Bigăr Waterfall
Bozovici, Romania
A waterfall where the water spreads into fine threads over a moss-covered travertine lip, in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița area. Part of the lip has collapsed, so it looks different from older photos; a short walk from the road leads to it, and shoes with grip help.
Bigăr Waterfall lies in Caraș-Severin County in south-western Romania, within the territory of the commune of Bozovici and in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park. It became famous for the way the water breaks up into fine threads over a moss-covered travertine ledge. The site also lies exactly on the 45th parallel north, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. The waterfall's nature reserve covers 176.6 hectares and has existed since 2000.
On 7 June 2021 part of the waterfall collapsed: the weight of travertine and moss, which had built up over time, had destabilised the structure. The waterfall therefore looks different today from older photographs. Allow about one to two hours for a visit and wear shoes with good grip, as the ground can be damp. It is best to get up-to-date information on access and condition locally.
- Nearest town
- Bozovici, Romania
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 45.0034, 21.9597
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping placeCampsite21 km from Bigăr Waterfall
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FAQs
Where is Bigăr Waterfall?
Bigăr Waterfall is in Bozovici, Romania, at GPS 45.0034, 21.9597. It is about 111 km from Hunedoara.
Can you camp near Bigăr Waterfall?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping place, about 21 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Bigăr Waterfall?
Places worth a stop nearby: Decebalus Rock Sculpture (50 km), Corvin Castle (110 km), Sarmizegetusa Regia (126 km) and Transalpina, Urdele Pass (134 km).
When is the best time to visit Bigăr Waterfall?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)