Marbareh Waterfall

Marbareh Waterfall, one of the natural and unspoiled attractions of Darreh Shahr County in Ilam Province, is located 20 kilometres along the Darreh Shahr road toward Poldokhtar, near the villages of Kol-e Sefid and Armo. The waterfall is fed by the Seymareh River, one of the largest rivers in Ilam Province. Marbareh Waterfall lies in a beautiful valley on the slopes of Kabir Kuh, where the forest cover and the rivers flowing through the area create a pleasant, inviting setting for nature lovers.

This is a bowl-type waterfall, and at the end of the valley it has formed a natural pool that gives the surroundings a striking beauty. Its clear, perennial water gushes out from the rocks, and its cool, refreshing flow creates a pleasant atmosphere for visitors. The area around the waterfall is adorned with varied vegetation such as maidenhair fern, fig trees and grapevines, and the presence of medicinal plant species adds to the natural richness of the region. In addition, its bubbling springs are regarded as among the main sources of the Sezar River, which eventually continues on its way to the Hawr al-Azim Wetland.

To reach Marbareh Waterfall, you can travel from the city of Ilam toward Malekshahi County. After reaching Malekshahi, a side road leads to Marbareh village, and after a short distance you will arrive at Marbareh Waterfall. The best time to visit the waterfall is spring and summer. During this period the water flow is at its peak and the nature around the waterfall is at its most beautiful. Note that there are no particular amenities around the waterfall, so visitors should bring the supplies they need with them. To help preserve this unspoiled environment, visitors are also advised not to light fires, leave litter or damage the trees.