Russia · Adlersky City District
Polikarya
The Polikarya ) is the highest waterfall in Sochi, Russia. It is fed by one of the glaciers of the Aibga Ridge.
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Polikarya drops 70 metres (230 ft). 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 Polikarya 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
Polikarya
Russia
Height70 mWidth—
Most similar
Siklawa Falls
Poland
Height70 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 14× taller than Polikarya. Victoria Falls is 1.5× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Polikarya yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
43.6517, 40.2712
Quick answers
Where is Polikarya?
Polikarya is in Russia (Adlersky City District). The nearest base is Adlersky City District, Russia. Its coordinates are 43.6517, 40.2712.
How tall is Polikarya?
Polikarya drops 70 metres (230 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Polikarya?
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 Polikarya?
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 Polikarya?
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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