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Coordinates: 43°56′55.04″N 18°26′55.83″E / 43.9486222°N 18.4488417°E / 43.9486222; 18.4488417
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'''[https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02yOSCh60w0UntL4WqfD3MdKfwlfQ%3A1598465627631&ei=W6ZGX_KJJoW15gKy-7qwDg&q=skakavac+waterfall&oq=skakavac&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDSgUINxIBMUoFCCQSATFQAFgAYOdOaAJwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAqgEHZ3dzLXdpesABAQ&sclient=psy-ab Skakavac]''' (English: [[grasshopper]]) is a [[waterfall]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. It is located 12&nbsp;km northeast of [[Sarajevo]], above the village of [[Nahorevo]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DestiMap.com|title=Skakavac, Sarajevo Canton|url=https://www.destimap.com/index.php?act=attraction&a=Skakavac,-Sarajevo-Canton,-Bosnia-And-Herzegovina|access-date=2020-08-06|website=DestiMap|language=en}}</ref> It is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Balkans, with a height of 98 meters.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-07|title=Chasing Famous Waterfalls in the Balkans {{!}} Balkans Travel Guide|url=https://www.chasingthedonkey.com/chasing-famous-waterfalls-in-the-balkans-travel-blog/|access-date=2020-08-26|website=Chasing the Donkey|language=en-US}}</ref>The falls of the Skakavac open to a 98-meter cascade, which falls down a vertical limestone face. In winter the waterfall freezes, creating spectacular shapes<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skakavac|url=https://sarajevo.travel/en/things-to-do/skakavac/450|access-date=2020-08-26|website=Sarajevo.travel}}</ref>.The [[waterfall]] originates from a stream of the same name. It flows below the peak of [[Bukovik (mountain in Southern and Eastern Serbia)|Bukovik]] (1532 m) and into the Perak creek. Vegetation around the waterfall consists of various endemic and relict plants. Nearby trails are frequented by mountain bikers as well as hikers of differing experiences.
'''Skakavac''' ("[[grasshopper]]" in [[English language|English]]) is a [[waterfall]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. It is {{convert|12|km}} northeast of [[Sarajevo]], above the village of [[Nahorevo]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DestiMap.com|title=Skakavac, Sarajevo Canton|url=https://www.destimap.com/index.php?act=attraction&a=Skakavac,-Sarajevo-Canton,-Bosnia-And-Herzegovina|access-date=2020-08-06|website=DestiMap|language=en}}</ref> At {{convert|98|m}}, it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Balkans<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-07|title=Chasing Famous Waterfalls in the Balkans {{!}} Balkans Travel Guide|url=https://www.chasingthedonkey.com/chasing-famous-waterfalls-in-the-balkans-travel-blog/|access-date=2020-08-26|website=Chasing the Donkey|language=en-US}}</ref> and traverses a vertical [[limestone]] face. The waterfall freezes in winter into a number of shapes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skakavac|url=https://sarajevo.travel/en/things-to-do/skakavac/450|access-date=2020-08-26|website=Sarajevo.travel}}</ref> Part of a stream of the same name, it flows below the peak of the {{convert|1532|m|adj=on}} [[Bukovik (mountain in Southern and Eastern Serbia)|Bukovik]] into Perak Creek. Vegetation around the waterfall consists of [[Endemism|endemic]] and [[Relict (biology)|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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skakavac Waterfall|url=http://www.sarajevo-tourism.com/skakavac-waterfall-|access-date=2020-08-26|website=www.sarajevo-tourism.com|language=en}}</ref>

In 2002, [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02yOSCh60w0UntL4WqfD3MdKfwlfQ%3A1598465627631&ei=W6ZGX_KJJoW15gKy-7qwDg&q=skakavac+waterfall&oq=skakavac&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDMgcIABCwAxBDSgUINxIBMUoFCCQSATFQAFgAYOdOaAJwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAqgEHZ3dzLXdpesABAQ&sclient=psy-ab Skakavac] waterfall and its surroundings were declared as a [[natural monument]] by [[Sarajevo Canton]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skakavac Waterfall|url=http://www.sarajevo-tourism.com/skakavac-waterfall-|access-date=2020-08-26|website=www.sarajevo-tourism.com|language=en}}</ref>[[Sarajevo Canton|'s]] government.


==Round tour trail==
==Round tour trail==

Revision as of 20:49, 7 September 2020

Skakavac
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LocationSarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates43°56′55.04″N 18°26′55.83″E / 43.9486222°N 18.4488417°E / 43.9486222; 18.4488417
Elevation980 metres (3,220 ft)
Total height98 metres (322 ft)
WatercourseSkakavac

Skakavac ("grasshopper" in English) is a waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast of Sarajevo, above the village of Nahorevo.[1] At 98 metres (322 ft), it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Balkans[2] and traverses a vertical limestone face. The waterfall freezes in winter into a number of shapes.[3] 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.[4]

Round tour trail

Round tour map

The trail-head can be reached either by foot, car or by bus.[5] Visitors have the option to take any transport and carry on into the Skakavac Waterfall from Nahorevo using avenues.

The most well-known portion of the trail is the main waterfall.[6] Visitors can hike on foot from Sarajevo through Nahorevo, the Nature Preserve Skakavac,[6] or use vehicles to reach the waterfall, however vehicles are restricted after the stop ramp. Resting areas are available along the trail.

  • Rest area above Skakavac Waterfall
  • Bear paws on the trail to Motka cabin
  • Trail up from Skakavac Waterfall
  • View down from the waterfall

See also

References

  1. ^ DestiMap.com. "Skakavac, Sarajevo Canton". DestiMap. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  2. ^ "Chasing Famous Waterfalls in the Balkans | Balkans Travel Guide". Chasing the Donkey. 2017-03-07. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  3. ^ "Skakavac". Sarajevo.travel. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  4. ^ "Skakavac Waterfall". www.sarajevo-tourism.com. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  5. ^ "Skakavac". www.outdooractive.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  6. ^ a b "Waterfall Skakavac". Feel Bosnia. Promo Tours. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
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