Waterfalls within an hour or two of Jesenice
41 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
Within an hour
Slap pod Kurico is a small waterfall in the Gorenjska region of northwestern Slovenia. It is a quiet spot to visit as part of a walk through the forested slopes and valleys of Upper Carniola. The waterfall lies in the area north of Radovljica and is reached on foot along local paths.
Peričnik is a waterfall in the Gorenjska region, in the Vrata valley above Mojstrana in the Julian Alps. It is one of the best-known falls in Slovenia, and a path leads behind the curtain of water, so you can look out through it. It is a short walk up from the road into the Vrata valley.
Grmečica is a small set of waterfalls on a stream in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. It is a quiet spot to stop and watch the water drop over the rocks, away from the busier sights of the area. Expect a short walk on forest paths to reach it, so sturdy shoes are useful.
The second waterfall of the Peračica is a small cascade on the Peračica stream in the municipality of Radovljica, Gorenjska. It is one of a series of falls along the stream, so it is easy to combine with the others on a short walk up the gorge. The area lies north of Radovljica, near the villages at the foot of the Karavanke.
Peračica Waterfall is a waterfall on the Peračica stream in the municipality of Radovljica, in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. It makes a short nature stop for anyone exploring the area around Radovljica. The waterfall lies in a wooded stream valley north-west of the town and is reached on foot.
Spodnji slap Ribnice is the lower waterfall on the Ribnica stream in the Bohinj area of the Gorenjska region. It is a quiet natural stop for those exploring the valleys and forests around Lake Bohinj. Plan it as a short walk from the Bohinj villages and combine it with other sights in the area.
Martuljek Falls are a pair of waterfalls in the Martuljek mountain group of the Julian Alps, in the Gorenjska region above the Upper Sava Valley. The Martuljek stream drops through a narrow gorge set beneath steep limestone peaks, which makes the walk worth it. The falls are reached on a forest trail from the village of Gozd Martuljk, between Kranjska Gora and Mojstrana.
Martuljek Falls (Martuljški slapovi) are a pair of waterfalls on the Martuljek stream, set in a forested gorge beneath the Martuljek group of the Julian Alps. They are worth a visit for the walk through the gorge and the views of the falling water against the mountain backdrop. The trail starts near the village of Gozd Martuljek in the Upper Sava Valley in Gorenjska, between Kranjska Gora and Mojstrana, and is a forest hike with some steeper sections.
Worth the longer drive
Slap Gora is a small waterfall in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia, in the wooded karst country south of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot for a short stop, where water drops over rock in a forest setting. Expect a walk on forest paths, and sturdy shoes are useful after rain.
Kosca is a small waterfall in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, southeast of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot where a forest stream drops over rock, suited to a short stop or as part of a walk through the surrounding wooded hills. Expect a modest woodland walk to reach it, so sturdy shoes are a sensible choice.
Veli Vir is a waterfall in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, in the hinterland of the Slovenian coast near the Croatian border. It is a quiet natural spot where water drops over rock in a small stream valley, worth combining with other sights of the Istrian countryside. Expect a short walk on rural paths to reach it.
Bistriški šum is a waterfall in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, on the slopes of the Pohorje hills above Slovenska Bistrica. It is a quiet natural spot where a forest stream drops over rock, suited to a short stop or part of a longer walk. Expect a woodland path rather than a paved route, so sturdy shoes are useful.

