Go with the flow

Just a few kilometres from Mojstrana, on your way to the Vrata Valley, you can find the mighty Peričnik Falls. It is made up of an upper and a lower waterfall. The height of the upper is 16 metres, while the lower waterfall with a height of 52 metres is one of Slovenia's tallest. It’s interesting because we can also see it from behind, as the path takes us between the rock face and the falling water. It’s very rich in water, especially in the spring and autumn. The rocks surrounding the falls are slippery, so visitors should be careful, even though the path leading to the falls is easy. The path leading up to the smaller, 16-metre waterfall is steeper and more difficult. The view of the falls is the most spectacular in the winter, when the entire rock face at the falls freezes and ice plates and icicles are formed.

In the shelter of the stunning Logar Valley in the Kamnik and Savinja Alps, you can visit the Rinka Waterfall. It was made by the River Savinja, which falls across a 105-metre-high reddish rock face, thus forming one of the tallest waterfalls in Slovenia. Because of the long fall, the water disperses into small droplets in the air, which creates a beautiful view and provides pleasant refreshment. There is a small pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The waterfall is easily accessible, it's only a 15-minute walk from the nearest car park using a well-maintained easy path. In the summer, the waterfall is admired by hikers and tourists. If temperatures are low enough, the waterfall freezes in the winter. This is when mountain climbers take on the challenge of climbing on the ice.

At the foot of Mt Špik, in the village of Gozd Martuljek in the Julian Alps, visitors can find Martuljek Falls. The Upper Martuljek Waterfall is at the source of the Martuljek stream, which falls across a mighty 110-metre rock face. Just beneath it is the Lower Martuljek Waterfall, which falls over a 50-metre rock face. At first, the path to the falls is relatively easy. However, as you approach the falls, it becomes steeper and more difficult, and you even have to climb in some parts near the Upper Martuljek Waterfall, so suitable hiking footwear is mandatory.

The mightiest and most water-rich waterfall in Slovenia is the Boka Waterfall, which is located in the Soča Valley, not far from Bovec. Its height is a staggering 106 metres and its width is no less than 18 metres. In late spring, when the snow begins to melt on Mt Kanin, the Boka Waterfall is magnificent, and at times the power of water is quite awe-inspiring. The waterfall can be seen from the Bovec–Kobarid road. If you’d like to see it close up, you can visit a vantage point that offers a beautiful view of the waterfall. You’ll need about 30 minutes for a moderate hike from the car park to the vantage point, and we recommend that you use appropriate hiking footwear. A well-maintained path also takes you close to the source of the Boka stream. Its upper part is quite steep and is close to a precipice, so make sure you are careful, in good condition, and have suitable footwear.

This waterfall can be found in the Posočje region, just a stone's throw away from Kobarid, and it’s considered to be one of Slovenia's most beautiful waterfalls. The Kozjak Stream runs through multiple pools, falls across six waterfalls, and flows into the River Soča near Kobarid. No paths have been made to lead you to the four higher-lying waterfalls. A dedicated path only takes you to the two lower-lying waterfalls: the Kozjak Waterfall, the height of which is no less than 15 metres, and the 8-metre-high Mali Kozjak Waterfall. Access is possible from the Kobarid–Drežnica road, near the Kozjak Waterfall turn-off. The path will first take you across meadows and through the forest, and then across a stone bridge from 1895. Continue across wooden footbridges with galleries. The picturesque Kozjak Waterfall is hidden in a cavern surrounded with steep walls, with a beautiful turquoise pool at the bottom.

The Savica Waterfall in the Bohinj Valley is certainly one of the most famous and well-visited waterfalls among Slovenians. It was written about in the epic poems of Slovenia’s greatest poet, France Prešeren. The water flow, which is the strongest in the spring and autumn, follows the shape of the letter A. A smaller branch of the falling water falls into a pool 25 metres below, while the height of the large branch is 78 metres. You can reach the waterfall on a short dedicated footpath in 20 minutes, and a path maintenance fee is paid before using the path.