Sang-e No Waterfall

Sang-e No Waterfall is one of the natural attractions and sights of Behshahr in Mazandaran Province. It lies in a mountainous area and passes through the village of Sang-e No. The waterfall consists of 4 small cascades, the largest of which is about 12 meters high. It is beautiful throughout the year, especially in spring and summer, when the water flow is stronger. The tall, steep rocks that the water pours down between create a spectacular view. The river and the dense trees keep even a trace of sunlight from entering the area. The water comes from springs that emerge from inside the mountains, and because it is not exposed to sunlight, it stays cool and refreshing. The Sang-e No trail, like a beautiful paved path, draws you into the pristine and mysterious forests of this area. Reaching the main waterfall requires about two to three hours of walking through this beautiful, narrow valley. It is strongly recommended never to do this alone and to climb the valley as a group, because the steep slope of the valley, the large slippery rocks and the flowing water along the route can be dangerous for anyone.

Sang-e No Waterfall is one of the important habitats of plant and animal species in Mazandaran Province. The vegetation of the area includes wild oak, hornbeam, Persian ironwood (Parrotia), beech, maple, alder, as well as bracken, hart's-tongue-type ferns such as nest ferns, marsh ferns, and herbaceous plants such as borage, chamomile, thyme, nettle and more. The wildlife of Sang-e No Waterfall is also very rich thanks to the surrounding forests. Notable animal species in the area include mammals such as the brown bear, wildcat, jackal, fox and marten, and birds such as the pheasant, partridge, eagle and falcon. Protecting this area is essential to preserve its biodiversity.

The climate of Sang-e No Waterfall, like other parts of northern Iran, is temperate and humid. In summer the average air temperature in the area is between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, and in winter it averages between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius. Rainfall in the area is also high throughout the year. In general, the best seasons to visit the waterfall are spring and summer. In these seasons the weather is mild and cool and the waterfall carries more water, which doubles its beauty. In autumn and winter the weather becomes cold and the waterfall may freeze. Therefore, visiting the waterfall in these seasons is not particularly recommended.