Kozjak Waterfall
Kobarid, Slovenia
A waterfall pouring into a green pool inside a rock chamber, reached by a 30-minute walk from Kobarid via the Napoleon Bridge over the Soča. A small fee is charged at the end of the path.
Kozjak Waterfall (Slap Kozjak) near Kobarid in the Soča Valley in Slovenia lies in a gorge above the Soča, surrounded by tall limestone walls. It is about 15 m high, and the neighbouring Mali Kozjak is around 8 m. From a terrace at the end of the footpath you look onto a green pool and the white column of water.
You reach the waterfall from the car park in about half an hour along an easy path; the turning is by Napoleon's Bridge over the Soča, in the direction of Drežnica. If you want a longer walk, you can follow the Kobarid Historical Trail (7.4 km, about 2 hours 40 minutes). According to the tourism website the entrance is open from 2 April to 31 October (2026 season; as of October 2026), with hours varying by month. An admission fee is charged. The pool beneath the falls is not suitable for swimming.
- Nearest town
- Kobarid, Slovenia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.2586, 13.5960
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Kozjak Waterfall?
Kozjak Waterfall is in Kobarid, Slovenia, at GPS 46.2586, 13.5960. It is about 9 km from Bovec.
Can you camp near Kozjak Waterfall?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Lazar, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kozjak Waterfall?
Kozjak Waterfall is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Bohinj and the lower Soča valley.
What is there to see near Kozjak Waterfall?
Places worth a stop nearby: Soča (9 km), Tolmin Gorges (13 km), Savica Waterfall (16 km) and Lake Bohinj (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Kozjak Waterfall?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)