Peričnik Falls

Description

Peričnik Falls (pronounced [pɛˈɾiːtʃnik]; Slovene: slap Peričnik) is a waterfall in Triglav National Park, Slovenia. The waterfall consists of two distinct cascades: the 16-metre Upper Peričnik Falls and the more dramatic 52-metre Lower Peričnik Falls, with both heights recently confirmed through precise geodetic measurements. A notable feature is the ability to walk behind the curtain of the lower waterfall, making it one of the most photographed natural attractions in the Julian Alps. The falls were first made accessible to visitors in 1895, when the local priest and mountaineer Jakob Aljaž cleared debris and constructed the initial footpath.