Russia · Khostinsky City District
Orekhovsky
The Orekhovsky ) is a waterfall in the Sochi National Park. It takes its name from Orekhovka, a settlement in the Khosta District of Sochi.
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Orekhovsky drops 28 metres (92 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Khostinsky 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 Orekhovsky itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Khostinsky 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 Khostinsky City District, Russia
- Country Russia
- Region Khostinsky City District, Russia, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Orekhovsky
Russia
Height28 mWidth—
Most similar
Kamieńczyk Falls
Poland
Height27 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 35× taller than Orekhovsky. Victoria Falls is 3.9× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Orekhovsky yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
43.70722, 39.77417
Quick answers
Where is Orekhovsky?
Orekhovsky is in Russia (Khostinsky City District). The nearest base is Khostinsky City District, Russia. Its coordinates are 43.7072, 39.7742.
How tall is Orekhovsky?
Orekhovsky drops 28 metres (92 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Orekhovsky?
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 Orekhovsky?
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 Orekhovsky?
The usual base is Khostinsky City District, Russia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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