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Savica Waterfall

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A short lakeside walk from Lake Bohinj leads to a steep staircase climbing to this two-part waterfall, considered the source of the emerald Sava Bohinjka river. A local legend holds it was created by a mythical chamois-herding water sprite.

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Source waterfall of Lake Bohinj most-visited valley Essentials guide

Savica Waterfall drops 78 metres (256 ft) on the Savica, inside Triglav National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Bohinj, with LJU the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.

Spring snowmelt and autumn rains keep the two-tiered drop at its fullest.

What you can do here

Hiking

From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.

Photography

Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.

When to go

Spring snowmelt and autumn rains keep the two-tiered drop at its fullest.

Entry: Small entry fee ~3 EUR

Getting there

Base townBohinj
AirportLJU
CountrySlovenia
RegionJulian Alps, Europe
AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail

Flights to LJU Car hire Route options

On the map

46.2994, 13.8869

Quick answers

How tall is Savica Waterfall?

Savica Waterfall drops 78 metres (256 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Savica.

When is the best time to visit Savica Waterfall?

Peak flow is May to June and September to October. Spring snowmelt and autumn rains keep the two-tiered drop at its fullest.

What can you do at Savica Waterfall?

Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.

How do you get to Savica Waterfall?

The usual base is Bohinj, and the closest airport is LJU. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Small entry fee ~3 EUR.