Savica Falls, Waterfall in Upper Carniola Statistical Region, Slovenia.
The Savica waterfall cascades down from a height of 571 meters through limestone cliffs in the Julian Alps near Lake Bohinj.
Austria's Archduke Johann Habsburg documented his visit to Savica Falls in 1807, marking the beginning of organized tourism in this region.
France Preseren, the national poet of Slovenia, found inspiration at Savica Falls for his epic poem 'The Baptism at the Savica'.
The maintained pathway to the waterfall includes 553 steps, multiple rest areas, and requires a moderate 40-minute hike from the parking area.
The water source remains constant throughout the year due to an underground karst system that connects to the Triglav Lakes Valley.
Location: Upper Carniola Statistical Region
Height: 571 m
Address: Ukanc, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia 4265 Ukanc
Phone: +38631679935
Website: https://tnp.si/en/visiting-park/information-for-visitors/code-of-conduct
GPS coordinates: 46.29316,13.79631
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:15
Slovenia covers some 7,800 square miles (20,000 square kilometers) between the Alps and the Adriatic, offering a concentration of different landscapes from the Julian Alps to the coast. The karst caves of Postojna and Škocjan rank among Europe's most extensive underground systems, while lakes such as Bled and Bohinj sit in glacial valleys. Medieval fortifications like Predjama Castle, built into a cliff face, and Ljubljana Old Town with its preserved architecture document the region's history. Triglav National Park encompasses Slovenia's highest mountain range and provides hiking routes through valleys like Soča, passes such as Vršič, and plateaus including Velika Planina. The Adriatic coastal town of Piran preserves Venetian architecture, while smaller places like Ptuj show Roman and medieval remains. Waterfalls such as Savica and Peričnik, springs like Zelenci, and gorges including Vintgar and Tolmin demonstrate the variety of Slovenian natural landscapes between mountains and Mediterranean.
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