Russia · Rostov Oblast
Don Falls
Don Falls, which are also known as Volchenskiy Falls, are waterfalls, located near the Uglerodovsky settlement in Rostov region. One of the waterfalls is called “Kosy” other is “Dve Slezy” "Two tears".
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Don Falls drops 10 metres (33 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Волченское сельское поселение, Russia. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Don Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Волченское сельское поселение are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town Волченское сельское поселение, Russia
- Country Russia
- Region Rostov Oblast, Russia, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
Most similar
Vchelka
Ukraine
Height10 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Ukraine
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 98× taller than Don Falls. Victoria Falls is 11× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Don Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
48.1442, 40.0444
Quick answers
Where is Don Falls?
Don Falls is in Russia (Rostov Oblast). The nearest base is Волченское сельское поселение, Russia. Its coordinates are 48.1442, 40.0444.
How tall is Don Falls?
Don Falls drops 10 metres (33 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Don Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Don Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Don Falls?
The usual base is Волченское сельское поселение, Russia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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