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Gadelsha Falls (Russian: Гадельша, from Bashkir language Ғәҙелша, "Ибраһим") is a 15-m-high cascade waterfall in Russia. It is located on the Khudolas River in the Baymaksky District, Republic of Bashkortostan. Khudolas River starts from a spring near the Yaman-Tash mountain and flows along the eastern slope of the Irenyk ridge.[1] The distance from the waterfall to Sibai is 15 km. The Gadelsha waterfall is the highest waterfall in Bashkortostan and has been a natural monument since 1965. It is protected by the state as a unique monument of nature. It has several names: Ibragimovsky, Tuyalas, Khudolas. But still the most common is Gadelsha, a name from a nearby village of the same name.
| Gadelsha Falls | |
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  Location of Gadelsha on the map  Gadelsha Falls (Russia) | |
| Location | Russia, Bashkortostan |
| Coordinates | 52°45′27.16″N 58°22′19.92″E |
| Total height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Number of drops | 10< l/s |
The waterfall is three-stage, the total height is more than 15 m. The upper cascade has a height of 1.2 m, the second and third steps are about 7 m high each. The water flow rate of the waterfall varies depending on the amount of precipitation. In summer, during dry times, it is only about 10 L / s, but in the spring the waterfall is a majestic sight. The best time to visit the waterfall is spring when there is a lot of water. In the area of the waterfall, various jasper and jasper species are widely distributed, of great interest as valuable ornamental stones known throughout the world.[2]
Around the waterfall you can find rare disappearing plants. This is one of the most favorite places for tourists to visit.
Upper stage
Lower step
References
External links
- Encyclopedia of Bashkortostan (in Russian)
- Our Ural (in Russian)
Media related to Ibragimovsky Waterfall at Wikimedia Commons
- Gadelsha Falls on YouTube
- Journey to the waterfall Gadelsha in spring on YouTube
На других языках
- [en] Gadelsha Falls
[ru] Гадельша
Гадельша (башк. Ғәҙелша) — водопад на Южном Урале, расположенный в пределах Республики Башкортостан (Россия). Находится в верховьях реки Худолаз, которая протекает в отрогах горного хребта Ирендык. Общая высота водопада превышает 15 м, по этому показателю Гадельша признан самым высоким водопадом Башкортостана[1][2].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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