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• The route to the Duf Waterfalls passes through Duf Gorge, which is up to 60 metres high.
• Duf Waterfall is about 25 metres high. The walk there from the centre of Rostuše takes approximately 30 minutes.
• The route is marked and secured with a wooden railing; several sections are steep, but for the most part it is considered easy to walk.
• In the broader destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša, the Galichnik Wedding Festival takes place on 12 July and the Art Colony in Galichnik is held in August.

Duf Gorge and the waterfall offer a specific point of reference for travellers who want to include nature experiences in their plans. The route to the waterfalls runs through the gorge; the waterfall lies at its end and is about 25 metres high. You can think of the gorge and the waterfall as two parts of the same outing, while recognising that they are distinct landscape features.

There are several benches near the waterfall where you can rest. Check their condition before your visit. The remains of the region’s first hydroelectric power plant are also along the route; it once supplied electricity to the region. Here, nature and the history of technology meet right along the way.

The Duf Waterfalls are about a 30-minute walk from the centre of Rostuše, along a marked route through Duf Gorge. The well-maintained path is secured with a wooden railing and is steep in several places. Most of the route is considered easy to walk; take the steeper sections into account when deciding whether to go. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.

In the broader destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša, Galichnik’s events offer a cultural point of reference: the Galichnik Wedding Festival is held every year on St Peter’s Day, 12 July, and the Art Colony in Galichnik is held annually in August. Check the latest announcements before planning your trip around an event date.

The history of the Church of St Nicholas is also part of this broader destination. It was built in 1857 on the then-existing field of Mavrovo and was flooded in 1957 during the construction of the Mavrovo hydroelectric facilities. The church is visible only rarely, when the lake level drops.

Sharkova Dupka Cave is in the broader destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša. It can be visited in organised groups; a lit metal staircase leads to the first underground chamber. Confirm the current visiting arrangements before your visit. Another hiking trail starts at the ski centre in Mavrovo and ends at the Chavkarnik site near the sheepfold.

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How long does the walk to the Duf Waterfalls take?

It takes about 30 minutes from the centre of Rostuše. The marked route passes through Duf Gorge and is steep in several places; for the most part, it is considered easy to walk. Check the trail conditions before setting out.

When do events take place in Galichnik?

The Galichnik Wedding Festival takes place every year on 12 July, and the Art Colony is held annually in August. Both events are in the broader destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša. Check the latest announcements before planning your trip around them.

Can you visit Sharkova Dupka Cave?

Visits are possible in organised groups. A lit metal staircase leads into the first underground chamber. Confirm the current visiting arrangements in advance.

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