Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall

Raiskoto Praskalo (roughly "sprinkle from heaven") is located at the base of Stara Planina Mountain's highest summit, Botev Peak. The waterfall is 124.5 metres (408 feet) tall, making it the tallest waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula that is active all year. The climb to Raiskoto Praskalo takes 5 hours and is not for the faint of heart. Half an hour from the waterfall, there is a mountain lodge named Rai ('heaven') where you may spend the night.

The Raisko Praskalo route will reward you with breathtaking vistas, free-roaming horses, and stunning waterfalls. Kalofer, 11 kilometers distant, is the nearest settlement to the Raisko Praskalo waterfall. Parking is available within town, at the White River Eco Path entry, or at the Kalofer Bungalows, depending on which trail you pick. At 7:00 a.m., a train departs from Sofia Central Railway Station for Kalofer. The "rapid" train takes roughly 3 hours, therefore this is the greatest public transportation alternative. Bring waterproof hiking boots, gaiters, crampons, and an ice axe if you want to do this between October and May, as the second portion of the path is covered in snow and few people go out at that time of year.

Location: Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria