Pericnik Waterfall

Pericnik Waterfall is a magnificent waterfall located in the beautiful Vrata valley, about half an hour drive from Bled. The road from the village of Mojstrana is slightly uphill, but not too difficult. It follows a small river called Triglavska Bistrica, which is picturesque. The short walk up to the Pericnik falls is steep but fun and takes less than 10 minutes. The waterfall is spectacular (52 meters drop). You can walk behind it and climb right down to the pool beneath it too (as long as you don’t mind being sprayed with mist). In winter, the waterfall turns into innumerable icicles and floes in delicate shades of blue and green.

Note: Pericnik Waterfall actually falls down in two steps and consists of two waterfalls: the upper fall is 16 meters high and the lower fall 52 meters. The lower part is the most interesting part.

The 52-meter-high Pericnik Waterfall in Slovenia
The 52-meter-high Pericnik Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall in the Triglav National Park, located in the Vrata valley near the village of Mojstrana. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

Pericnik Waterfall in Slovenia
The unique thing about the Pericnik is that you can walk behind the waterfall, and if you don’t mind being sprayed with mist, you can descend right down to the pool at its base. (photo: Jost Gantar / slovenia.info)

Pericnik Waterfall in Vrata Valley near Mojstrana, Slovenia
You should not miss the beautiful waterfall of Pericnik – definitively a must see in Slovenia and one of the best falls in the country. Such an amazing drop! (photo: Matjaž Vidmar / slovenia.info)

A female hiker in front of Pericnik Waterfall in Vrata Valley in Slovenia
Off the beaten track, the Pericnik waterfall is set in the Vrata Valley and offers magnificent views. (photo: Nea Culpa d.o.o. / slovenia.info)

A hiker behind Pericnik Waterfall in Vrata Valley in Slovenia
The best part of the Pericnik waterfall is that you can walk behind it. (photo: Nea Culpa d.o.o. / slovenia.info)

A pool at the base of Pericnik Waterfall in Vrata Valley in Slovenia
You can walk down to the pool level, but be ready to take a shower! And don’t forget to protect your camera, it’s like taking a mist shower. (photo: Ales Zdesar / slovenia.info)

Upper Pericnik Waterfall in Slovenia
There are actually two Pericnik waterfalls, this is the 16-metre-high Upper Pericnik fall. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

A hiker behind Upper Pericnik Waterfall in Vrata Valley in Slovenia
If you are fit and don’t mind a more technical walk (you have to hold a chain), you can keep climbing to reach the Upper Pericnik Waterfall. With only a 16-meter drop it’s less impressive. (photo: Iztok Medja / slovenia.info)

Frozen Pericnik Waterfall above Vrata Valley in winter
Pericnik Waterfall is also very famous for its winter beauty. When the temperature drops, water freeze and the waterfall is covered with icicles dropping from the rock. (photo: Ales Zdesar / slovenia.info)

Frozen Pericnik waterfall in Slovenia and beautiful formation of icicles
The frozen Pericnik waterfall and beautiful formation of icicles. Quite a sight! Very appreciated by photographers. (photo: Bojan Kolman)

More info about the Pericnik Waterfall: Pericnik Waterfall Review
More Pericnik Waterfall photos: 10 Beautiful Photos To Inspire You to Visit the Pericnik Waterfall

Location:
Pericnik waterfall address: Triglavska cesta 69, 4281 Mojstrana, Slovenia
Pericnik waterfall Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.43868, 13.89633
Pericnik waterfall GPS coordinates: 46° 26′ 19.2696” N     13° 53′ 46.8204” E
Traditional region: Upper Carniola (Slovene: Gorenjska)
Municipality: Kranjska Gora

Directions from Apartments Fine Stay to the Pericnik Waterfall (drive 22 km, 25 minutes)

Directions from Apartments Fine Stay Bled to the Pericnik Waterfall (drive 31 km, 30 minutes)

One thought on “Pericnik Waterfall”

  1. The falls are beautiful and we are glad we made the effort to see them. It was great to walk behind the waterfall and it was very impressive.

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