Waterfalls within an hour or two of Koper / Capodistria
40 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
Within an hour
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.
Worth the longer drive
Brdarjev slap is a small waterfall in the Gačnik area of the Goriška region in western Slovenia. It is a quiet natural spot where a stream drops over rock in a wooded setting, suited to a short stop on a day out in the hills. The facts available are limited, so it is best to check local trail information before setting off.
Slap Pršjak is a small waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, set in the wooded hills above the Soča side of the country. It suits a short detour for those who enjoy quiet forest streams away from the busier sights. Expect a walk on local paths through the woods to reach it.
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.
Nad Bino skalo is a small waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the hilly country of the upper Soča area. It is a quiet spot to see water falling over rock away from the busier sights. Expect a short walk on local paths to reach it; sturdy shoes are useful after rain.
Slap Beri is a small waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the hilly country of the upper Soča basin area near Tolmin. It is a quiet natural spot worth a short detour for anyone exploring the valleys and streams of the region. Expect a modest walk on forest paths to reach it, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.