Shipot Falls - one of the natural wonders of Transcarpathia.
on the edge of the picturesque Ukrainian village Pylypets in the beautiful and majestic mountains and green forests is one of the most beautiful waterfalls called spikes.Such an unusual name he received because of noise that can be heard from a distance as the insinuating whispers.
Location description
Shipot Falls - one of the most full-flowing and large waterfalls in Transcarpathia.
Mizhgirya This territory belongs to the area of the Transcarpathian region, and it is located at a distance of about 10 km from the railway.Volovets station is located 6 km from the village.A good reference point for travelers is a lift, located 300 meters from the waterfall.
water here falls beautiful cascades from several benches on which you can climb in pure water jets to swim.Brave tourists manage to shoot and do on the background of strongly swirling flood waters.Unforgettable waterfall spikes.Photo on the background of its long flowing streams of water will keep the memory of his majesty and fabulousness.Waterfalls reaches a height of 14 meters.
it was formed from the rivers Pylypets (Ploshanka), whose origins are in the mountains Borzhavski range.This waterfall is the second largest in the Carpathians and inferior Trufanets waterfall, located in Rakhiv district.
Amazingly beautiful waterfall.The water is divided into many small jets cleanest, countless cascades flowing from a great height.The most beautiful place in the middle of the spring, during the flood season.
attractive Shipot What else?Landscapes
Waterfall - a very popular place among tourists and residents.A surprising number of inhabitants of the village Pylypets.Waterfall Shipot admire all the beauty of its unique landscape.
a great opportunity to take a dip in the cool, crystal-clear waters of the falls, which helps to get a big boost of energy.
This popular place, you can use the chair lift.Lifting it high in the mountains, you can enjoy the unique beauty of the mountain scenery.And on top of at least a picturesque mountain Guimba have the opportunity in a cozy cafe-hut to drink coffee or tea, and gather up near the basket blueberries.
Legend of the Falls Waterfall
Shipot has its own legend.It says about a beautiful girl named Marika, long ago lived in the village Pylypets.It was a young man in love with Ivan.
His favorite was the daughter of wealthy parents, and Ivan himself was born in a poor family out of the ordinary.Marika's parents were against it, even forbidden to see him.The lovers met secretly in the high mountain top, just under the Borzhavski Polonyna.
One mother still found out about the place of their meetings, and in a fit of rage, cursing the young couple ran to the place of their meeting.At this time, from the fury of it it began to rain lightning and thunder.Stormy and strong streams of water began to descend from the Valleys.They claimed Marika and Ivan, holding hands, into the abyss.And on their way to certain death arose Falls, disconnected his beloved powerful force.Thus, the young lovers have disappeared in the foam noisy mountain streams.
Ever since her mother Marika, coming to this place, grieving, very sorry for the ruined life of his daughter.In one of those nights on Midsummer she heard the voice of his beloved daughter.As if she whispered words of love to his Ivan.Hence it called waterfall.
festivals, celebrations, tours
Since 1993, the annual Shipot Falls and the surrounding amazing nature attracted to these places nozhestvo nonconformists from different countries.It is traditionally held festival of hippies and other informal associations (punk, metal, skinheads) called "spikes".
place for it is located on a spacious green lawn.It is situated in a beautiful mountains and magical forests.By tradition, the culmination of the holiday - Midsummer Day (July 7).
that very night in a clearing burned Vatra (fire).Rumors that she gets the biggest in Ukraine.Here communicate minded ordinary people, walking at a surprisingly beautiful surroundings, in the mountains.
rest from everyday city life, to commune with nature, relax, gather mushrooms and berries.Around the tents, campfires, diverse music, free and easy atmosphere of communication.
In recent years, come here to a few thousand people.And the most amazing thing is that it is self-organized event takes place rather cultural.Here, carefully monitor the cleaning of the territory, everyone who came here to rest itself takes away from the clearing debris.
held here and other events, such as "Miss spikes."
At the Falls area there are many hotels, where carried out interesting excursions to this wonderful area.
best time for sightseeing and relaxing at the waterfall
Particularly impressive waterfall in the spring when the snow melts, it complements its clear water.
During the fall season, when it rains, it's an amazing place becomes particularly attractive.Golden-yellow scenery complementary nature of the charm.But in the summer Falls is more like a stream flowing down from the mountains on a steep rocky ledges.
winter, too, have something to do - to go skiing in the resort at the village Pylypets.It has the longest chairlift in the Carpathians.Using them, you can admire the icebound waterfall spikes.
How to get there?
located near the village Pylypets waterfall spikes.How to get to the village?This can be done through the Lions by train Lviv - Mukachevo, or via Kiev train Kyiv - Chop.We need to get to the railway station Volovets.And then by taxi, bus or car to the Intermountain, where there is a waterfall.Also to these places can be reached from Uzhgorod, Mukachevo trip bus.
greatness and power of the noise of falling water from a considerable height, beautiful forests, magnificent mountains and green fields will not leave anyone indifferent from the guests to the wonderful region.
