Overview of the Silver Jets Waterfall in Crimea
Crimea has always been famous for its attractions, but the nature of this peninsula deserves special attention. Here you can find picturesque mountains, colorful sea bays, and unique waterfalls, one of which is the Silver Jets. Before visiting this beautiful Crimean waterfall and the surroundings next to it, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with its location in more detail, and also consider options for how to get to it best.
A bit of history
Many years ago, the Crimean gorge was littered with trees, branches and other vegetation, which was never ennobled, the place was quite abandoned. Over time, nature has created here the real dam of all the "improvised means", namely, stones and all greenery. The whole mass as if cemented after dozens of years, many branches began to become covered with calcite, and quite a small streamlet with moss.
And after many years, a so-called cornice of calcite, that is, the original form of the Silver Jets waterfall, formed from a small stream and abundantly germinated moss. According to the calculations of professionals in 2014-15, its thickness reached 2 meters. Along the edges of the waterfall formed a small, but full of caves, which can be visited today.
One can only wonder what miracles nature creates through time. Although this waterfall is not the most popular in the world, local people love him very much, and visitors never refuse to visit him. It is also known from history that prince's hunting grounds were located at the location of the waterfall in the 19th century.
Not far from the waterfall, you can also find a lake that was specially formed to grow fish in it.
Description
Silver Jet Falls is located in the gorge of the river called the Small Canyon, located 3 km east of the Grand Canyon. The altitude is about 550 meters. The waterfall looks truly unique and majestic. With a huge stone covered with vegetation and moss, the waterfall flows in the thinnest streams, the water of which shimmers in the sun.
There is also a grotto in which it is cold enough even in hot weather. Around is a luxurious deciduous forest where a huge number of trees grow, including oaks, lindens, hazel, cornel, beech and many others.
Here you can enjoy the cleanest air.
It is pleasant to watch the waterfall at any time of the year. It was called “silver”, because in the rays of the summer sun it shimmers and sparkles with silver. It is also good in springtime, because of the heavy melting of snow, the flow of water from the waterfall increases, which makes it even more impressive. In winter, you can admire the frozen waterfall, which looks like the purest crystal.
Interesting is the fact that the famous poet Athanasius Fet wrote a poem about this place, inspired by the beauty of the waterfall, and therefore it is recommended to every tourist who has a rest in the Crimea to visit this local landmark.
A wonder of nature today
It is worth noting that a particularly picturesque waterfall was only until 2016, it was this year that changes occurred due to the severe frosts with a silver waterfall, it lost its original appearance due to the collapse of a tuff boulder. According to some experts, such destruction is not uncommon, and over time, nature still restores the original appearance of its unique structures.But now it may take several thousand years to restore its former species.
The fallen part covers the magnificent view of the waterfall at the approach to it, but the main view, of course, remains impressive. Despite such not the most pleasant events and changes, after the collapse of the tourists did not visit this place less often. Such landslides in the Crimea are not rare, this is due to regularly changing weather conditions, namely, with constant mountain winds and rains, flooding and severe winters.
How to get there?
The waterfall is not located in the most widely accessible area, but because in order to get to it the fastest, it is best to choose comfortable shoes and clothes. Clothing should be suitable for hiking in the highlands. To get to the waterfall will not be a particular problem, because buses go to him from many nearby cities and towns. The main thing is to get to the village of Sokolinoe, from which only 4 km to the nearby forest range, where you can find guides to the right place.
Walking is convenient enough, there is a trail.
Sokolinoye usually get to the village on the highway from Bakhchisarai - Yalta. You can also get to the waterfall by renting a car or own car, however, in order not to get lost, it is best to go by bus or with a guided tour. In extreme cases, you should definitely use the map if you want to travel on your own.
The waterfall is very picturesque even after the collapse, and therefore you can make a lot of interesting photos here.
Despite the fact that the Silver Jets waterfall has lost its original appearance, all tourists are advised to visit it, because this place has an amazing energy and atmosphere, many here even meditate, especially near the canyon.
The beauty of nature is always the property of a great history that cannot but inspire. Besides the fact that you can enjoy the beauty of the waterfall in this picturesque place, you can also swim in the yellow river, the water in which is very clear. To the destination, you can choose the road on foot. On the way, you can explore the surroundings, enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in the local culture.
An overview of the Silver Jets waterfall in Crimea awaits you in the video below.
