Mirusha waterfalls, gorgeous waterfall series in Kosovo

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A hiker relaxes in a blue hammock beneath a waterfall at Mirusha, surrounded by bare trees and rocky cliffs
Mirusha waterfalls, Kosovo
Distance
5.8 km
Ascent
+131 m
Descent
−141 m
High point
441 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
Winterwhen temperatures are below zero, for frozen waterfalls

The route

Mirusha waterfalls, on the map

From my own GPX track. Move along the elevation profile or along the line on the map: both show the same point.

Distance5.8km
Ascent+131m
Descent−141m
High point441m
DifficultyModerate

Walking time at your paceAn estimate without breaks, worked out from the distance and the climb.

  • Relaxed2 h 15 min
  • Average1 h 50 min
  • Fast1 h 25 min

Elevation

Elevation profile of Mirusha waterfalls, gorgeous waterfall series in KosovoStarts at 402 m, climbs 131 m in total to a high point of 441 m after 2.7 km, and finishes at 391 m; 5.8 km in all.350 m400 m450 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 kmMirusha waterfalls regional road stopHigh point · 441 m

How steep

  • 4.8 kmUnder 8%
  • 0.8 km8 to 15%
  • 0.1 km15 to 25%
  • 0.0 kmOver 25%

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What to pack17 things, for snow, chains or scrambles

Every hike

Snow and ice

Chains and scrambles

The light for photographs

Today at the high point: sunrise 06:09, sunset 16:32.

Today at the high point: sunrise 06:09, sunset 16:32.

At the high point, 441 m, in local time (Europe/Belgrade), with an open horizon: the mountains around can hide the sun sooner.

In short

Mirusha Waterfalls is a waterfall series in central Kosovo, reached by a signed path. The trip is 5.8 km with 131 m of ascent and is rated moderate. You can continue beyond the third waterfall using a fixed rope, and the falls can freeze in winter when temperatures are below zero.

Mirusha waterfalls is a waterfall series located in central Kosovo. It is a very famous touristic attraction, and it is a perfect place for an outdoor day trip. There you can hike, climb and swim. Furthermore, you can enjoy the freshness of the waterfalls.

Two Mirusha waterfalls pour over layered rock beside a hiker in a bright yellow jacket

How to get there

The geographical position of the Mirusha waterfalls is perfect, therefore it is reachable from every part of Kosovo. The distance from the capital of Kosovo, Prishtina is 65 km, the distance from the city of Prizren is 62 km and the city of Peja is 37 km. The nearest city to Mirusha is Klina.

About the Mirusha waterfall trip

A hiker relaxes in a blue hammock beneath a waterfall at Mirusha, surrounded by bare trees and rocky cliffs

When you arrive at the regional road stop, where you can park the car, you can find the last restaurants and mini markets where you can buy food or water. Then, you will just follow the unpaved path by walking. This path is signed, and you will easily reach the first waterfall.

If you want to go to the second waterfall and to the third waterfall, just follow the path. After the third waterfall, you have to climb up a rocky hill, where you need to use your hands. There is a fixed rope, and if you follow this rope, you will go through one of the best outdoor attractions in the Balkans. The rope leads you to the 6th waterfall, which I think is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in this series.

The water is cold but you need to try to swim there, it is gorgeous!

During the winter, when the temperatures are below zero degrees, the waterfalls will be frozen, therefore this place is even much more beautiful.

This is a moderate trip, and anyone can do it, besides the three last waterfalls. You need to take 1-2 liters of water.

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