Peričnik Waterfall

Region	Upper Carniola Statistical Region
Starting point	Marked parking lot just outside the village of Mojstrana (Triglavska cesta Road)
Route length	4 km (2.85 miles)
route duration	2-3 h
Best time to visit	spring, summer, early autumn
Appropriate for	Baby Carriers , 3-6 years of age , 6+ years of age
Level of difficulty	Easy route

Route Description

A trip to the Peričnik Waterfall is possible in all seasons, but it is probably the most attractive in the winter. Then you can admire the ice curtain of stalactites and icicles, which is created by subzero temperatures. In the summer months, an attractive tourist bus goes to the waterfall twice a day. It drives from the town of Kranjska Gora to the Peričnik Waterfall on one side and Planica Nordic Center on the other. A day ticket costs 12 euros and it is free for children under the age of 14.

The Peričnik Waterfall actually consists of two parts: the upper 16-metre (52-feet) high waterfall and the lower 52-metre (170-feet) high waterfall (which has an easier access). If we go from below the waterfall to the opposite bank of the Bistrica River and a few meters/feet up the scree, we can admire the picturesque image of both waterfalls, which guard the glacial Vrata Valley.

The Peričnik Waterfall is protected as a natural heritage site, as there have been quite a few ideas in the past about using the power of its water to generate electricity. The waterfall changed its path several times during its “cutting” of the wall.

We can walk to the waterfall from the village of Mojstrana on a path that is accessible by car as well. It was constructed by the famous Slovenian mountaineer Jakob Aljaž 100 years ago, and in 2017, it was thoroughly renovated. Mr. Aljaž is said to have been so enthusiastic about the Peričnik Waterall, that he asked the Slovenian writer Fran Saleški Finžgar to write a poem about the natural phenomenon.

Wear appropriate footwear for the ascent from the hut, as the path is steep and slippery due to constant spraying of the waterfall. To cross at the back or under the waterfall to the other side, be very careful on the wet trail.

Interesting Facts

Visit the Slovenian Alpine Museum in the village of Mojstrana. The permanent exhibition takes us through the history of Slovenian mountaineering, shows a safe path in the mountains, and offers a unique experience of a bivouac caught in a mountain storm.

The history of Slovenian mountaineering, imbued with patriotism, takes you from the beginnings of organized mountaineering to the first alpine ascents and the current top achievements of our climbers in Slovenian and foreign mountains. You can meet the first mountain guides, porters and makers of the trail, and mountain rescuers.

The museum even gives you instructions for safe hiking in the mountains. Just like in the hills, you can admire nature on our museum trail, the preservation of which we pay special attention to.

The trail around the exhibition is waymarked by the distinct Slovene trail blaze, named after its designer, Alojz Knafelc. It indicates the interactive sections where visitors can test their knowledge and collect stamps for each correct answer. Those who manage to collect all five are in for a treat. The exhibition or your museum mountain climb is a personal, hands-on experience of the Slovene mountains and their history, designed to be experienced just like the real mountain climb

Address:

Slovenski planinski muzej

Triglavska cesta 49
4281 Mojstrana
T: +386 (0)8 380 67 30

SPLETNA STRAN

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Start point coordinates	46,45503
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Koča pri Peričniku Hut

Koča pri Peričniku Hut is open from April to the end of November and has a classic menu with alpine dishes. Kids can enjoy some ice cream or a strudel. It is now also possible to sit outside under the covered terrace and enjoy the view.

Triglavska cesta 69

4281 Mojstrana

031 603 271

Vita, Olja and Juna Recommend

If you are visiting in the winter months, then do stop by the Mojstrana Ski Slope where the kids can learn how to ski or sled down the hill.

They have an anchor ski lift and offer night skiing. The kids will burn up all of their energy levels while enjoying the snow, so do not worry about them falling asleep in the evening :).