Waterfalls within an hour or two of Mengeš

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.

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 Ukanška Suha is a waterfall in the Gorenjska region, located near Ukanc at the western end of Lake Bohinj. It is a quiet natural spot where water drops through the forested slopes above the valley. Visitors can combine it with a walk around the Bohinj area in Triglav National Park.

Savica Falls is a waterfall in the Julian Alps above Lake Bohinj in the Gorenjska region, where the Savica stream drops from a rock wall and forms the source of the Sava Bohinjka. The falls are reached by a stepped forest path from the end of the road west of the lake, a short but steady climb suited to most walkers.

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.

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.