Bâlea Waterfall
Cascada Bâlea
One of Romania's tallest cascading waterfalls, dropping about 60 meters, and the starting point of the cable car to Lake Bâlea.
Bâlea Waterfall lies in the forest on the northern slope of the Transfăgărășan Road and is one of Romania's tallest cascading waterfalls, with a total drop of roughly 60 meters. From the parking lot at the Bâlea Cascadă mountain hut, a forest trail climbs for about an hour to reach the base of the falls. This is also the lower station of the Bâlea Lake cable car, which is the way to go up in winter when the road is closed (about 10 minutes). The trail is fairly steep and slippery after rain, so hiking boots are a must. The falls are free; the cable car is paid separately.
Opening hours
Open all day (gondola hours per official listings)
Nearby sights
- Bâlea Lake
- Capra Lake
- Cârța Monastery
- Vidraru Dam
- Poenari Castle
- Făgăraș Citadel
- Cisnădie Fortified Church
- Sibiu City Walls & Towers