Koftarlou Waterfall

The Green Pearl of Lavasan

Waterfalls
Tehran, Lavasan
Altitude 2,300 m

Ability level Beginner

Ability level: Beginner

Koftarlou Waterfall is located in the village of Kand-e Olya, in Lavasanat Rural District, Shemiranat County, Tehran Province. About 46 kilometres from Tehran, it is a popular destination for escaping the city traffic. The waterfall lies at the end of a lush valley among the rocks. It is about 10–15 metres high and is known for the small pool at its foot, where visitors can swim.

The route to Koftarlou begins in the village of Kand-e Olya. After leaving the village, turn onto "Abshar Street" (Waterfall Street); the road is drivable for about 1 to 1.5 kilometres towards the waterfall. After parking your car, you need to walk for about 15 minutes along the river and the orchards to reach the waterfall. With its rich vegetation, the trail offers a calm and pleasant experience of nature.

The best time to visit this waterfall is spring and summer, when the cherry and sour cherry orchards along the way are in blossom and the small pool at the foot of the waterfall is suitable for swimming and cooling off. Note that parts of the dirt road leading to the waterfall are not suitable for cars and require caution. For this reason, visitors suggest walking the last 15 minutes or so of the route, to avoid the dust and damage to your vehicle. To preserve the beauty of this area, it is also essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as wearing suitable footwear, not entering local orchards and taking your rubbish back with you.

Written by ستایش عرب Last updated 16 Jul 2025

Activities

What you can do here, and what it takes

Walking

در بخش پایانی مسیر، پاکوبی در کنار رودخانه قرار دارد که برای گشت‌وگذار کوتاه و آرام تا آبشار مناسب است.
Swimming

حوضچه‌ی کوچک پای آبشار برای آب تنی و خنک‌کردن پاها در روزهای گرم تابستان مناسب است.