Capra Waterfall

Last Update: 02.11.2025 by APIC România
Country: România / Romania
Region: Argeș
Subregion:
Town: Arefu
v4 a2 III
1h41
10min
1h30
1min
1811m
1700m
111m
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70m
2x70m, 1x30m
3
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Summary:
The Capra Waterfall, also known as the Iezerului Waterfall, is located on the southern slope of the Făgăraș Mountains, near Lake Bâlea. With an impressive height of 115 meters, it forms a steep wall from top to bottom, alternating between vertical drops and inclined planes. This waterfall can be descended either as a standalone experience or as a continuation of the Capra Canyon, following a roughly 20-minute walk along the valley from the exit of the upper section.
Summary:
The Capra Waterfall, also known as the Iezerului Waterfall, is located on the southern slope of the Făgăraș Mountains, near Lake Bâlea. With an impressive height of 115 meters, it forms a steep wall from top to bottom, alternating between vertical drops and inclined planes. This waterfall can be descended either as a standalone experience or as a continuation of the Capra Canyon, following a roughly 20-minute walk along the valley from the exit of the upper section.

Access:

Approach (10 min):

Tour (1 h 30):

Return (1 min):

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.586667°, 24.630672° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 35" 12', 24° 37" 50.42'
DM: 45° 35.2", 24° 37.84"
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Canyon End
45.586217°, 24.630869° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 35" 10.38', 24° 37" 51.13'
DM: 45° 35.173", 24° 37.852"
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Parking at Entry
45.587686°, 24.628822° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 35" 15.67', 24° 37" 43.76'
DM: 45° 35.261", 24° 37.729"
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Parking at Exit
45.586036°, 24.630325° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 35" 9.73', 24° 37" 49.17'
DM: 45° 35.162", 24° 37.819"
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Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Ghidul Canioanelor din România
Alin V. Popa, Ioan Pop (John)
2024
978-973-0-39907-3
To purchase The Canyon Guide of Romania, you can find it here: https://www.apic.ro/magazin/ The guide spotlights 35 documented canyons, each with key statistics, a profile topo sketch, an area map, concise descriptions, and flash-flood ratings. These sculpted corridors slice through the wild Carpathian Mountains, revealing some of Romania’s purest alpine beauty across 200+ pages. We have linked to this book also some new canyons explored after the book went to print, keeping your adventures fully up to date.

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