Walk to Tolmin gorge, Slovenia

avatar
(Edited)

Hello Hive
There are two options you can choose when reaching the entrance gate. You can either park there, but the parking is quite costly, 3 euros for one hour. We recommend the second option, which is to park a little further away in Tolmin in a free parking place. From there you can take a 10-minute walk or go by free bus. As well, we realized that in the morning time there is lots of people visiting, but in the afternoon you will be more alone and in peace.

L1076092.JPG

L1076088.JPG

As we were very hungry, we ate our pizza snacks much before planned. Before entering, we needed to pay 8 euros for one person. The price varies depending on the three seasons. In the winter, you can enter for free.
What do you guys think, should the nature sights be always free to visit, or should it be paid like in this case?

Right after entering you already see amazing turquoise river Tolminka. It looks very much like a fairy tale wonderland.

L1076108.JPG

L1076123.JPG

L1076094.JPG

20221005_095357.gif

You have lots to see here, as nature created lots of magical stuff here. For example the river's confluence, the Devil's bridge, thermal spring, the river's gorge, the natural bridge called Bear head and Dante's cave.

The cave was created by glacier to relieve the water, and it has in total more than 1100 meters of tunnels, which are 41 meters deep. Cave was supposed to be inspiration for the Italian writer Dante Alighieri's book The Divine Comedy. From there, it's name also derives.

L1076140.JPG

L1076134.JPG

IMG_20221005_100811.jpg

L1076204.JPG

L1076342.JPG

signal-2022-10-05-110514_003.gif

First we visited the gorge and thermal spring. There, the water always has between 18 and 20 °C. It was magical to see the texture on the stones water creates.

L1076237.JPG

L1076245.JPG

L1076258.JPG

L1076197.JPG

L1076263.JPG

L1076377.JPG

L1076367.JPG

We decided to take a break at two river's confluences. We drank some hit tea. It was amazing to see, specially as the two rivers differ in water color. Steffen needed to do some meditation to relax after losing the drone. Luckily, the footage was saved from the phone.

After hiking up the mountain, passing lots of clogs, we reached the natural bridge Bear head. It's one big stone stuck between two walls. It's fully covered in moose, you can also spot some micro trees growing. In the background, the river divides into many small waterfalls.

After escaping the large tourist group, we hiked up to the cave. From there we crossed the Devil's bridge. It offers you cool view on the whole scenery.

L1076417.JPG

L1076432.JPG

L1076435.JPG
L1076436.JPG

L1076492.JPG

That was our day. We spent quite some time exploring all the beautiful places. In the evening, we were honestly quite exhausted by all the climbing, but at the same time excited to see all the footage from the day.

Already looking forward to our next adventure!

Photographer, Nature kid, Wildlife, Explorer, Cinematography, video making, The Footprint Brand, Follow Us ❤️

Thank you for the beautiful initiative. @tattoodjay



0
0
0.000
22 comments
avatar

Fairytale wonderland, indeed!
The idea of walking through a gorge sounds scary, but I wouldn't think so much about my fear when the place looks really beautiful!

0
0
0.000
avatar

Yes, that for sure, seeing all the beauty there you forget your fears 🙃
We're glad you like our post - trying to create some nice content 😊

0
0
0.000
avatar

Congratulations, your post has been added to Pinmapple! 🎉🥳🍍

Did you know you have your own profile map?
And every post has their own map too!

Want to have your post on the map too?

  • Go to Pinmapple
  • Click the get code button
  • Click on the map where your post should be (zoom in if needed)
  • Copy and paste the generated code in your post (Hive only)
  • Congrats, your post is now on the map!

0
0
0.000
avatar

I too have always wondered why you have to pay to visit a natural site. After all, nature does not belong to anyone, and it is sad when someone thinks otherwise. But then I remember that the money that is raised goes (possibly) to the upkeep of the site, which, if left unattended, will be littered with junk (in most countries).
No doubt you had a refreshing and wonderful walk in this natural wonder, the Tolmin Gorge. 😊

0
0
0.000
avatar

Yes, that for sure. All the maintainance can be costly but the income is way bigger than that. For that we only were wondering where all this money goes.
Thanks for sharing your opinion on that 😊
Otherwise it was super great! 🌳

0
0
0.000
avatar

The natural scenery is beautiful and majestic. Thanks for your photos.

0
0
0.000
avatar

Wow! Everything looks beautiful even mesmerizing at some parts. I wouldn't mind paying for something incredible as that. Happy #Wednesdaywalk!

0
0
0.000
avatar

It's very misterious in some parts, specially if the sun helps with the shadows.
No doubt it was worth every penny 😊
Thank you so much 💛
Wish you a beautiful day!

0
0
0.000
avatar

Incredible place and you've done it justice with incredible photos!

And gifs which are creative and a cool surprise.

Nicely done 👏

0
0
0.000
avatar

So happy to see that all of you are enjoying our posts. It gives you so much motivation to keep sharing all this beautiful moments 🙂
We're still having some techincal issues regarding the gifs but we'll improve 💪
Thank you @nickydee!

0
0
0.000
avatar

Looks like a lovely place to explore !

0
0
0.000
avatar

It's a magical fairytail indeed. Reminds of some fantasy movies. 😂

0
0
0.000
avatar

Que hermosas fotografías me encantaría algún día visitar ese hermoso lugar 😊

0
0
0.000
avatar

Maybe one day you will manage to travel here, we'll keep our fingers crossed! Gracias 😊

0
0
0.000
avatar

It is a place in itself, is a visual pleasure. I didn't think I would ever see the place of inspiration of Master Dante. He is one of my favorite authors. It's something I'll be thankful for a long time.

0
0
0.000