Momin-Skok waterfall description and photos - Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo

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Description of the attraction

Momin-Skok waterfall is located in the Emen canyon. In ancient times, rivers flowed here, which "cut through" a gorge in the rock. The unusual mountainous terrain, which was granted the status of a protected reserve on November 25, 1980, has been forming over many centuries. The canyon is characterized by steep cliffs, reaching a height of 80-90 meters in some places. At the bottom flows a tributary of the Rositsa River - Nigovanka.

You can get to the Momin-Skok waterfall along the Negovanskaya trail - a tourist route starting in the village of Emen. It is the oldest hiking trail in Bulgaria, partly buried in rocks at a height of 50 meters. From here, niches and arches in the mountains are clearly visible, a river running below and waterfalls and much more. Walking up the wooden stairs at the very edge of the cliff tops and the bridges overhanging the canyon is breathtaking.

Closer to the beginning of the path, you can see the Emenskaya cave - one of the deepest in the country, the length of which is 3113 meters.

Further, the trail goes along the course of the Nigovanka River to the waterfall: a stream of water breaks down from a ten-meter height with a noise. According to legend, here the girls more than once threw themselves down the cliff because of unrequited love or loss of faith.

Momin-Skok flows into a lake surrounded by rocks. The water in this natural pool shimmers in all shades of green. The rocky beach approaching the lake is a great place for picnics with friends and family. Locals and tourists from all over the world come here for various reasons: to look at a natural landmark, take a break from everyday worries, retire in the lap of nature, etc.

The total length of the route is about a mile. The journey takes approximately two to three hours.