The rock steps
White water.
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Shypit Waterfall is a mountain waterfall on the Pylypets river in the Carpathians, about 6 km from the village of Pylypets in the Zakarpattia region of western Ukraine. It is one of the best-known and most visited waterfalls in Ukraine, and its name means hiss, after the sound of the water. The waterfall is about 15 metres high, and the water tumbles down a series of moss-covered rock steps in thick beech forest. Local folk tales are tied to it, and people come in every season, as it runs full in spring when the snow melts and partly freezes in winter. You reach it by a short forest path with wooden steps and railings, then see white water pouring over dark rocks among trees that are green in summer and red in autumn. A small wooden bridge crosses the stream below, stalls and cafés gather by the entrance, and it gets busy on holidays, so come in the morning. Lake Synevyr is about 31 km away in a straight line, and Palanok Castle in Mukachevo about 50 km. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the Zakarpattia region, and opening can change at short notice, so read the current advice before you plan.
White water.
Wooden steps.
Red trees.
Near Pylypets village, Zakarpattia region, Ukraine
About a quarter of an hour from the car park.
In spring for the flow, or autumn for the colours.