Overview

Have you ever been in a capital city where you can join refreshing outdoor adventures in nature throughout 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 a gorge with a wild name – Pekel, which means “Hell” in Slovene, where a persistent local stream has carved a wonderful gorge with beautiful waterfalls and pools. Summers in the gorge are pleasantly chilly and allow you to swim in deep pools under the waterfalls. The hike to the waterfalls includes several demanding sections but is well-maintained and protected.

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

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

Activity

Pekel Gorge is the 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 beginning, a 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 to hike to its 5 waterfalls. If you are fit enough, and not afraid of heights and some challenging climbs (including rungs, steep ladders), you will have no problems reaching all 5 waterfalls. But if you are not feeling comfortable doing these climbs, or maybe traveling with young kids, there’s still a 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:
Cca. 260 m

If the tour is not enough for you, we recommend you join us on our “City From the Water” tour. Choose between canoeing or a SUP trip on the Ljubljanica River to discover the 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 expect

There is so much more to Slovenia than just the usual tourist sights. We offer a unique experience, where you get to know Slovenia in an alternative way. This day trip is a perfect combination of hidden gems and just the right dose of activities.

We would like you to feel like a friend, not a tourist. We offer our activities in small groups (up to 8) which is just the right group size for a relaxed trip, where everything is flexible. Our main attractions along the way are those hidden places that only locals know. In addition, there is always more than one opportunity to taste the delicious local flavors.