Maniava waterfall


The Maniava waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the Ukrainian Carpathians and is located in the Gorgany mountain ridge in Ukraine.

Geography

Maniava waterfall is located on the Maniavka river, about south of Maniava, Ivano-Frankivsk Raion, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.
Its height is nearly. Near the waterfall there is a canyon that is approximately long with rocks up to high. The water falls down the flysch formations.

Overview

The waterfall also boasts a small lake, where the water remains cool even in hot season. Fir and beech forests line the waterfall creating a very beautiful and tranquil environment. The waterfall turns a little wild following heavy rainfall or the monsoon with frequent flash floods. In winter months frozen icicles look like chimeras with an enchanting effect on the visitors who frequent the place.