In the middle gorge of the Uz, between Valea Uzului village and the lake, the water drops in steps through flysch sandstone. Nasolea Mare and Nasolea Mică are not giant waterfalls — the drop is only a few metres — but they are your waterfalls: you will rarely find anyone else there.
On the Uz River · about 500 m altitude · ~400 m upstream from the bridge at the tail of the lake
How to get there
From Cabana Marisa (Sălătruc, at the tail of the lake), follow the gorge road upstream, along the Uz. The bridge at the tail of the lake is 1.25 km from the guesthouse — about 15 minutes on foot — and the waterfall is another ~400 metres upstream: in all, an easy 20–25 minute walk, suitable for families with children too.
The path follows the riverbank — footwear with good grip is recommended, especially after rain, when the sandstone gets slippery.
Photo: Nicu Stoica
When it is worth seeing
- Spring — maximum flow, the waterfall at its loudest.
- Summer — light falls through the beech trees straight into the water; clear plunge pools.
- Autumn — the gorge lights up in yellow and copper; the most photogenic season.
- Winter — partly frozen steps, a silent gorge.
At a glance
- Where: the middle gorge of the Uz, between Valea Uzului village and the lake
- Altitude: about 500 m
- Landmark: ~400 m upstream from the bridge at the tail of the lake
- From Cabana Marisa: ~1.6 km · a 20–25 minute walk through the gorge