vehicle, with rest areas available along the trail.

  • Shelters and evergreen trees
    Rest area above the waterfall
  • Bear pawprints in soft ground
    Bear pawprints on the trail to Motka
  • Steep trail with steps and handrails
    Trail from the waterfall
  • Trees and mountains in autumn
    View from the waterfall
  • Entrance to Nature Preserve Skakavac
    Entrance to Nature Preserve Skakavac

See also

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Skakavac Waterfall (Sarajevo).
  1. Skakavac Waterfall -Vodopad Wikimapia
  2. Skakavac Protected Planet
  3. DestiMap.com. "Skakavac, Sarajevo Canton". DestiMap. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  4. "Chasing Famous Waterfalls in the Balkans | Balkans Travel Guide". Chasing the Donkey. 2017-03-07. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  5. "Skakavac". Sarajevo.travel. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  6. "Skakavac Waterfall". www.sarajevo-tourism.com. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  7. "Waterfall Skakavac". Feel Bosnia. Promo Tours. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  8. "Skakavac". www.outdooractive.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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