Shipit Waterfall is one of the natural wonders of Transcarpathia.
On the very edge of the picturesque Ukrainian village of Pylypets, among the beautiful and majestic mountains and green forests, there is one of the most wonderful waterfalls called Shipot. It got such an unusual name thanks to the noise that is heard from afar as an insinuating whisper.
Location, Description
Shipit Waterfall is one of the most full-flowing and largest waterfalls in Transcarpathia.
This territory belongs to the Mezhhirya district of the Transcarpathian region, and it is located at a distance of about 10 km from the railway. Volovets station is located 6 km from the village. A good reference point for travelers is the lift located 300 meters from the waterfall.
The water here falls in beautiful cascades from several ledges, which you can climb and swim in the purest streams of water. Courageous tourists manage to take pictures against the backdrop of strongly raging water flows. Unforgettable Shipit waterfall. A photo against the background of its falling jets of water will keep the memory of its majesty and fabulousness for a long time. The height of the waterfalls reaches 14 meters.
He is educatedfrom the river Pylypets (Ploshanka), whose sources are in the mountains of the Borzhavsky ridge. This waterfall ranks second in Transcarpathia and is inferior to the Trufanets waterfall, located in the Rakhiv region.
Amazingly beautiful waterfall. The water in it breaks up into many purest small jets, falling in countless cascades from a great height. These places are especially beautiful in the middle of spring, during the flood season.
What else is Shipot attractive for? Landscapes
Waterfall is a very popular place among tourists and residents of the area. Amazing nearby for the residents of the village of Pylypets. Shipit waterfall delights everyone with its unique beauty of landscapes.
There is a great opportunity to swim in the cool, crystal-clear waters of the waterfall, which helps to get a great boost of energy.
A chair lift is available from this popular spot. Climbing high into the mountains, you can enjoy the unique beauty of mountain landscapes. And at the top of the no less picturesque Mount Gimba, there is an opportunity to drink fragrant coffee or tea in a cozy cafe-hut and pick up a basket of blueberries nearby.
Legend of the waterfall
Shipit Waterfall has its own legend. It tells about a beautiful girl named Mariyka, who lived a long time ago in the village of Pylypets. The young man Ivan was in love with her.
His beloved was the daughter of we althy parents, and Ivan himself came from an ordinary poor family. Mariyka's parents were against him, they even forbade him to see him. The lovers met secretly on Mount High Top, underthe Borzhavskaya meadow itself.
One day, the mother nevertheless found out about the place of their meeting and in a fit of anger, cursing the young couple, ran to the place of their meeting. At this time, from her strong fury, a downpour with lightning and thunder began. Stormy and strong streams of water began to descend from the meadows. They carried Mariyka and Ivan, holding hands, into the abyss. And on their way to inevitable death, a waterfall arose, separating the lovers with its powerful force. Thus, the young lovers disappeared into the foam of noisy mountain streams.
Since then, Mariyka's mother, coming to this place, mourns, very sorry for the ruined life of her daughter. On one of these nights at Ivan Kupala, she heard the voice of her beloved daughter. As if she was whispering words of love to her Ivan. Hence the name of the waterfall.
Festival, holidays, excursions
Since 1993, the Shypit waterfall and the amazing nature surrounding it have attracted to these places a knife of informals from various countries. A festival of hippies and other informal associations (punks, metalheads, skinheads) called “Shipot” is traditionally held here.
The venue is located on a spacious green lawn. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and a magical forest. By tradition, the culmination of the holiday is the day of Ivan Kupala (July 7).
Vatra (bonfire) is burned in the clearing this very night. There are rumors that it is the largest in Ukraine. Here, extraordinary like-minded people communicate, stroll through the amazingly beautiful surroundings,mountains.
Resting from city everyday life, communicating with nature, relaxing, picking mushrooms and berries. Around the tents, fires, various music, free and easy atmosphere of communication.
In recent years, up to several thousand people have come here. And the most surprising thing is that this self-organized event is held quite culturally. Here they carefully monitor the cleaning of the territory, everyone who comes here to rest takes away garbage from the glade.
Other events are held here, such as "Miss Shipot".
There are many hotels near the territory of the waterfall, from where interesting excursions are conducted around this amazing territory.
The best time for excursions and relaxation at the waterfall
The waterfall is especially impressive in the spring, when the snow melts, complementing it with its clear water.
During the autumn season, when it rains, this amazing place becomes especially attractive. Golden-yellow landscapes add charm to nature. Well, in summer, the waterfall looks more like a stream flowing from the mountains along steep rocky ledges.
In winter, there is also something to do - go skiing in a resort near the village of Pylypets. It has the longest chair lift in the Carpathians. Using it, you can admire the ice-bound Shipot waterfall.
How to get there?
Shipit waterfall is located near the village of Pylypets. How to get to the village? This can be done through Lviv by trainLviv - Mukachevo or via Kyiv by train Kyiv - Chop. You need to get to the railway station Volovets. And then by taxi, bus or car to Mezhhirya, where the waterfall is located. Also, these places can be reached from Uzhgorod, Mukachevo by regular buses.
Greatness and strength with the noise of falling water from a considerable height, beautiful forests, magnificent mountains and green glades will not leave anyone indifferent who came to these wonderful lands.
