STARA PLANINA WATERFALLS part V (Terzijski waterfalls)

Terzijski (Zaskovacki) waterfalls are located in the area of ​​the village of Zaskovci, 5 km before the village of Topli Do. These beautiful waterfalls are located on the Zaskovacka river, which flows through the village. From the main asphalt road, which leads to Topli Do, turn left toward Zaskovci (there is a signpost). A good macadam road, 3 km long, with an ascent of 200 m, leads to the center of the village. In the center of the village, across the shop, the path leads to the Terzijski waterfalls.

The path is the same macadam road you came by, but it is not good for a car, from this point. After 4 km of hike (1 hour of walk) by a marked trail, with a 300 m of ascent, through beautiful Stara planina landscapes, you will reach a sign which points to the first waterfall, Gornji Terzijski (Upper Terzijski).

From this turnoff, you will need about 1 km to the Upper Terzijski waterfall. If you follow the markings carefully, you won’t need a map, but it’s a good idea to have one, because of the meadow you’re crossing. The waterfall is in the forest and you have to descend about 100 m to reach it.

Half an hour of walk from the Upper Terzijski waterfall, with a 50 m of steep ascent, there is another hidden waterfall, Snkov kamen (Snkov stone). Now you must have a map, with this waterfall marked on it, because without a landmark you will be lost in the wilderness. Snkov kamen is located above the Lower Terzijski waterfall, but from the Lower waterfall the ascent is 100 m. That is why it is better to look for it from the Upper Terzijski waterfall. Snkov Kamen is unusual because it has two gutters, down which water flows.

Now go back to the Upper Terzijski waterfall and head downstream, following the course of the Zaskovacka river. Two more smaller waterfalls awaits you, before the last, fascinating Lower Terzijski waterfall. All three waterfalls are close, less than 1 km from the Upper Terzijski waterfall, and it would be a shame not to visit them. You will find the path to them easily, just look where is easy to bypass the rocks and steep slopes. Hold the right side of the river when you going downstream.

The return is by the same way back. A total of 12 km, with 500 m of ascent and descent. Whether it’s because of the lack of an asphalt road or the proximity of the more famous waterfalls of Topli do, Terzijski waterfalls are still in the dark. We hope that this will change in the future, because the magic of these waterfalls are enchanting.

May 2025.