Emerald waters, enchanting landscapes…Discover some of the most beautiful Slovenia waterfalls! The fairy-tale looking Virje waterfall, the curtain shaped Boka waterfall, the famous emerald Savica, the fun Pericnik, the hidden Kozjak…
Below you will find map, photos and tips about the best waterfalls in Slovenia to help you plan your trip.
Before my tips + photos, here are my favorites for Slovenia:
My favorite platform to rent a car in Slovenia: DiscoverCars
My favorite adventure from Bovec: Kayak on the Soca River
My favorite excursion from Ljubljana: Postojna Cave and Predjama castle
My favorite places to stay:
- Lubljana, central – see the best rated hotels or my favorite hotel: Lesar Hotel Angel
- Bled, iconic – see the best rated hotels or my favorite hotel: Vila Bled
- Bovec, outdoorsy – see the best rated hotels or my favorite hotel: Dobra Vila
- Piran, historic – see the best rated hotels or my favorite hotel: Hotel Piran
Best Slovenia Waterfalls – List, Map, Video
Best waterfalls in Slovenia – my list
In my opinion, the 7 best waterfalls in Slovenia are (in my order of preference):
- Slap Virje – for its enchanting fairy-tale look
- Slap Pericnik – for the great walk behind it
- Slap Savica – for the stunning colors
- Slap Kozjak – hidden in a cave
- Slap Sum – at the end of the magnificent Vintgar gorge
- Slap Rinka – such an impressive drop
- Slap Boka – in the most beautiful valley
Note that the Slovene word for waterfall is “Slap”.
Below is the snapshot:
Best Slovenian waterfalls – Map
And below is a map to help you get oriented and locate them
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Video – Virtual Tour
Below is a short video of those Slovenia waterfalls flowing. Admire the delicate flow of Virje, the curtain of Boka, the colors of Savica…
1 – Slap Virje Waterfall (“Bovec waterfall”)
And here is my absolute favorite waterfall in Slovenia: Slap Virje. Not much power, no big drop, but a small enchanting creek. I really thought that fairies were going to fly around.
As you can see the water delicately flows against the rock for 12 meters (39ft). Because of the humidity many plants and lichens have grown on the rockwall with different shades of green.
And 2 beautiful emerald pools with crystal clear water have formed at the bottom of the falls.
The fan-shaped falls’ water flows from the Glijun spring above it
How to get to Virje Waterfall
Virje is located not far from the town of Bovec, in the West of the country, in the Soca Valley.
There are not many parking space and the last 200m are not paved.
Then you have to walk downhill for 5 to 7 minutes with views of the mountains in the distance (7 to 10min to walk back up). And you can hear the noise of the waterfall getting louder and louder as you hike.
In Summer, the flow is gentle and you can approach it.
Note that in Spring and Autumn the flow increases and a lot of mist is projected.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay in the town of Bovec – check out the best rated accommodations
2 – Pericnik Waterfall
This is the most fun of all the waterfalls in Slovenia. You can walk behind it!!! I already did that in Iceland (at Seljalandsfoss) so when I saw it was possible here, I added the stop to my itinerary.
Slap Pericnik is actually a series of 2 falls, but the main attraction is the lower one.
The upper drop is 16m high and rather difficult to reach.
The lower waterfall has an easier access. It is a 52m straight drop where material was carried away by glacial water behind it, creating a carving in the rock wall and allowing us to now walk behind.
Plus the mountainous area is stunning.
How to get to Pericnik Waterfall
Pericnik is South of the village of Mojstrana, North West of Bled.
The last 2km of road are unpaved but not difficult (large and quite flat).
From the parking, don’t miss the view of the lower waterfall from the distance.
Then you can climb uphill for 10minutes (steep climb but not technical) to reach the bottom of the drop.
Don’t forget to bring something to protect your camera and a towel. There is a lot of mist and you will get wet.
You can see more photos on my article dedicated to Slap Pericnik.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay in the town of Mojstrana – check out the best rated accommodations
Need to rent a car in Slovenia?
My tips:
- Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
- Choose a car with enough power for the mountain roads
- Consider their full coverage option – it for peace of mind!
- Book early to have a large choice of vehicles!
3 – Savica Waterfall – near Lake Bohinj
Savica is the most famous waterfall in Slovenia for 3 main reasons – it is not too far from the touristic Lake Bled + it is very photogenic because of the emerald pool at the bottom + a famous poem by France Preseren immortalized it (so it is also a mandatory visit for Slovene people).
The Savica waterfall is quite a gem. Located in the Triglav National Park, the water appears in the middle of the rock wall (from an underground river) and drops into 2 arms shaping an A. The right-hand fall is 78m high and the smaller one is 25m high.
And the crystal clear water flows into a pool of intense emerald color. I promise I did not use filters. It is quite mesmerizing!
How to get to Savica Waterfall
Slap Savica is located at the West end of Lake Bohinj (South west of Bled Lake). There is a large parking at the beginning of the hike (for a fee).
Then you still have to climb 550 steps in the forest to reach the viewing platform over the waterfall. The path is well maintained, so you have to pay a fee at the beginning of the hike.
And don’t forget to turn around to spot the end of Lake Bohinj and admire the mountains.
It is a popular spot so you won’t be alone. Better light in the morning.
You can see more photos on my article dedicated to Slap Savica.
