Vintgar Gorge

Gorge Gorje, Radovljica, Slovenia

What to expect

Vintgar Gorge is a beautiful gorge located in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, near the town of Gorje. It is one of the most beautiful gorges in the world and is known for its stunning natural scenery, with over 600 species of plants along its 1,600-meter path. The gorge is carved by the Radovna River and features waterfalls, pools, and rapids. A study trail runs across the gorge, with wooden bridges and Žumer galleries, ending at the 13-meter high Šum river waterfall. The gorge is also the gateway to the Triglav National Park and is considered one of the most important tourist sights in Slovenia

Plan your family visit to the Vintgar Gorge with these blog insights 👇

Wanderings with children in Slovenia

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through the gorge with our kids and they enjoyed the scenic views

Highlights: The kids loved the hike and the scenic views, and we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere ✨

Vintgar Gorge Slovenia | A Simple And Stunning Hike

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Vintgar Gorge trail, a 1.6-kilometer-long gorge carved out by the Radovna River, and enjoyed the scenic views of waterfalls and rapids

Highlights: We were speechless, and our daughter loved the playground near the church and the sheep and cows in the pasture ✨

Slovenia (Julian Alps) with young children

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through the Vintgar Gorge and enjoyed the scenic views

Highlights: The family enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the unique geological formations ✨

10 Easter holidays with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Vintgar Gorge, where we took a hike and enjoyed the scenery

Highlights: The kids loved the hike and the beautiful waterfalls ✨

Spring in Bled and Ljubljana with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a hike through the gorge and admired the scenic views

Highlights: The kids loved the hike and the scenic views of the gorge ✨

Vintgar Gorge: a beautiful nature visit in Slovenia with the family!

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the 1600m long wooden passageway, following the Radovna river, and admired the beautiful scenery

Highlights: We found the gorges so photogenic that we preferred to return along the same path ✨

Family trip to Slovenia: the best thing to do!

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through the gorge and took in the views

Highlights: The kids loved the hike and the views of the river ✨

Bohinj with kids: 6 fun kids' activities in a row!

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the gorge, but unfortunately it was raining and the water was not clear

Highlights: Despite the pouring rain, it is beautiful and fortunately not cold ✨

Lake Bled with kids: 6 fun kids' activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked a beautiful route of 1.5 kilometers along the flowing water and waterfalls

Highlights: It is an ideal outing to do when it is very hot since you walk a lot in the shade at the gorge ✨

Triglav National Park with kids: 6 kids' activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through the Vintgar Gorge and visited the Šum waterfall

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the magical mist over the water ✨