Russia · Adlersky City District
Ivanovsky Waterfall
The Ivanovsky is a 10-metre high waterfall that is located in the Sochi National Park, Russia. It is part of the Psakho River.
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Ivanovsky Waterfall drops 10 metres (33 ft) on the Psakho River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Adlersky City District, 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 Ivanovsky Waterfall itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Adlersky City District are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
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 Adlersky City District, Russia
- Country Russia
- Region Adlersky City District, Russia, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Ivanovsky Waterfall
Russia
Height10 mWidth—
Most similar
Mickiewicz Falls
Poland
Height10 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Poland
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 Ivanovsky Waterfall. Victoria Falls is 11× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Ivanovsky Waterfall yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
43.6086, 39.9794
Quick answers
Where is Ivanovsky Waterfall?
Ivanovsky Waterfall is in Russia (Adlersky City District). The nearest base is Adlersky City District, Russia. Its coordinates are 43.6086, 39.9794.
How tall is Ivanovsky Waterfall?
Ivanovsky Waterfall drops 10 metres (33 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Psakho River.
When is the best time to visit Ivanovsky Waterfall?
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 Ivanovsky Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. 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 Ivanovsky Waterfall?
The usual base is Adlersky City District, Russia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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