Introducing Mostnica Gorge
The Mostnica Gorge or Korita Mostnice as it is called in Slovene is a 2 km (1.2 mi) gorge carved by the Mostnica stream. The gorge is located in the Voje Valley near the Stara Fuzina village, about two kilometres northeast of Lake Bohinj.
Mostnica Gorge Review
Mostnica Gorge is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the Lake Bohinj area. A great place to start exploring this extraordinary gorge is the village of Stara Fuzina, where you pass the Zois mansion right up to Devil’s Bridge. There’s a trail not far from the bridge that leads through a forest, where you can see the gorge. Along the gorge you can observe interesting and very beautiful creations of nature like pools and waterfalls. It’s amazing what nature can do. It’s a photography enthusiast’s paradise. The most photographed spot in the Mostnica gorge is a hollow rock called the Little Elephant. The gorge is two kilometres long and was carved by the Mostnica stream. The hike in both directions takes about an hour and a half and is quite easy, not strenuous at all. Appropriate for any level, but be prepared that it can get a little slippery in some places (especially if it rained during the previous days) so make sure to wear good shoes. Otherwise, it’s a really nice walk through the forest, while you admire the emerald green water. Unlike the much more touristy Vintgar gorge, it’s a natural walk without the wood walkways and the crowds of tourists walking on them. The water is crystal clear, very cold and it’s really the color you see on the pictures. There is also several bridges which you can cross.
At the end of the gorge, there is a short up-hill path which takes you to the restaurant, where you can enjoy a great view and delicious homemade food. The entrance fee of €2,5 for adults, €2 for students and €1,25 for children, is used to keep this area well maintained and protected. All in all, Mostnica Gorge is really beautiful and you shouldn’t miss it if you are staying in the Bohinj area and you like nature and walking.
Mostnica Gorge Pictures
View our image gallery with 12 high-resolution photos that prove you absolutely have to visit the Mostnica Gorge!
Two photos below by Gregor Skoberne
The beautiful Mostnica gorge.
The gorge lies in the Voje valley northeast of Lake Bohinj.
Two photos below by Daniel Tomanovic
The Little Elephant natural formation in the gorge.
The water is crystal-clear and unbelievably emerald.
Photo by Luka Esenko
The clear mountain stream Mostnica meandering picturesquely in autumn.
Next 7 photos below by Bojan Kolman
A hollow rock which got the name Little Elephant.
The water is crystal clear and emerald green.
Be sure to bring back up batteries for your camera – you’ll want to take a ton of pictures!
The gorge was cut by the Mostnica stream and surrounded by lovely beech woods.
The gorge is so deep and narrow in places that you barely see the river below.
Amazing limestone carving and deep turquoise pools.
A stone bridge, Devil’s Bridge or Hudicev Most as it is called in Slovene, which spans the deep gorge.
For more beautiful photos visit our picture gallery: 9 Beautiful Mostnica Gorge Photos to Inspire Your Next Trip!
Mostnica Gorge location on the map
Address: Stara Fuzina 217, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia
Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.29842, 13.88540
GPS coordinates: 46° 17′ 54.3120” N 13° 53′ 7.4400” E
Region: Gorenjska (a.k.a Upper Carniola a.k.a Slovenian Alps a.k.a Oberkrain)
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