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Mirusha waterfalls, gorgeous waterfall series in Kosovo
Mirusha waterfalls · Kosovo
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- Winter, when temperatures are below zero, for frozen waterfalls
- Water
- Bring 1–2 liters
- Parking
- Free
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.
The route
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- +131 m
- Descent
- −141 m
- High point
- 441 m
- Lowest point
- 386 m
A Mirusha waterfalls regional road stop: 42.52369, 20.56348▲ High point: 42.52443, 20.58173
Walking time, without breaks
- Relaxed2 h 15 min
- Average1 h 50 min
- Fast1 h 25 min
How steep
- Under 8% 4.8 km
- 8 to 15% 0.8 km
- 15 to 25% 0.1 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
Snow and ice
- Microspikes or crampons, as the snow needs
- Gaiters
- Insulated jacket and spare gloves
- A hot drink in a flask
- Check the avalanche bulletin before you go
Chains and scrambles
- Helmet, for falling stones
- Gloves for the cables
The guide
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.
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
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.