Introducing Waterfall Rinka
The Rinka Waterfall or Slap Rinka as it is called in Slovene is one of the most beautiful and best-known waterfalls in Slovenia, located in the Logar Valley (Slovene: Logarska Dolina) in the far north of the country, close to the Austrian border. Protected as a natural monument, it is the second highest free-falling waterfall in Slovenia with a 90-meter drop. It is a very popular tourist destination and leaves a powerful impression, especially after periods of heavy rain. It is also the source of the Savinja River.
Rinka Waterfall Review
Waterfall Rinka is situated at the far-end of the beautiful Logar Valey on the northern side of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, close to the border with Austria. The beauty is that you don’t have to hike for miles to see it. It’s a 10 minute easy walk up a forested slope from the parking lot to the bottom of the waterfall. It is also possible to climb to the top of the waterfall by a well-marked and scenic hiking trail – it is a moderate hike of approximately 20 minutes, just wear proper shoes because it can get slippery.
The waterfall itself is absolutely magnificent and very photogenic. With a 90-meter drop (295 feet), it’s the second highest waterfall in Slovenia. The sound of the waterfall can be heard from quite some distance. As soon as the water hits the bottom, it goes underground (and reappears in the lower part of the Logar Valley as the Crna river). in 1987, the waterfall has been proclaimed a natural heritage feature. To the right of the waterfall, partly embedded in the cliff itself, is located a lovely little bar called Eagle’s Nest which offers refreshments, juices, coffee, and snacks. During the winter months of December through February the waterfall freezes and turns into a perfect playground for ice climbing enthusiasts.
The entrance to the waterfall is free, but from April to September (and at weekends in October) cars must pay €7 and motorcycles €5 at the entrance of the Logar Valey.
Rinka Waterfall Pictures
View our image gallery with 4 high-resolution photos that prove you absolutely have to visit the Rinka Waterfall!
Two photos below by Masa Vodenik
The beautiful Rinka waterfall.
View of the waterfall from an elevated position.
Photo by Bojan Kolman
The Eagle’s Nest bar is to the right of the waterfall.
Photo by Bostjan Kersbaumer
Rinka is the second highest free-falling waterfall in Slovenia with a 90-meter drop.
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Waterfall Rinka is absolutely magnificent and very photogenic, it drops a spectacular 90 meters and is the second highest waterfall in Slovenia. |
Waterfall Rinka location on the map
Address: Logarska Dolina 16, 3335 Solčava, Slovenia
Latitude and Longitude coordinates: 46.371114, 14.592537
GPS coordinates: 46° 22′ 16.0104” N 14° 35′ 33.1332” E
Region: Slovenian Styria
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Overall Rating: Located in the heart of the Kamnik Savinja Alps (close to the border with Austria), the Logar Valley or Logarska Dolina as it is called in Slovene is considered by many as one of the most beautiful valleys not only in Slovenia but in the whole of Europe. It is a U-shaped glacial valley, about 7 kilometres long and between 250 and 500 metres wide, carpeted with green meadows and hemmed in by icy gray peaks. |
Overall Rating: Robanov Kot is a gorgeous alpine valley which is protected as a landscape park since 1987. What attracts visitors to the valley is the peace and tranquillity and the exquisite beauty of the countryside. Farming is still the main way of life here but many of the farms now also welcome visitors, who can spend the night, taste delicious local dishes, or have a glass of homemade liquor, all surrounded by pristine nature. |
Overall Rating: Waterfall Rinka is situated at the far-end of the beautiful Logar Valey on the northern side of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The waterfall is absolutely magnificent and very photogenic. With a 90-meter drop (295 feet), it’s the second highest waterfall in Slovenia. The sound of the waterfall can be heard from quite some distance. |