Tour of Lake Bohinj and Savica Waterfall

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very busy route. Instead of following the busy road, it’s better to take the small path through the woods that starts at the fountain, heading from the car park. Please note: parking costs €3 per hour; expect to pay €12 to €15 for the whole trip (there’s also an admission charge for the waterfall). Paid car parks are available everywhere.

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Date of your route : Jan 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route.
The waterfall is worth a visit if the route isn’t too busy. Please note there is an admission charge.
The end of the lake isn’t worth a detour, as it runs alongside a road. Stick to the undeveloped side.

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Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Walk completed on 19 July 2023 with three children aged 8, 10 and 12

The walk around the lake isn’t really worth it; the northern shore isn’t easily accessible for a refreshing swim and the southern section offers few views.
The path from 5 to 6 is the least busy and the most pleasant.
The climb up to the waterfall is extremely busy, as is the viewpoint overlooking the waterfall. The entrance fee for the waterfall is steep, but not going all the way to the top would take a lot of the point out of the hike.

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Date of your route : Jul 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, easy hike. The route is straightforward. Although this is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist spots, we weren’t bothered by the crowds.
The car park is on the right in a field just before you reach the village (with shops and hotels). It cost us 7 euros for the day.
Slap Savica is certainly a pretty waterfall, but having to pay to see it is a bit cheeky. Those who drive up there – the vast majority – also have to park in a pay-and-display car park. It’s true that in this country, we felt we were paying at the till a bit too often to see sites in the great outdoors.
The walk back is straightforward and very pleasant, with the chance to swim in water at a comfortable temperature.
As for the timetable, it’s best to allow plenty of time, between the snack break and the swimming breaks.
Everything you need for a lovely day out...

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Date of your route : Jul 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

At the start, we decided to take the path further south shown on the map rather than follow the footpath running alongside the road. This path is very easy to follow and marked with yellow signs with white borders. It adds nearly 4 km to the walk, but it’s much more pleasant to walk through this beautiful forest.
To visit Slap Savica, it’s best to set off very early, otherwise you’ll have to queue to reach the final viewpoint.
The return journey along the track running alongside the lake to the north is a bit tedious.
At the car park at the start, remember to have the exact €15 for the day’s entry, as the ticket machines do not give change.

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