Discover the amazing Pekel gorge, swim under the waterfalls and refresh in a sinkhole lake.

Duration

4 hours

About

PEKEL GORGE – PODPEŠKO LAKE – LJUBLJANA MARSHES

Have you ever been in a capital city where you can join refreshing outdoor adventures in the nature through the day and still catch most of the afternoon to explore the city? No? Read on…

This half day experience starts in Ljubljana, where we pick you up and drive to gorge with a wild name Pekel "Hell". Local stream has carved a wonderful gorge with beautiful waterfalls and pools. Summers in the gorge are pleasantly chilly and offer you to swim in deep pools under the waterfalls. Hike to waterfalls includes several demanding sections, but it is well maintained and protected.

After the refreshing hike, path takes us to sinkhole Podpeč Lake, small, but in many ways special natural pearl on the edge of the Ljubljana Marshes, where you can take a swim or just relax by the lake.

On the way home we pass The Ljubljana Marshes included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is is a unique landscape at the doorstep of Ljubljana.

If the tour is not enough for you, we recommend you to join us on our "City from the water" tour. Choose between canoeing or SUP trip on Ljubljanica river, to discover lively old town of Ljubljana from the water. You will love this perspective of the city.

Meeting point Pick up included please let us know at the next step

Price includes: Licensed tourist guide Sightseeing as desired and information on the surrounding areas Organization Transportation in an airconditioned car/van Parking and other fees

Not included in the price: Food and drinks Travel and activity insurance Any other items not mentioned as included

More info

Pekel Gorge is perfect destination to escape the summer heat and cool down even though you are hiking. Ljubljana can be very hot in the summer, so a half day trip to a cooler and quieter place is a nice change for many. From the start secured path leads us from 350 m above sea level all the way up to the top of the gorge - Devil's tooth (650 m above sea level).

The path is easy at first and leads past many whirls and pools. Later on, the path is steep, but secured with stemples and steel cables. We visit Pekel Gorge for hiking to its 5 waterfalls. If you are fit enough, not afraid of heights and some challenging climbs (including rungs, steep ladders), you will have no problems with reaching all 5 waterfalls. But if you are not feeling comfortable to do these climbs or maybe traveling with young kids, there’s still nice path up to the second waterfall (16 meters high). We can adjust the route to all types of groups.

Difficulty Moderate to demanding

Hiking distance: 4 km

Total ascent: ca. 260 m

If the tour is not enough for you, we recommend you to join us on our "City from the water" tour. Choose between canoeing or SUP trip on Ljubljanica river, to discover lively old town of Ljubljana from the water. You will love this perspective of the city.

*Note that for this trip there is a surcharge.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and sport (hiking) shoes
• A jacket or a sweater is advisable, since the temperatures varies in the gorge
• Swimsuit and a towel
• Bottled water is recommended