It is what brings most visitors to Borșa: it holds 4.8 on Google from more than 7,900 reviews.
About the place
The water gathers in a glacial cirque and drops off a limestone cliff called Podul Cailor in several steps, about 90 metres in all. The waterfall is at about 1,300 metres, inside the Rodna Mountains National Park. Legend says the village horses grazed up here and bears drove them over the edge; since then the mountain, the stream and the waterfall have carried the horses' name.
The chairlift to the waterfall starts from Brădet Street in the tourist complex; the ride takes about 20 minutes, and from the top station it is a further 20–30 minutes on a footpath. The chairlift runs every day all year and starts only when there are at least 10 people. In winter it also serves skiers, and next to it the Olympic slope's gondola serves more than 6 km of runs. On Google the waterfall holds 4.8 from about 7,900 reviews and the chairlift 4.6 from about 6,000.
Good to know
- The chairlift runs in winter (October–April) from 9 to 17, last ride down at 16:45, and in summer (May–September) from 9 to 18.
- In winter and after rain the path is slippery; wear shoes with a good grip and keep small children off the steep parts.
- Salvamont Borșa, the mountain rescue, has a base near the chairlift's top station; ask there about the path.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.