Savica Waterfall is a magnificent and tall waterfall that is located in the Bohinj Basin, which is in the northwestern part of the small Republic of Slovenia. Savica Waterfall was formed by a combination of alpine glaciation and complex karst hydrology, and its water source originates from the Triglav Lakes Valley, more precisely around the Black Lake, or as it would be in Slovenian Črno jezero. In addition to this, Savica Waterfall also originates from the surrounding limestone slopes, which lie about 500 m (1,640 ft) higher than the waterfall itself.
Being one of the most popular sights in the country, the waterfall is fed by these waters, which flow to it through a horizontal cave tunnel; however, during heavy rains, when the water supply is much larger, the waterfall is in its majestic and very inspirational form. This is the season when you should consider visiting the Bohinj Valley and see the majestic Savica Waterfall in its most powerful form.
The total height of Savica Waterfall is 78 m (256 ft), and to get to this alluring place, a short hike of about 20 minutes is necessary. While this is not very wheelchair friendly, you need to pay an entrance ticket as well, but since the ticket office is open during certain hours, if you are on a tight budget, then you can wait for the office to close and then see Savica in the late afternoon. Getting to the Savica Waterfall is easy and does not require much effort since the trail is well-marked and properly shows the way to reach this majestic place.
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Once you arrive at Savica Waterfall, you will be captivated by the forceful sound it creates, and what is more interesting is that at the bottom of the waterfall, there is an artificially created lake with a small dam. The dam is considered to have been built sometime in 1909, together with the construction of the Bohinj railway tunnel. From this artificial dam, the Savica Waterfall continues as a river with the same name, and flows into the alluring Bohinj Lake, from where it is the beginning of the Sava Bohinjka, which forms the Sava River after joining with the Sava Dolinka.
Still, the Slovenians are really proud of their natural treasure, which is why even the waterfall is immortalized by the Slovene poet France Prešeren in his poem “Krst pri Savici”, and as it is part of the Triglav National Park, Savica Waterfall shall continue to be one of the most important and also most visited places in Slovenia.
In conclusion, if you are visiting this Balkan nation, Savica Waterfall is just a stone’s throw from Lake Bohinj, and if you are interested in hiking and adventurous places, then Savica Waterfall is the place for you to consider visiting. Accessible year-round, Savica Waterfall will make you believe that there are fairytale places that still exist today, and you will leave it with your batteries charged and more inspiration to discover more places in Slovenia.
