Introducing Pericnik Waterfall
The Pericnik Waterfall is a well-known waterfall in Slovenia and is part of the Triglav National Park. There are actually two waterfalls: the Upper Pericnik Waterfall, which is 16 meters (52 feet) high and the Lower Pericnik Waterfall, which is 52 meters (171 feet) high and is usually simply known as The Pericnik Waterfall.
Pericnik Waterfall Review
Waterfall Pericnik is another delightful waterfall in the Triglav National Park, located in the gorgeous mountain valley of Vrata, a few minutes drive from the village of Mojstrana. The road from Mojstrana is a bit narrow at places and slightly winding and uphill, but not too difficult. It follows the lovely small Triglavska Bistrica river, which is so beautiful and pristine. A short 5 minute trail up to the Pericnik waterfall is fairly steep but not too hard going unless you have a mobility concern.
The waterfall itself is stunning and very photographic, it drops a spectacular 52 meters and is one of the highest waterfalls in Slovenia. The unique thing about Pericnik is that you can walk behind the waterfall, and if you don’t mind being sprayed with mist, you can descend right down to the pool at its base. Just make sure you wear a waterproof jacket or at least a hoodie. The waterfall is also well worth seeing in winter when it turns into innumerable icicles and floes in delicate shades of blue and green.
It is also possible to climb to the Upper Pericnik waterfall. This one is smaller and has a 16-meter drop. The trail is on the left if you face the lower waterfall, the walk isn’t strenuous at all and it is more than worth the effort.
Pericnik Waterfall Pictures
View our image gallery with 10 high-resolution photos that prove you absolutely have to visit the Pericnik Waterfall!
The 52-metre high Pericnik Waterfall. (photo: Jure Kralj)
The waterfall is part of the Triglav National Park. (photo: Jure Kralj)
The unique thing about the waterfall is that you can walk behind it. (photo: Erich Reisinger)
Those who don’t mind being sprayed with mist can descend right down to the pool at Pericnik’s base. (photo: Klara Kulovec)
The waterfall is worth visiting throughout the year, but the most breathtaking sight of it is during winter when the lower part of the waterfall is frozen into beautiful white icicles. (photo: Bojan Kolman)
A beautiful formation of icicles in winter time. (photo: Daniel Tomanovic)
Giant wall of icicles. (photo: Daniel Tomanovic)
The 16-meter high Upper Pericnik waterfall is also worth seeing. (photo: Luka Esenko)
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 The Pericnik is a stunning and very photographic waterfall in Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. It is located in the Vrata valley, some 5 kilometres (3 miles) southeast of the village of Mojstrana, in the northwestern corner of Slovenia. |
 With its 52 meters of height, the Pericnik Waterfall is one of the highest and most famous waterfalls in Slovenia. Thousands of tourists and nature lovers visit it every year. |
 Waterfall Pericnik undergoes a dramatic transformation in winter, as this 52-metre-high waterfall freezes and transforms into a spectacular real-life magical ice kingdom. |
 The most impressive sight of the 52 metre-high Pericnik waterfall is in the winter when it turns into a giant wall of icicles and floes. |
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 The most impressive sight of the Pericnik Waterfall is in the winter months when it turns into a giant wall of icicles and floes. |
Waterfall Pericnik location on the map
Address: Triglavska cesta 69, 4281 Mojstrana, Slovenia
Latitude and Longitude coordinates: 46.439187, 13.894479
GPS coordinates: 46° 26′ 21.0732” N 13° 53′ 40.1244” E
Region: Gorenjska (a.k.a Upper Carniola a.k.a Slovenian Alps a.k.a Oberkrain)
If you want a really cool experience, check out how to go behind the Pericnik waterfall!