Gorges and waterfalls of the Trebuščica valley
The Trebuščica valley is full of wild gorges. The best known is Gačnik, and the easiest to reach is the Pršjak waterfall, about 27 metres high.
15 min by car1 to 3 hoursfamilies (waterfall), guided canyoning
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Where
The Pršjak waterfall is above Gorenja Trebuša, about three kilometres up the road from the turn in Dolenja Trebuša. A sign by the road marks it.
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How
In Dolenja Trebuša, turn towards Čepovan, keep right at the next junction past the church, then bear slightly left towards Gorenja Trebuša and the fish farm. After about three kilometres you reach the sign for the waterfall. Short-stay parking (2 hours at most) is on the left side of the road; the waterfall is a few minutes on foot.
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Why
A green pool under the falls, moss on the rocks and shade even on the hottest days. The Carniolan primrose grows in the shady parts of the gorges; please don't pick it.
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Permits and rules
You need no permit to see the waterfall. Go into gorges such as Gačnik only with a licensed canyoning guide; an organised canyoning trip takes two to three hours. After rain the rocks are slippery and the water rises fast.
Stay by the river
Apartma Tolmun is a good base for all of this. Check your dates and send an inquiry.
See also
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Scenic trails above the valley
Walking and cycling routes towards Šebrelje, Govci and the Vojsko plateau, with views over the Idrijca valley and the Julian Alps.
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Where the Idrijca meets the Trebuščica
Swimming in clear pools, pebble banks and fly fishing on the Idrijca, known for its marble trout.