Note: at the Savica carpark starts the Seven Lake Valley hike.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay around the lake of Bohinj – check out the best rated accommodations
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4 – Kozjak Waterfall (Kobarid waterfall)
Slap Kozjak is one of the most intriguing falls in Slovenia. It is not a big drop or a powerful waterfall. But it is hidden in the rocky chamber. You really have to enter the open cave to see it. Plus, the bonus is that the walk to get there is enchanting. (This is not my photo because I was not able to take a good one without my tripod, but I found this one and this is really what it looks like)
Hidden at the end of a canyon in an open cave, the water drops for 15meters into (yet again lol) an emerald pool.
The water comes from high in the mountains and already drops through 5 waterfalls before this one. It is the Kozjak stream, a tributary to the famous Soca River.
The unique location with the white drop against the dark rocks makes the detour worthwhile, especially as we can see below, when the path takes you along the Soca river and in enchanting forest.
How to get to Kozjak Waterfall
The Kozjak waterfall is located not far from the town of of Kobarid, at the edge of the Triglav National Park.
There is a parking for a fee. The return hike will take you 1h15 (unless you complete the whole loop of the Kobarid heritage trail with WWI sites).
The trail is well maintained. There is only one big slope and a few low bridges to cross.
Note that at the end to enter the cave there is water. So they have built a platform to enter without getting wet but it can only accommodate 10 people at a time.
You can see more photos on my article dedicated to Slap Kozjak.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay in the town of Kobarid – check out the best rated accommodations
5 – Sum Waterfall (Vintgar) – not far from Bled
Several waterfalls are called with the little name of Sum. Here I am referring to the waterfall at the end of the Vintgar Gorge. Another enchanting creek with unbelievable colors.
The Vintgar gorge was my favorite things to do in Slovenia. The walk through the narrow canyon offers picturesque views with many changes in colors and water flow.
At the end of the walk, there is a cafe. From there you can climb down to go admire the Sum waterfall, a 16m high drop in (yet another lol) emerald-color pool.
How to get to Sum Waterfall
Vintgar is only a short drive from Bled. The whole walk will take you 1h30 return (depending on how much you stop to take photos). At the end of the walk, go down the 60 steps, cross the bridge and take the path under the trees and you are there!
Same way to go back.
You can see more photos on my article dedicated to Vintgar Gorge.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay in the town of Bled – check out the best rated accommodations
6 – Rinka waterfall (Logarska Dolina Waterfall)
Located at the end of one of the most picturesque valleys in Slovenia, Slap Rinka is very different from the other Slovene waterfalls: a long drop, no emerald pool and orange colors in the rock. See for yourself:
The Rinka waterfall is a single 90m drop against the grey and orange rock wall. It is often said that it is the tallest in Slovenia but apparently, this is not the case.
I must admit I was slightly disappointed by the waterfall. The drop is impressive but it is not as charming as all the others I got used to seeing. However if you turn around, the mountains are quite stunning.
And anyway the Logar Valley is definitively worth visiting. It is a beautiful amphitheater!
How to get to Rinka Waterfall
North of Ljubljana, close to the Border with Austria.
You have to drive all the way inside Logarska Dolina (the Logar Valley) to the last parking, the end of the road.
Then it is a 15min climb. Beware the climb is steep and slippery. It is short but tiring!
There is a café at the bottom to recover after.
In the Logar Valley, there is also the Palenk waterfall where water flows on a rocky wall. However when there is not much water, there is nothing to see.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay around the town of Solcava – check out the best rated accommodations
Where to stay in Slovenia?
My favorites ona road trip:
- In Ljubljana, to explore the vibrant city – see best rated accommodations
- In Bled, to admire the iconic lake – see best rated accommodations
- In Bovec, to enjoy the mountains – see best rated accommodations
- In Piran, to explore the coast – see best rated accommodations
- In Ptuj, to learn about history – see best rated accommodations
- Around the Logar Valley for amazing scenery – see best rated accommodations
7 – Slap Boka Waterfall
Slap Boka is one of the most well-know waterfalls in Slovenia. This is because it is one of the biggest and it can be seen from the main road. Below you can see the large and tall curtain drop:
The Boka Waterfall has the greatest volume of water of all Slovenia falls. The water flows out of a vertical limestone wall for 106m (348ft) and then 33m (108ft).
Its width of 18m allows us the see it well from a distance.
The best time to see it is in Spring, when the water melts from the snow caps and the volume is impressive.
How to get to Boka Waterfall
The Boka falls are located just a few minute drive South of Bovec, along the main road.
There are 3 options for you to admire the waterfall.
- Either stop at the parking near the bridge – and admire it from there
- Walk to the viewing platform – it is a 15minute climb uphill – quite steep and rocky (wear good shoes) – However I was expecting more and ended a bit disappointed. The view is similar you are just a bit closer and higher.
- You can walk 1.5h to get closer to the waterfall and see its full glory.
You can see more photos on my article dedicated to Slap Boka Waterfall.
Where to stay nearby
You can stay in the town of Bovec – check out the best rated accommodations
Other waterfalls in Slovenia
There are of course other waterfalls in Slovenia. Below are a few more. I have selected those because I find them the most beautiful or interesting and not too difficult to access.
- Slap Voje – 1.5h walk in the Voje Valley
- Veliki Sumil – deep in the forest, not so easy to access
- Izvir Soce – in the Soca Valley
- Slap Prsjak – series of waterfalls secluded
- Martuljek waterfall – 2 long drops in a deep gorge, Near Krankja Gora
- Rushing waters in the Mostnica Gorge
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