Dovžanova soteska is 200 m long narrow in the valley of Tržiška Bistrica, 2 km northwest of Tržič. Tesen used to be a natural obstacle on the road in the direction of Tržič - Jelendol. A suspension wooden bridge was erected over the strait, which was exposed to the torrential Tržiška Bistrica and was repeatedly destroyed by the raging river - hence the name "Devil's Bridge". In the upper part of the Tržiška Bistrica valley, the Born family owned property in the 19th century. Baron Born had a road built with a tunnel on the left side of Tržiška Bistrica, which was completed in 1895.
Due to its geological peculiarities and rich paleontological site, the Dovžan Gorge is protected as a natural monument. In a small area, different types of rocks change, so the area itself is interesting to learn about geology. The Slovenian Geological Trail also leads across the gorge. Above the Dovžan gorge, the river Tržiška Bistrica flows over landslide blocks in a 300 m long waterfall.
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