Waterfalls & Caves of the Julian Alps
The Julian Alps' karst landscape features a high concentration of water-sculpted landmarks, from the 106-meter Boka waterfall to the multi-level Martuljek falls. This collection highlights the region's geological diversity, including Italy’s Grotta di Villanova, Europe’s longest contact cave, and the unique cave-church of San Giovanni d'Antro. Visitors can explore emerald pools at Kozjak, the hydrologically significant Savica, and the glacial-fed Peričnik, where trails allow passage behind the falling water.
A Savica Waterfall
A 78-meter-high double waterfall fed by a karst spring, located within a national park. The waterfall is linked hydrologically to a nearby lake and is known for its natural and cultural significance.
B Peričnik Falls
Peričnik Falls is a waterfall in Triglav National Park, Slovenia.
C Veliki Kozjak
A 15-meter waterfall captured within a cavernous limestone amphitheater. It flows into a deep emerald pool and is accessible via a forest path along the Kozjak stream near Kobarid.
D Slap Virje
A multi-stranded waterfall fed by the karst spring of the Glijun stream. The water cascades over a wide, moss-covered rock face into a green pool near the village of Plužna.
E Boka
Boka is a waterfall in the western part of Slovenia, near the Soča River.
F I. Martuljški slap
The lower of two falls in the Martuljek forest, dropping 29 meters over a vertical wall. It is reached via a trail starting from Gozd Martuljek.
Grotta nuova di Villanova
Europe's longest contact cave, featuring over 8 kilometers of explored passages. Guided tours lead through illuminated galleries showcasing varied stalactite and stalagmite formations.
H Šum Waterfall
A 13-meter waterfall located at the end of the Vintgar Gorge. It is the largest river waterfall in Slovenia, marking the point where the Radovna River exits the canyon.
I Gregorčič waterfall
An 88-meter waterfall named after the Slovenian poet Simon Gregorčič. Located in a remote ravine near Selce, it is one of the highest falls in the Krn mountains.
J San Giovanni d'Antro / Landarska jama
A karst cave containing a 15th-century Gothic church and a wooden altar. Historically used as a defensive fortification, the site includes archaeological remains from the Roman and medieval periods.
K II. Martuljški slap
A 110-meter waterfall descending in three stages down the face of Mount Špik. Reaching the upper fall requires a steep hike and a short climb with fixed steel cables.
L Zapotok
A series of waterfalls in the Zapotoški potok stream within the Trenta Valley. The highest drop is approximately 30 meters, surrounded by the high peaks of the Julian Alps.
M Grotta Turchnaiama
A karst cave in the Natisone Valleys of Italy. It serves as an archaeological site where evidence of prehistoric human presence has been discovered.
N Mali Kozjak Waterfall
A smaller waterfall located downstream from its famous counterpart, Veliki Kozjak. It features a visible bridge and is part of the themed trail near Kobarid.
O Fontanon di Goriuda
Emerging from a karst cave in the Raccolana Valley, this waterfall plunges into a turquoise pool. A trail allows visitors to walk behind the water curtain.
P Šum
A 25-meter waterfall on the Nemiljščica stream near the village of Besnica. It is one of the highest waterfalls in the foothills of the Julian Alps near Kranj.
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