Where the Idrijca meets the Trebuščica
Just below the house, the Trebuščica flows into the Idrijca. Pebble banks, green pools and water warm enough in summer for a swim.
3 min walkhalf a day or morefamilies, swimmers, anglers
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Where
A short path across the meadow leads from the apartment to the bank of the Idrijca. Further down the river there are two swimming spots with easy access: Slap ob Idrijci has a deep pool (over 5 metres in places) with a prepared bank, and the other is at Bača pri Modreju.
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How
Bring swimwear, a towel and water shoes for the pebbles. In summer the water warms up to about 22 °C; in the morning and after rain it is noticeably colder.
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Why
Peace and quiet, clear water and the emerald colour of the Idrijca. The pebble bank is good for a picnic, and anglers come for marble trout, grayling and brown trout.
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Permits and rules
Swimming is at your own risk; there are no lifeguards. In the Soča Valley, fishing is allowed only with a valid permit and only with a fly. The waters are managed by the Fisheries Research Institute of Slovenia and the Tolmin angling club; fishing is permitted on the Idrijca from the bridge at Stopnik to the dam at Slap ob Idrijci, and on the Trebuščica from where the Jelenka flows into it down to the confluence. In a drought the club may close them for a while.
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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Gorges and waterfalls of the Trebuščica
The Trebuščica valley is full of wild gorges, the best known being Gačnik. The easiest waterfall to reach is Pršjak, about 27 metres high.
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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.