Background Image

The Waterfalls of Martuljek Hike

Hike to the twin waterfalls of Martuljek and visit a traditional charcoal pile.
Starting point
Ljubljana
Duration
2 - 4 h
Trail length
8 km
Elevation
500 m
Price
From: 145€/person
Difficulty
Leisurely
Suitable for most people, including children/elderly, with a minimal amount of walking

Refreshing forests during the summer

The original charcoal pile and coal making

Two waterfalls of Martuljek (freefall of 29 and 34 metres)

View of the north face of Špik mountain

mail

Included in price

Transfer from Ljubljana

Professional guide

Pickup location and time

Slovenia is home to many spectacular waterfalls, but the two falls of Martuljek have a special place in the hearts of locals.

Seated deep within sheer rock, they are not only a marvel of nature, but a supreme hiking destination. We will trace their streams up the mighty mountain walls where the first waterfall awaits.

A path through the woods will take us to the second (and the more spectacular) one, where you will be able to take pictures in front of the stunning 34-metre fall behind.

On our way back, we will visit an authentic traditional charcoal pile where people still practice one of humanity’s oldest crafts – turning wood into charcoal.

The first part is short and easy, suitable for everyone. The optional extension to the second waterfall is a bit more technically demanding and requires basic hiking experience.

Things to know

user-profile-pic
Jors L
Verified Customer
First off: the hike of approximately 1 hour to the cave can be quite intense. However, we train jiu jitsu daily which has quite some cardio, and for us it was very doable. The hike was fun and had a few very nice viewpoints. After the hike, our amazing guide Anže gave us a good training on how to use the caving/climbing gear to go down steep/vertical slopes and back up. After getting ready, which took about 45 mins, we went into the cave. The cave itself is very large, and had some really nice features of which Anže was very knowledgeable and was able to explain a lot of details. After walking through the cave for a while (15-30 mins?) we arrived at the best part: an abyss of 40m straight down. This was an amazing experience, which was thrilling yet felt very safe. Even my wife, who has fear of heights, enjoyed the experience. She was scared/frozen for a bit, but Anže calmed her down, after which she was able to go all the way to the bottom and enjoyed it a lot! After the descent into the abyss, we climbed back up via another path, and experienced some more amazing parts of the cave. About 3 hours into the trip (including hike and preparation) we exited the cave and hiked back down to our starting point. This took another 30 mins I think. All in all, around 4 hours total for our trip. The experience was really unique, felt safe, but still got the adrenaline pumping!! Both of us agree: 10/10 would do again!
user-profile-pic
Carmen Martin
Verified Customer
Our guide was perfect for us. She was very well informed and has a great sense of humor. We had a great experience!
user-profile-pic
Oliver Schulte
Verified Customer
Top Erlebnis, sehr zu empfehlen. Konnten zwei Bären aus nächster Nähe beobachten.
user-profile-pic
RandalJBarnes
Verified Customer
We took the 4-hour "City Bike Tour Ljubljana" with our guide, Andrej. Andrej was fabulous: filled with informative, historical, and humorous details. The ride allowed us to see many parts of Ljubljana in a short time, and Andrej tied it all together. The ride was not too difficult (we are seniors). The lunch stop was perfect (Slovenian charcuterie, plus a pour of local wine): enough to eat, water to drink, and a convenient WC. We recommend this tour (and Andrej) without reservation. We could not hope for a better experience.
user-profile-pic
냐음
Verified Customer
It was really wonderful experience! Luka our guide is professional and passionately guiding us to the beautiful Pokljuka! We are beginner, but thanks to him, we were able to complete the snowshoeing safely. We highly recommend this!
user-profile-pic
Sophia W
Verified Customer
This was a truly amazing experience! We really enjoyed our beautiful Seven Lakes Valley hike with an overnight stay at a mountain hut. The alpine scenery of mountains throughout the hike was simply stunning especially the crystal clear emerald lakes, which are absolutely breathtaking! The cosy mountain hut was a lifesaver after a long day’s hike, dinner was hearty and delicious, atmosphere was lively and the beds were warm and comfortable - overall a great experience! What made it all the more enjoyable was being in the safe hands of our brilliant guide, Klemen who was not only very experienced, professional and knowledgeable, but he was also extremely helpful and accommodating. He went out of his way to take care of our needs during the journey. From the start, he was very responsive and proactive in helping us arrange our itinerary in the best way possible to maximise our time there. We also did a private rock climbing session with him after the hike and it was awesome! We definitely enjoyed our time in Slovenia with him and highly recommend going with this company and a private guide like him if you are looking for a customised trip.

Tried & Tested Adventures

Our local team with vast experience has cherry-picked the best things to do in Slovenia for all sorts of travelers.

Expert Local Guides

Experienced and passionate local guides will make your trip run smoothly, going that extra mile for you.

100% Made in Slovenia

Based in Slovenia, we are working closely with local suppliers to provide you with a unique experience at the best possible price.

Small Groups

Enjoy faster and smoother travel with more time to enjoy the sights in the company of up to 8 people.

Trusted by Many

We are a financially protected company operating since 2014, and with thousands of satisfied customers in the past, we still put you first.

Other things to do in Slovenia

Bled
6 - 9 h
Explore the 7 lakes of Slovenia’s largest nature preserve in the heart of Julian Alps.
From: 145€/person
More →
Bled
3 days
A true hiking Slovenia adventure that takes you to the most iconic and idyllic Alpine locations.
From: 145€/person
More →
Ljubljana
2 - 4 h
Experience the traditional Slovenian mountain way of life on one of the best Slovenia walking tours.
From: 145€/person
More →
Ljubljana
3 days
Some of the best things in Slovenia need a little bit of effort to achieve like hut to hut hiking on the finest trails in the Julian Alps.
From: 145€/person
More →
Bled
4 - 5 h
Hike to the top of your first two-thousander Viševnik and catch the most stunning views of the Slovenian Alps.
From: 145€/person
More →
Ljubljana
2 days
A climbing tour to the top of Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain is a must do in Slovenia even for the locals.
From: 145€/person
More →
We offer a wide variety of the best things to do in Slovenia, from biking, hiking, winter activities, climbing, caving, canyoning, rafting and other outdoor activities.
© Copyright by Slovenia Activities
Portfolio company of World Discovery.