Vintgar Gorge
Blejski Vintgar
A limestone gorge about 4 km north of Lake Bled, where wooden walkways are built along the cliffs above the emerald-green Radovna River. The route ends at the 16 m-high Šum Falls.
Vintgar Gorge was carved by the Radovna River through limestone. It is about 1.6 km long, with cliffs 50–100 m high on both sides. The river is clear and emerald green, with rapids, deep pools and small waterfalls along the way. After the gorge was discovered in 1891, wooden walkways and bridges were built along the cliffs. It opened to visitors in 1893 and is one of Slovenia's earliest natural tourist attractions. It lies on the edge of Triglav National Park.
The route starts at the southern entrance and follows the walkway north, crossing several wooden bridges. It ends at the Šum Falls, about 16 m high. Along the way, you can see a stone arch railway bridge built in 1906 that spans the gorge.
Travel tip: To protect the environment and manage crowds, the gorge has recently been made one-way. Once you enter, you cannot return the same way. You must take a forest trail back to the entrance. You must also buy tickets in advance on the official website for a set time slot. Tickets cost about EUR 10–15 (check the official website for current prices). The gorge closes in winter, roughly from December to March.
Getting there: In summer, shuttle buses run from Lake Bled to the entrance. Alternatively, it's about an hour on foot or by bike. The full loop takes about 1.5–2 hours. The paths are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. Strollers are not suitable.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Nov 08:00–17:00/18:00 (varies by season; timed booking required; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Bled Castle
- Lake Bled & Bled Island
- Ojstrica & Mala Osojnica Viewpoints
- Straža Hill Bled
- Pokljuka Gorge
- Radovljica
- Kropa
- Slovenian Alpine Museum