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Martuljek WaterfallPhoto: Aleš Zdešar, Triglav National Park
This circular hiking trail runs alongside the Martuljek river and takes us through the Martuljek gorge. Along the way, we will pass by the Martuljek Waterfall.
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The Trail under the mountain Špik will take us past charcoal pits, where we can find info point. The trail then continues along Martuljek river where we can see many cairns made of stones but we need to be careful because alongside the river there is a high risk of falling rocks. The path continues on the steep stairs near the river and then passes by Martuljek waterfall. Martuljek waterfall falls over a 29 m high wall into a 400 m long and narrow limestone gorge - the Martuljek Gorge. The trail ends at Pri Ingotu hut on Jesenje pasture.
For the way back, we take the same trail to the second crossroad where we choose another (left) path to make a loop and avoid descending on steep stairs.
Author’s recommendation
Learn about the features of the area and through the different informational boards, that wait us along the trail.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Visitors should be aware that there is a risk of falling rocks on the trail through the gorge and enter at their own risk.
Accessing the gorge during winter and in bad weather conditions is dangerous due to the high risk of slipping and falling rocks.
Tips and suggestions
Stop by the info tables and get to know charcoal making and fauna of Martuljek mountains.
Roadbook
The starting point of the trail is at the intersection of the cycling path in Gozd Martuljek. To get to the starting point, we need to turn left at the second intersection after crossing the bridge over Sava Dolinka river. After about 100 m of walking from the first information board we continue the trail in accordance with the sign - to the right. After a few minutes of walking, we reach the charcoal pits, where we can find an info point.
We follow the trail straight ahead and after 400 meters, we reach the Martuljek stream, which we cross over a small bridge and continue to the right into the Martuljek gorge. We continue the trail along the river, where we will notice cairns made of stone. The path then crosses the stream again and ascent on steep stairs. At the top of the stairs, we will have a view of the Martuljek Waterfall.
We continue the trail to the crossroads, where turning right takes us back to the starting point, and turning left continues to the Jesenje alpine pasture or Upper Martuljek waterfall. After 100 meters, we reach a junction where we continue on the left path. After 400 meters, we reach a new junction, where we turn left and reach the Jesenje Alpine pasture, where Pri Ingotu hut is located.
To return back to the starting point, we return from the Jesenje Alpine pasture on the same trail all the way to the junction that on the right descends down the stairs where we came up before. To avoid descending on the steep stairs and make the trail circular, we continue on the path ahead all the way to the charcoal pits. From there, we can continue to the arrival point.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
There is public transportation available to the start of the Martuljek waterfall trail - to Gozd Martuljek.
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Directions
Gozd Martuljek is located off the main road that connects Austria and Slovenia, so you can take the A2/E61 motorway from Ljubljana to Kranj, then follow the signs to Jesenice and Kranjska Gora. You will come to Gozd Martuljek, where you can park.
Parking
You can park in Gozd Martuljek. Check the available parking places on the following website: https://parking.kranjska-gora.si/parkirisca/gozd-martuljek/
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Planinska zveza Slovenije (PZS). (2018). Zemljevid: Triglavski narodni park - merilo 1:50.000.
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Equipment
Suitable hiking footwear, helmet.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions