Bigar Cascade Falls, Transylvania, Romania

4.5 (128 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Western Romania Waterfalls

Spectacular

Hidden in the Anina Mountains, Bigar Waterfall is truly spectacular. Its shape and plant carpet conquers anyone. The beautiful pouring of water over the moss carpet is a unique natural phenomenon in the world. Having the shape of a cone, the waterfall is about 8 meters high and has as its source an underground water source that drains on a limestone wall. There you have the opportunity to descend on a wooden ladder at the base of the waterfall or to admire it from a height on a bridge over the river Nera. You can take photos from many angles and discover indescribable landscapes. This is my second visit and I can honestly say that it is worth seeing.
Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images Western Romania review images

Address

DN57B, Poneasca, Bozovici 335100 Romania

Current local date and time now

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 16:34

User Ratings

4.5 based on (128 reviews)

Excellent
53%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%

Reviews

  • 5Florentina G 5:00 PM Nov 2, 2014
    Bigar Waterfall, an oversized diamond
    Bigar Waterfall is one of the most famous and beautiful waterfalls in the world. It can be found in Oravita, a city in Caras Severin county and it attracts numerous tourists thanks to its unique appearance. It looks like a huge mass of falling water dressing an enormous rock covered by moss. The rocky base of the waterfall is dominated by green vegetation and it has a wider base giving it a pretty original and appealing appearance. The most beautiful and magical part of this waterfall is the water which runs over the green rock casting beautiful clear glows resembling very much to an oversized diamond. Here you can also explore the 200 meters river that forms the waterfall and follow its course upwards where its spring is. There is also a small cave that waits to be discovered, a tall hole carved into the hard rock. To enter it you must cross the icy river bare foot and climb a latter made of rope and sticks that looks extremely fragile. It all seems like a wonderful adventure, one that nicely contributes to the thrill and joy of discovering such beautiful natural attractions.
    Western Romania Florentina G review images Western Romania Florentina G review images Western Romania Florentina G review images Western Romania Florentina G review images
  • 4SoBrasov 5:00 PM Jul 29, 2020
    Make sure it has rained
    This is something different from a ordinary waterfall. Do not expect something extraordinary, but the split streams, the moss and the suspended rock above the water definitely make an unique sight. In order to enjoy the full view, make sure the season is not dry and there are fewer people visiting the falls. I would also encourage anyone to pay the symbolic fee and climb to the cave and the spring under the rock.

See also