Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Slovakia
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Canada
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Waterfall · Ribčev Laz, Gorenjska
Savica Waterfall
The 78-meter waterfall west of Lake Bohinj, which arises from a spring in the rock and falls in two A-shaped jets into a green pool. You reach it by a staircase of more than 500 steps.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Savica Waterfall
Savica springs from a karst source in the rock face of Mount Komarča, fed by water from the lakes in the Triglav valley higher up. The water runs through underground galleries and emerges from the rock already as a waterfall, 78 meters high. Part of the flow separates inside the mountain and reappears further down as a second jet of about 25 meters. Together, the two form an A-shaped figure over a green pool.
Savica is the main source of the Sava Bohinjka, which passes through the lake and then joins the Sava Dolinka to form the Sava, the country’s largest river. The poet France Prešeren made it famous in the poem Krst pri Savici (The Baptism on the Savica).
Access begins at the parking lot by the Savica hut, at the end of the road that passes through Ukanc. From there, a path with more than 500 steps climbs through the forest, passes a viewpoint overlooking the lake and ends at a wooden pavilion facing the fall, in 20 to 25 minutes.
Entrance is paid, and opening hours change with the season. Water volume varies: it is usually higher in spring with the thaw and after rain.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour, including the ascent, the stop at the viewpoint and the descent.
Best time
In spring, with the thaw, and after days of rain, when the waterfall usually has more water. In summer, arrive early to avoid traffic on the staircase. In winter, access depends on the weather.
How to get there
By the road that goes through Ukanc, at the western tip of the lake, to the Savica hut parking lot. In summer, there are buses from Ribčev Laz and Bohinjska Bistrica to there. On foot from Ukanc, about an hour’s walk.
Tip
Wear sneakers or boots with firm soles: the steps get wet. Stop at the halfway viewpoint to see the western tip of the lake.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Savica Waterfall
How high is the Savica waterfall?
The main drop is 78 meters. A second, smaller jet falls beside it, forming an A shape.
How many steps are on the Savica trail?
More than 500 steps, from the Savica hut parking area up to the pavilion in front of the waterfall, in 20 to 25 minutes.
Do you have to pay to see the Savica waterfall?
Yes, there is an entrance fee; check the current price list. Parking is charged separately.
How do you get to Savica without a car?
In summer, buses run from Ribčev Laz and Bohinjska Bistrica to the Savica hut. Outside the season, get off in Ukanc and walk about an hour.