Natural attractions in Kranjska Gora

Slovenia's Natural Wonders

Located within the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park, this collection features the diverse hydrology of the Kranjska Gora region. It includes the iconic Lake Jasna and the multi-tiered Peričnik and Martuljek waterfalls. High-altitude highlights include the Križ lakes—Slovenia's highest-lying karst lakes—and the Nadiža waterfall, which marks the emergence of the Sava Dolinka river. The list also encompasses lesser-known glacial features like the intermittent Ledine lake and the steep ravines of the Martuljek forest.

Slovenia's Natural Wonders — Map

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Lake Jasna

Two interconnected artificial lakes at the confluence of the Velika and Mala Pišnica streams. It features a bronze statue of the Zlatorog (Goldhorn) and offers views of the Prisank and Razor peaks.

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Peričnik Falls

Peričnik Falls is a waterfall in Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

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Levi Skočniki

Part of the Skočniki waterfall system located in the Martuljek forest, situated on the left side of the stream bed.

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I. Martuljški slap

The lower Martuljek waterfall drops 29 meters into a narrow limestone gorge. It is accessible via a forest trail starting from Gozd Martuljek.

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II. Martuljški slap

The upper Martuljek waterfall cascades 110 meters down a vertical wall. The final approach to the fall involves a steep path equipped with steel cables.

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Ledine

An intermittent glacial lake in the Planica Valley that appears during periods of heavy rain or significant snowmelt from the surrounding peaks.

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Slap Nadiža

The source of the Sava Dolinka river, this waterfall emerges from a cliffside spring in the Tamar Valley at the foot of the Ponce mountains.

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Jermanovi slapovi

A series of waterfalls on the Jerman stream near Gozd Martuljek, accessible via a marked path leading through the forest.

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Slap Črne vode

Located in the Tamar Valley near the Planica Nordic Centre, this waterfall flows over a dark, moss-covered rock face.

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Slap Kačji graben

A secluded waterfall situated in the steep Kačji graben ravine above the village of Srednji Vrh.

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Desni Skočniki

The right-hand section of the Skočniki waterfalls, located within the rugged terrain of the Martuljek mountain group.

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Srednje Kriško jezero

The middle lake of the Križ plateau, situated at an elevation of 1,939 meters in the heart of the Julian Alps.

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Spodnje Kriško jezero

The lowest of the three Križ lakes, located at 1,880 meters near the Pogačnik mountain hut.

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Mlinarica

A protected natural monument featuring a narrow, 1-kilometer long gorge and a 58-meter high waterfall at the mouth of the Mlinarica stream.

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Zgornje Kriško jezero

The highest-lying lake in Slovenia, situated at an altitude of 2,150 meters on the alpine Križ plateau.

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Pišnica waterfall

A series of cascades and emerald pools on the Pišnica river along the path leading toward the Krnica valley.

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Lopa

A karst cave located on the slopes of the Julian Alps near Kranjska Gora.

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Zgornji Peričnikov slap

The upper tier of the Peričnik waterfall system, standing 16 meters tall and located just above the larger lower fall.

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Dobršniški slapovi

A series of eight waterfalls in the Dobršnik gorge, with heights ranging from 5 to 22 meters.

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Kriški podi 30

A high-altitude karst feature located on the Kriški podi plateau.

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