I don't know why, but Orekhovsky waterfall as a landmark in Sochi did not inspire me at all at first. However, it was recommended to me by my friends in Sochi, who, moreover, took pity on my rental sedan with a small ground clearance and drove it along the mountain road that leads to the waterfall in their SUV. Did I like the Orekhovsky waterfall? Yes! A gorgeous, atmospheric and at the same time cultured place where you want to return again and again.
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Orekhovsky waterfall in Sochi
Orekhovsky waterfall is located on the edge of the geography of Greater Sochi. You need to leave along Plastunskaya Street, which turns into Japaridze Street and runs along the Sochi River. The last couple of kilometers of the way is a dirt rocky road, carved into the side of the mountain. No road surface, no crossing areas with oncoming traffic, which, however, does not prevent local residents from rather cheerfully leaving on the cliff. Having received a lot of impressions, I got out of the car in a fairly spacious parking lot 200 meters from the end point. Actually, it was easy to get there on foot, leaving the car at the end of the asphalt road, if you were not confident in your abilities.
It was possible to park further - the road went down to the river and then up. But with friends we decided to take a walk, especially since there is quite near. The final parking lot is located directly in front of the fence of the recreation area. More than 10 covered gazebos with a barbecue area, tables and benches, scattered over a large area under old tall trees. Later I discovered authentic log gazebos and below, on both sides of the river - on the other side of the waterfall.
Orekhovsky waterfall is located at the end of a steep metal staircase with several flights. Going down, you find a cozy creek and a stream falling vertically from the rocks. They explained to me that we got here very well after three days of rains, so the waterfall impressed even the Sochi guys. There is a cool ledge nearby, where you can take a selfie and show the scale of the waterfall in comparison with yourself. The ledge is not entirely obvious, so I only realized about it when the locals got there..
Orekhovsky waterfall in Sochi
Information to visit
The entrance to the territory is free, there are 2 parking lots, the second one is next to the gazebos.
A picnic gazebo costs from 500 rubles per day.
In the summer season, very little remains of the waterfall, so do not worry too much - the river does not dry out, so it is always fresh there.
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Orekhovsky waterfall
Orekhovsky waterfall
A beautiful waterfall, 27 meters high, is located near the village of Orekhovka, 14 km from the center of Sochi. There are picnic gazebos near it.
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A beautiful waterfall, 27 meters high, is located near the village of Orekhovka, 14 km from the center of Sochi. There are picnic gazebos near it. More details.
