Skakavac ( lit. "grasshopper") is a

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. It is northeast of

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, above the village of Nahorevo. At , it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Balkans and traverses a vertical

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face. The waterfall freezes in winter into a number of shapes. Part of a stream of the same name, it flows below the peak of the Bukovik into Perak Creek. Vegetation around the waterfall consists of

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and

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plants. Nearby trails are frequented by mountain bikers and hikers. In 2002, the waterfall and its surroundings were declared a

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by the

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government.

Tourist attraction

The main tourist attraction of the park - Skakavac waterfall - can be reached by trail. The

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is accessible by bus or car and by foot. Visitors can travel to the waterfall trailhead from Nahorevo or hike from

through Nahorevo and the Skakavac Nature Preserve. The waterfall may also be reached by vehicle, with rest areas available along the trail.

Gallery

File:Rest area Skakavac.png, alt=Shelters and evergreen trees, Rest area above the waterfall File:Bears paws on the trail to Motka.png, alt=Bear pawprints in soft ground, Bear pawprints on the trail to Motka File:Trail up from Skakavac Waterfall.png, alt=Steep trail with steps and handrails, Trail from the waterfall File:View down from the waterfall.png, alt=Trees and mountains in autumn, View from the waterfall File:Entrance_to_Nature_Preserve_Skakavac.png, alt=Entrance to Nature Preserve Skakavac, Entrance to Nature Preserve Skakavac

References

Waterfalls of Bosnia and Herzegovina Landforms of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Canton Nature parks of Bosnia and Herzegovina Protected areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina Protected areas established in 2002 {{SarajevoCanton-geo-stub

Tourist attraction

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