Where rivers are born: the Soča, the Savica and karst springs that appear from the rock.
14 places in the catalog
The Tolminka is a mountain river in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, and this point marks its spring area in the hills above Tolmin. It is a quiet spot to see where clear Alpine water emerges before flowing down toward the town. Reaching it means a walk on mountain terrain north of Tolmin, so sturdy footwear is sensible.
Gospodična is a spring in the Gorjanci hills of southeastern Slovenia, near the border with Croatia. It is a traditional stop for hikers crossing the forested ridge, with a mountain hut close by. The usual approach is a forest walk from the Novo Mesto side or from nearby villages on the Gorjanci slopes.
Izvir Hublja is the karst spring of the Hubelj river, emerging at the foot of the Trnovo plateau above Ajdovščina in the Goriška region. It is a quiet spot to see water flowing straight out of the rock before it runs down toward the Vipava Valley. The spring lies just above the town, reachable by a short walk from Ajdovščina.
Izvir Kamniške Bistrice is the source of the Kamniška Bistrica river, where clear, cold water emerges at the head of the valley beneath the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. The spring and its small green pools make a quiet stop in an alpine setting. It lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region north of Kamnik and is reached by a short, easy walk from the valley.
Izvir Krke is the karst spring where the Krka River emerges from beneath the hills in central Slovenia's Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a quiet spot to see a major river begin, with clear water flowing out at the foot of a rocky slope. The spring lies in the upper Krka valley and is reached by a short, easy walk, which pairs well with a day out in the surrounding countryside.
Izvir Nadiže is the spring of the Nadiža stream in the Tamar valley near Planica, at the foot of the mountains above Rateče in the far northwest of Gorenjska. The clear water emerges from the rocky slope beneath the peaks, making it a quiet stop on an easy valley walk. It is usually reached on foot from the Planica area, combined with a visit to the Tamar meadows.
Lintvern is a karst spring near Vrhnika in central Slovenia, one of the sources of the Ljubljanica River. Water emerges at the foot of the steep slopes above the town, and the spot makes a quiet stop on a short walk among the springs around Vrhnika.
Na Čukli is a small spring in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, set in the hilly country of the upper Soča area. It is a quiet stop for walkers who like to seek out water sources along local paths. Plan it as part of a short walk in the surrounding countryside rather than a destination on its own.
Pod orehom is a small spring in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, its name meaning "under the walnut tree". It is a quiet stop for anyone exploring the countryside south-west of Ljubljana on foot or by bike. The spring lies near the edge of the Ljubljana Marshes area, close to the Vrhnika and Borovnica direction.
Škamevško korito is a small spring in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, where water collects in a trough. It is a quiet spot to stop and rest on a walk through the wooded hills south of Ljubljana. The spring lies in the countryside south-east of the capital, best reached on foot along local paths.
Štirna Ledinica is a small spring in the Gorenjska region, in the hilly countryside west of Ljubljana. Springs like this were once important local water sources and remain a quiet stop on a rural walk. It suits a short detour while exploring the surrounding villages and forest paths.
Veliki Močilnik is a karst spring near Vrhnika in Osrednjeslovenska regija, one of the sources of the Ljubljanica river. Water emerges from beneath a steep wooded slope into a clear pool, a quiet spot where you can see how the karst rivers resurface. It makes a short walk from the edge of Vrhnika and pairs well with the other springs in the area.
