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Pliva Falls

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    Pliva Falls
    Photo: Džana Bordanić, Via Dinarica
The Pliva River plays a vital role in the economic development of the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a 33km long left tributary of the Vrbas River with a watershed area of 768 km2. The Pliva River rises from two springs in Smiljevac and Jastrebnjak mountains, at 483 m, which join into a stream after 300 meters.

Pliva Falls cascading from the town center have been included in the World Natural Heritage. The Pliva Falls - one of twelve most beautiful falls in the world - were formed 50.000 years ago. The Pliva River creates numerous tiny cascades, waterfalls, the last being a 20 m high waterfall – the symbol of Jajce Town and BiH. The waterfall height has decreased over time; there is evidence that it once plunged from 36 m, whereas today's height is reduced to 20 m. Deterioration of the waterfall was caused by the construction of a hydropower station, as well as floods, pollution, earthquakes, war, and other events, which disturbed both natural and environmental values.

Public transport

Bus service operates daily from Sarajevo, Travnik, Bihać, Banjaluka and Mostar. The nearest train station is in Banja Luka.

Directions

The main road from Sarajevo to Bihać possess through Jajce. From Mostar you can get to Jajce via Jablanica, Bugojno and Donji Vakuf.  It is a two-hour drive from Bihać to Jajce by main road.

Coordinates

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44.337763, 17.270325
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44°20'15.9"N 17°16'13.2"E
UTM
33T 680986 4911895
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