Afrineh Waterfall

Afrineh Waterfall is located in Lorestan Province, near a village of the same name. The waterfall is 14 metres deep and 20 metres high, and it is formed by the confluence of the Chamshak and Afrineh rivers. Afrineh Waterfall flows all year round, and because of its large volume of water it has always attracted travellers. The waterfall is surrounded by trees and beautiful vegetation, which add to its appeal. Thanks to its many natural attractions, the area has always drawn visitors, and many people visit it every year.

Thanks to its geographic location and particular climate, the Afrineh Waterfall area has diverse flora and fauna. Oak, fig and terebinth (known locally as kalkhun) are among the dominant trees in the area. Alongside the trees, a variety of herbaceous plants also grow here, including many species of flowers, grasses and shrubs. Mammals found in the area include wolves, foxes, hares, squirrels and wild goats (ibex). A variety of birds also live here, among them eagles, falcons, chukar partridges, see-see partridges and nightingales. The rivers in the Afrineh Waterfall area provide a suitable habitat for various kinds of fish and other aquatic life.

Afrineh Waterfall is one of the widest waterfalls in Iran, with a width of several tens of metres. It is unique and beautiful in that its water spills down through the grooves of broad rock ledges, creating a dreamlike scene; these grooves break the waterfall's width into separate streams. The best time to visit Afrineh Waterfall is spring and early summer. At this time of year the weather is cool and pleasant, the surrounding nature is at its greenest and most beautiful, and the waterfall, fed by seasonal rainfall, is fuller and more magnificent.