The Martuljek waterfalls could be said to be real pearls of the Slovenian Alpine world. Due to the beautiful and easy access through the picturesque gorge, the lower ~ 30 m high Martuljek waterfall (basically two waterfalls) was a popular excursion point. Geomorphological processes in the gorge are intense and the path through the Martuljek gorge is very dangerous today due to falling rocks.
With a little more fitness, the upper waterfalls of Martuljek Potok are also relatively easily accessible. The upper waterfall is over 100 m high and consists of four stages. The upper part hidden in a deep notch in the rock is 34 m high. The waterfall then turns almost perpendicular in successive 15-meter and 5-meter steps and then continues to the highest 48 m high lower level, which is enclosed in a narrow gutter and falls into a rock-strewn pool.
ACCESS: The most beautiful path was once before the decaying Špik boarding house in Gozd Martuljek. After only ten minutes of moderate walking, you can reach Martuljek stream along the forest path. Once a well-kept and very picturesque path, it led through a more than 300 meters long and more than 100 meters deep Vintgar - Martuljek Gorge. Today, due to intensive geomorphological processes, the path through the gorge is deadly.
For a safe path, it is necessary to choose a forest path from Martuljek, which goes towards the mountain Jasenje. After 1400 m, a path branches off, which leads below the Lower Martuljek Waterfall. Although access is secured, it can be extremely dangerous because it is crunchy and also slippery. A careless visitor can quickly slip into the deep - very dangerous! The right path leads to the upper Martuljek waterfall and Aku. It turns into a fairly steep path, which requires physical fitness and suitable hiking shoes.