North Macedonia · Novo Selo Municipality
Kolešino Falls
Kolešino Falls is a waterfall located above the village of Kolešino in the Municipality of Novo Selo in the southeastern region of North Macedonia. Flowing from the Baba River, the waterfall is found at an elevation of 610 metres on the Mount Belasica.
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Kolešino Falls drops 19 metres (62 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Koleshino, North Macedonia. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kolešino Falls is the third-tallest of the 5 we cover in North Macedonia. As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Planning one of these? Check your travel insurance covers adventure activities — SafetyWing is one option.
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 Koleshino, North Macedonia
- Country North Macedonia
- Region Novo Selo Municipality, Balkans & Eastern Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
Most similar
Aldeyjarfoss
Iceland
Height20 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Iceland
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 52× taller than Kolešino Falls. Victoria Falls is 5.7× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Kolešino Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
41.36861, 22.80694
Quick answers
Where is Kolešino Falls?
Kolešino Falls is in North Macedonia (Novo Selo Municipality). The nearest base is Koleshino, North Macedonia. Its coordinates are 41.3686, 22.8069.
How tall is Kolešino Falls?
Kolešino Falls drops 19 metres (62 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Kolešino 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 Kolešino Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: ice climbing, 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 Kolešino Falls?
The usual base is Koleshino, North Macedonia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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