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Savica waterfall
A 78-metre fall
A waterfall of about 78 metres in a narrow gorge above the far end of Lake Bohinj.
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About Savica waterfall
Celebrated in Slovenian poetry as the setting of Prešeren’s Baptism on the Savica, this A-shaped waterfall bursts from the Komarča cliff and plunges 78 metres into a green pool in two streams. The water flows from the Triglav Lakes Valley and from under Pršivec, splitting in two underground before it emerges, which makes Savica unique. It lies in the heart of Triglav National Park, a short drive or bus ride beyond Ukanc at the western end of Lake Bohinj, followed by a climb on foot. Since August 2026 an admission fee funds the care of the trail.
Our take
- About 78 metres
- Some 500 steps
- Prešeren’s setting
- Address
- Ukanc, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Ljubljana guide
- Price guide
- € (national parks price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Savica waterfall before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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