Tolmin gorges are one of those hidden and often overlooked pearls of our little country. Well they are not grand like Grand Canyon for example, but it’s the little things that more often than not grow to your heart.

You can get to these gorges by foot from Tolmin following the Tolminka river or alternatively drive there by car.

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While the published route is marked in counter clockwise direction, clockwise one is much easier to walk. A view from the road down into the emerald abyss.

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Following the road, you will reach the tunnel in about 10 minutes with the Devil’s bridge just around the corner.

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Two views from the 60 meters high Devil’s bridge.

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“1000 steps” descent towards the Tolmin gorges.

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Bear’s head – a triangular rock stuck between the rocky slopes of the canyon.

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Crossroads

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Thermal water spring

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Conjunction of Zadlaščica and Tolminka rivers.

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