Pekel Waterfalls

If you want to experience and see the waterfalls of Slovenia in a nutshell, you can do so by visiting the waterfalls of the Otavščica stream (Pekel waterfalls) at Borovnica. Access to most waterfalls is appropriately marked and properly equipped with stairs, steel ropes over precipices, and wooden footbridges.

The Otavščica stream originates below the villages of D. Otave and G. Otave. It makes its way through a steep gorge and is actually one big cascading area. An inscription and a map carved into a trunk at the beginning of the ascent reminds us of five waterfalls, but there are actually seven of them. In spring, one can feel the harmony between the falling water and blooming greenery, while winter offers fantastic frozen shapes.

ACCESS

Important notice: Before embarking on the trail, it is necessary to know that a safe trail requires appropriate mountaineering footwear and physical fitness. The path to the upper waterfalls is partly a climb and is not suitable for small children or pets.

From Vrhnika, pass Bistra to Borovnica, then follow the road through Ohonica and Pristava to the "Pekel" mountain hut. From here, follow the marked path through the meadow. Within 5 minutes of walking, you reach the first rapids (5m drop).

Continuing up the left bank, you reach the first three noises (Waterfall Mark 1). Soon, a rocky wall appears where the second waterfall (15+ m) falls. Wooden stairs lead to the top, where the pool of the third waterfall (Kozjak) is located (20m total height).

Iron ladders lead to the fourth waterfall (7m). Further up, you reach the fifth waterfall, which scatters into a magnificent fan shape (15+ m). Above it, the sixth fall is hidden in troughs, and the path ends at the highest, seventh waterfall, dropping approximately 20+ meters.