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Bogova Waterfall, beautiful exotic destination near Berat

Bogova Waterfall · Albania

Difficulty
Easy
Season
Spring
Water
Cold water at the waterfall; food and drinks in Bogova
Parking
Free

In short

Bogova Waterfall is reached on an easy 5.5 km hike from the village of Bogova, near Berat, Albania. The route gains 176 m and is best in spring, when snowmelt increases the water flow. The waterfall water is cold, and food and drinks are available in Bogova.

The route

Distance
5.5 km
Ascent
+176 m
Descent
−7 m
High point
348 m
Lowest point
231 m

A Bogova: 40.57064, 20.14685B Finish: 40.56774, 20.16861▲ Bogova Waterfall: 40.56781, 20.16821

Elevation profile of Bogova Waterfall, beautiful exotic destination near BeratStarts at 231 m, climbs 176 m in total to a high point of 348 m after 2.5 km, and finishes at 347 m; 2.7 km in all.250 m300 m350 m0.0 km0.5 km1.0 km1.5 km2.0 km2.5 kmBogovaFinish

Walking time, without breaks

  • Relaxed2 h 5 min
  • Average1 h 40 min
  • Fast1 h 20 min

How steep

  • Under 8% 2.2 km
  • 8 to 15% 0.4 km
  • 15 to 25% 0.0 km
  • Over 25% 0.0 km

What to pack

Every hike

  • Water: about 1 litres (half a litre an hour)
  • Food and snacks for the day
  • Rain jacket
  • A warm layer (fleece or light down)
  • Sun cap, sunglasses and sun cream
  • Boots or trail shoes with good grip
  • Phone with the map offline, and a power bank
  • Small first aid kit
  • Headlamp, in case it gets late
  • Some cash and your ID

The guide

Looking for an exotic outdoor destination in Albania? Bogova waterfall for sure is part of this list. Located in Skrapar municipality, Berat country,  is a great day trip outdoor destination.

How to get to Bogova

If you are driving from Tirana, you need to take the highway to Lushnje direction, and then Berat direction. Berat is a great city, part of UNESCO, as a rare example of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. You may combine visiting Berat and an easy hike to the Bogova waterfall.

When you arrive in Berat, you have to take the road to Poliçan. The distance from Tirana to Bogova is 131 km, and it takes around 2h and 30 mins, and from Berat to Bogova, 35 km, and it takes 1 hour.

Bogova Waterfall drops between pale rocky cliffs into a turquoise pool where a swimmer floats

What to eat, and about Bogova Waterfall hike

Definitely, the best season to go there is spring. Because of the snowmelt, the water capacity significantly increases. The hike starts from the village of Bogova, where you can find a lot of local restaurants and mini-markets where you can find food and drinks. In Bogova, there is a parking spot, where you can park the car. 

The hike starts through an unpaved road until you reach Roi Bogova, Water park. From there, you take right, through a well-signed trail. In two places, you will need to cross the wooden bridges. All the hike is through the forest by the river, which flows from the beautiful Tomorri mountain.

After 2.7 km, you will reach the beautiful waterfall of Bogova. The total distance is 5.5 km round-trip.

The water in the waterfall is cold, and much needed after this hike. You have to try it!

Elevation gain: 176 m/alt

Maximum elevation: 348 m/alt

Minimum elevation: 229 m/alt