title: Skakavac (Sarajevo)
text: Skakavac (lit. "grasshopper") is a waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is  northeast of Sarajevo, above the village of Nahorevo. At , it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Balkans and traverses a vertical limestone face. The waterfall freezes in winter into a number of shapes. Part of a stream of the same name, it flows below the peak of the  Bukovik into Perak Creek. Vegetation around the waterfall consists of endemic and relict plants. Nearby trails are frequented by mountain bikers and hikers. In 2002, the waterfall and its surroundings were declared a natural monument by the Sarajevo Canton government.
  
  Tourist attraction 
  The main tourist attraction of the park - Skakavac waterfall - can be reached by trail. The trailhead is accessible by bus or car and by foot. Visitors can travel to the waterfall trailhead from Nahorevo or hike from Sarajevo through Nahorevo and the Skakavac Nature Preserve. The waterfall may also be reached by vehicle, with rest areas available along the trail.
  
  Gallery
  
  See also
   Skakavac Waterfall, Perućica, another waterfall in Bosnia
  
  References
  
  Waterfalls of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Landforms of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Tourist attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Sarajevo Canton
  Nature parks of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Protected areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Protected areas established in 2002