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Koleshino waterfall Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/6/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Koleshino waterfall

Do you love bright sunshine, colorful and tasty food, sound and freshness of the water falling down from steep mountain slopes, historical sightseeing, calmness and silence of monasteries or crowd hot music nights?



Whatever your favorite activities are, all of these and much more you will find south-east of Macedonia, in Strumica city and the fertile valley and mountains surrounding it.



Due to its unique geographical and geomorphologic conditions, Strumica and its surrounding area features favorable natural conditions for agricultural production and trade. Strumica region occupies a plain part with about 260 m a.s.l., which belongs to the Strumica valley and hilly zone of about 450 m a.s.l. The Strumica area is surrounded by the mountains Elenica (970 m), Ograzhden (1746 m) and Belasica (1883 m).


Belasica Mountain over the Strumica valley



Belasica mountain spreads its protective wings from the north side over the Strumica valley. The mountain range is about 60 km long and 7 to 9 km wide. The highest point is Radomir (Kalabak) at 2,029 m, with elevation otherwise ranging between 300 and 1900 m above sea level. The borders of all three countries meet at Tumba Peak. The mountain grows abruptly from the plain of Strumica valley. Its northern side, belonging to Macedonia, is covered with dense forests. Hydrological network is highly developed. Due to steep slopes rivers and creeks form waterfalls, which represent favorite destination for many visitors, especially during hot summer days.


The Koleshino waterfall



About this cache: Koleshino Falls is located above the village of Koleshino in the Municipality of Novo Selo, about 20 km from Strumica.



Flowing from the Baba River, the waterfall is found at an elevation of 610 metres on the Mount Belasica. The waterfall gently falls over the stone cliffs nestled in the forest at a height of 19 metres (62 ft.) in multiple watery streams only to reform into the river below.


"Drunk" plane trees around the waterfall


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The waterfall is beautiful in every season and continually changes to reflect nature which surrounds it. In the winter, these fragile streams can become frozen and in the spring, strengthened by the recent rainfalls, the gentle streams rush more powerfully over the cliff sides.



How to get there: The marks how to get to the Koleshino waterfall are not very good. Use the waypoints and ask eventually – and there you are!From Strumica city take the road toward villages Kuklish, Bansko, Koleshino. At R1 (Koleshino) turn right, drive about 180meters.



At R2 turn right, drive about 60 meters.



At R3 turn left, drive some 600 meters to big asphalt parking (and a small restaurant) (R4).



From R4 you can continue by car (bike) on dirt (forest) road, about 800 meters, until R5. The road is favorable for walking, being under dense forest canopy, so take the opportunity to hike in beautiful nature.



R5 is the last spot where you can use a car. From here you follow the forest path on the left side of the road. It takes only about 10 minutes to the waterfall. A nice picnic area is arranged here – enjoy your stay!


The waypoint R5



The cache is a 200 ml glass juice jar. At the cache location the GPS signal is poor, so please use the photo hint to locate the cache!


Please, be very careful when getting out, logging and putting back the cache, in order to protect it of Muggles! In case of lost of the cache the owner can visit the location and restore it only 2-3 per year! Thanks.

Sources: Internet. Photos: Internet, Original (by Galejnik)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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