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Vintgar Gorge

Bled  >  Slovenia

A beautiful gorge with rapids and waterfalls where you can find, among others Pescărel negru and Codobatură de munte.

Added* by Bert Ketelaar
Most recent update 8 iunie 2024

Description

Vintgar Gorge is a 1.6 km gorge on the edge of Triglav National Park. Carved by the Radovna River, it is the continuation of the Radovna Valley. The canyon walls are 50 to 100 meters high. The stream has created pools and rapids, and terminates in the Šum Falls, the largest river waterfall in Slovenia. The narrow gorge has a path with wooden planks that you walk in one direction. The way back is through the forest. Among the birds you can encounter are Silvie cu cap negru, Codobatură albă, Pescărel negru and Codobatură de munte.

Details

Access

Vintgar Gorge is located 4 km northwest of Bled. You can park near the entrance. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking. You can only explore the gorge on foot in one direction. The length is 1.6 km, about a 45-minute walk and back in about 90 minutes. It costs € 10 per person entrance and parking is also € 10 (2024). Public transport: Buses run from Bled to Vintgar Gorge.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , River

Conditions

Mountainous , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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