recommended route
Circular walking route through the Vintgar gorge
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Soteska VintgarPhoto: Jošt Gantar, Turizem Bled
Take a round trip offering an interesting trail alongside the gorge and the slopes of Hom hill – from here you will able to see the Ljubljana basin, the Karavanke mountains and the Julian Alps.
The Vintgar Gorge, formed by the Radovna river between the Hom and Boršt hills, is one of the most beautiful gorges in Slovenia. The Radovna river leaves the Vintgar Gorge on the eastern side and descends into the depths via the Šum waterfall. A single arched railway bridge, built in 1878, crosses the gorge above the waterfall and 33.5 metres above the path. The Vintgar Gorge was discovered in 1891, but paths, bridges and galleries had to be built in order for it to become accessible by the public. The gorge was opened to the public in 1893 and nowadays it is one of the most visited natural beauty spots in Slovenia.
Author’s recommendation
- Don’t forget to bring your camera!
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The map of hiking trails in Bled will be of great help.
- We encourage you to take this round trip to avoid the crowds in the gorge in the summer months and walk back on the same path you came on.
- There is a fee for the Vintgar Gorge.
Track types
Safety information
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On rainy days the path can be slippery, so be careful, especially from the Šum waterfall towards St Catherine’s Church at Hom.
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In summer, a section of the path (from St Catherine’s Church at Hom in the direction of the carpark lot at Vintgar) is highly exposed to the sun.
Tips and hints
TIC INFOCENTER Triglavska roža Bled
Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI – 4260 Bled
E-maili: info@visitbled.si , info.trb@tnp.gov.si
Tel: +386 (0)4 5780 205
Web address: http://www.bled.si ; http://www.tnp.si
TIC - Turistično Društvo Bled
Cesta svobode 10, SI – 4260 Bled
E-mail: info@td-bled.si
Tel: +386 (0)4 5741 122
Web address: http://www.td-bled.si/
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Turn-by-turn directions
VINTGAR PARKING LOT - ŠUM WATERFALL - ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH - VINTGAR PARKING LOT
The path through the gorge to the waterfall is 1.6 km long and there are several wooden bridges you need to cross along the way. At the Šum Waterfall you can follow the signpost pointing towards St Catherine’s Church and after 20 min of walking through the forest you will end up at the viewpoint at Hom. You then continue on the so-called rim of Podhom, where a signpost for the Vintgar carpark will take you down the slope to the starting point.
Note
Public transport
- Bus: Take the bus from the main bus station in Bled and get off at the Podhom or Spodnje Gorje – store stops. Continue walking (1.5 km) to the Vintgar Gorge entrance point.
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Train: Get off at Podhom railway station and then continue walking (1.5 km) to the Vintgar Gorge entrance point.
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Shuttle Bus: During summer season a shuttle bus is available from Bled to the carpark before the Vintgar Gorge entrance point.
Getting there
Along the northern Bled by-pass road in the direction Spodnje Gorje/Vintgar.Address: Podhom 80, 4247 Zgornje Gorje
Parking
There is also a public pay carpark in front of the Vintgar Gorge entrance point.Coordinates
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Equipment
- Light hiking shoes or sneakers are recommended.
- The use of sun protection is recommended on sunny days.
- In the warmer part of the year the use of tick repellent is recommended
Statistics
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
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