Slap Savica Waterfall, Slovenia There are two route options here: One is the official trail to Slap Savica Waterfall, which requires a 4 euro entrance fee and a 20-minute uphill walk. The other is a free, unofficial hiking route that takes about 2.5 hours to reach the summit.
Savica Falls
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78m
Waterfall height
Plan your visit to Savica Falls
Please verify on the official website before you go
Why is Savica Falls famous?
Savica Waterfall is one of Slovenia's most iconic natural landmarks and serves as the source of the Sava Bohinjka River. It's featured in Slovenian literature, including France Prešeren's epic poem 'Baptism at the Savica,' and is considered a symbol of Slovenian natural beauty within Triglav National Park.
Can you swim at Savica Falls?
No. Swimming is not allowed at Savica Falls; the waterfall flows into a gorge and the area is not suitable for swimming. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Savica Falls?
Dogs are allowed on-leash on the trail to Savica Falls. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is Savica Falls free? Do you need a permit?
Entrance fee required (approximately €4 for adults as of recent information; subject to change). Payment collected at the start of the trail. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is there parking at Savica Falls?
Paid parking is available at the Savica parking area (approximately 500 meters from the waterfall base). From the parking lot, it's about a 25-minute uphill walk to the waterfall viewing platform. Please verify on the official website before you go.
How long is the hike to Savica Falls?
About 1 km / 0.6 mi one-way (2 km / 1.2 mi return) from the parking area to the viewing platform at the base of the waterfall. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Savica Falls hike difficulty
Moderate. The trail includes around 550 steps and significant elevation gain over a short distance, with well-maintained paths and handrails. Please verify on the official website before you go.
When is the best time to visit Savica Falls?
Late spring to early summer (May–June) for maximum water flow from snowmelt, or autumn (September–October) for fewer crowds and colorful foliage. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Route and trail notes for Savica Falls
From the parking area, follow the marked trail uphill through the forest. The path includes approximately 550 wooden and stone steps with handrails. The trail is well-maintained and clearly marked, leading to a viewing platform at the base of the waterfall where you can see the 78-meter cascade plunging into the Korita Savice gorge.
Savica Falls official website
Attractions near Savica Falls
- •Lake Bohinj — Slovenia's largest permanent glacial lake, 4 km away, great for swimming and water sports
- •Vogel Ski Resort — Cable car access to mountain panoramas and hiking trails year-round
- •Mostnica Gorge — Scenic hiking trail through a limestone gorge with pools and cascades
- •Triglav National Park — Slovenia's only national park, surrounding the area with alpine scenery
- •Church of St. John the Baptist — Iconic lakeside church on Lake Bohinj's northern shore
Safety information
Waterfalls can be unforgiving. Read these before you go — and please, use your judgement on the day.
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