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.
Waterfalls within an hour or two of Nova Gorica
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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.
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.
Slap Stopnik 4 is a small waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, one of a series of cascades sharing the Stopnik name. It suits visitors who enjoy quiet spots by running water away from busier sights. The area lies in the hilly upper Soča country, so expect a short walk on forest paths to reach it.
Slap Stopnik 2 in 3 is a pair of waterfall steps in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, part of the series of cascades known as Stopnik. It suits visitors who like quieter water features away from the main sights. The falls lie in the hilly terrain of the upper Soča area, so expect a short walk on uneven ground to reach them.
Slap Brusnik is a waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the hilly country of the upper Soča area. It is a quiet stop for those who enjoy seeking out smaller waterfalls away from the main routes. Expect a short walk on local paths to reach it, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.
Slap Svino is a waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the hilly country near the Soča valley. It is a quiet natural spot suited to a short stop on a day trip through the area. Expect to reach it on foot along local paths, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.
Slap Krampež is a waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the hilly country of the upper Soča area. It is a quiet spot for those who enjoy seeking out smaller waterfalls away from the main sights. Reaching it usually involves a short walk on forest paths, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
Slap Krampež is a small waterfall in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, set in the hilly country near the upper Soča valley. It makes a quiet stop for those exploring the area's streams and forest paths away from the busier sights. Expect a short walk on natural terrain to reach it, so sturdy footwear is useful.
Worth the longer drive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

