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Pekel Gorge

michael6618. 02. 2008 13:57:38

The Pekel Gorge and its five waterfalls (and maybe a few more) are worth a visit even in these cold days, as the waterfalls are frozen and somehow even more beautiful than in the summer months. A really pleasant walk in these winter days.

geppo18. 02. 2008 14:48:01

Sorry, tell me where this gorge is? I don't know it. Near my stay there's Pekel Cave!

Best regards

Guest18. 02. 2008 14:56:21

From Vrhnika to Borovnica and on towards Brezovica. Right under the railway and a further couple of km. Asphalted to the end. Otherwise, the description is under "search hikes". LP

Tadej18. 02. 2008 15:02:08

The description of the mentioned path is on the link below.
http://www.hribi.net/pot.asp?gorovjeid=26&id=555&potid=950

Klin27. 03. 2008 10:22:49

The end of the week is the right time for a visit to Pekel Gorge. Snow and rain in the past days have ensured the flow of the waterfalls, and the weekend sun will ensure a nice day. For the mentioned tour, good footwear, poles, and even a helmet are mandatory.
PS: on steep slopes there is a risk of slipping.

starakapa1. 04. 2008 07:51:17

Past Vrhnika and Bistra to Pekel Gorge. We were early. No one was there yet in the gorge, and it was Monday so people were at work and other chores. The path is snowy in places. The higher you climb towards the fifth waterfall the more snow there is but it wasn't trampled. But it somehow went. In places you really have to watch out because at certain spots there's big slip risk (water is cold and deep below you), so carefully. We returned the same way, since at the fourth waterfall part of the path was washed away so you can't make a loop like in summer time.

geppo1. 04. 2008 09:09:03

Good photos (the last one Nessi??)

Regards eek

fpetel11. 04. 2008 12:08:14

The trip is also very nice both in summer and winter. But caution is always needed due to mostly slippery terrain (wet or icy in winter - from the 2nd waterfall onwards). The path is steep in a few places but mostly excellently secured (ladders, wire ropes, pegs and steps). I'd rate the path as demanding.

Planinček1. 04. 2008 18:24:19

I'm wondering if you accidentally found that Nessi or is this gorge known for it?

starakapa1. 04. 2008 20:34:44

Pekel gorge is a sight in itself. Likewise the waterfalls, which now with lots of water are the most beautiful. That tree isn't mentioned anywhere, as far as I know no one has shown it in a picture yet. Maybe also because most people turn back before the fifth waterfall as it's not easily accessible to average tourists. Some caution is needed now for the ascent to the fifth waterfall
LP Starakapa

fpetel11. 04. 2008 20:53:08

I've been to the top of the fifth waterfall three times but haven't noticed Nessi yet - next time I'll be more attentive hihi

starakapa2. 04. 2008 13:46:05

I'm not trying to teach you or influence you in any way (KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN IN THE WORLD), no hard feelings. HIHIHIHIHIHIH!!!!

Stolar20. 07. 2008 15:10:52

Due to the bad forecast, instead of Košutica, we went to Borovniški Pekel. We were satisfied with the water flow of the waterfalls, as expected after Friday's rain. Otherwise, it's a nice half-day trip, suitable for children up to the third waterfall. The ascent to the 5th waterfall due to wet terrain I recommend only to more experienced hikers. Stane nasmeh

Biser gora21. 02. 2009 10:15:49

Does anyone know if the waterfalls are frozen now?

skala12328. 08. 2011 21:25:34

Today loop path through Pekel gorge. Path in some sections (over devil's tooth), in wet weather dangerous for slipping. Nice regards

stasa_t22. 09. 2011 20:18:01

Today visited Pekel gorge for the first time; enthusiastic about part of nature, disappointed about part of people - the path could be (should be) much better marked.

stankoju28. 04. 2012 22:11:49

Today we visited Pekel gorge, nice three-hour walk while admiring waterfalls and beautiful nature, path nicely arranged and still without entrance fee, praiseworthy nasmeh

Kokta9. 05. 2012 22:53:33

Here are a couple of pics from today.

LidijaJesih6. 04. 2013 18:36:50

They say, one nail drives out another. And we went, when it finally stopped raining, to see lots of water. Pekel near Borovnica, gorge with five waterfalls, today particularly full of water (for fairly known reasons). Only on the return did we notice on the notice board that the gorge is impassable? The notice is really from January, but the gorge is not impassable. It is passable in both directions, even. Up and down. A bit muddy, caution is needed, as the path is somewhat exposed in places and now a bit muddy, wet roots don't help the certainty of the step, but not impassable. It was completely empty, parking lot included, and the inn was also closed. In short, peace, only water rumbling from everywhere. Only the passage after the 5th waterfall to Hudičev zob is impassable, but as can be read, already long ago. Nice afternoon trip.

The little bridges are quite helpful, I admit, and there are quite a few of them.

A greeting at the entrance. Well, let it be known that it is hell.

First waterfall, it can be reached without difficulty, and the second one too.

Above the 2nd waterfall nicely made steps begin.

3rd waterfall, droplets carried far around, in summer it would be quite refreshing.

There is quite some ironwork, also chained.

If you ascend quickly, you reach high quickly.

This little bridge is the only metal one and probably fairly new.

Some yellow in the green-brown monotony.

Already on the return. To Hudičev zob today via this path it wouldn't go. The little bridge wasn't visible, water though a lot.

The ladders above the second and third waterfalls can also be bypassed; the descent is steep but easier.

Fern, fern, fern, but this one does not grow only on the north side.

?... It didn't seem so to me, maybe no one has been around for a long time...

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donat10. 05. 2013 13:26:45

Yesterday first to Krim from Rakitna, then viewing waterfalls in Pekel gorge to exit from gorge and back towards Pokojišče via Pristava settlement.
There is quite a lot of water, so waterfalls worth seeing.
It wouldn't be bad to repair old faded markings towards Pokojišče and add some new ones by waterfalls.

Lojtra to the 4th waterfall and climbing section, avoid it by going along the left side of the gorge crossing the water

At the 4th waterfall right steeply up the slope, poorly trodden path, you reach the path already past the climbing section and thus bypass it

path along the left side to the top of the 5th waterfall

path to the exit from the gully at the top of the 5th waterfall

also across the bridge at the top of the 5th waterfall and gully exit

path to Pokojišče, shortly before Pokojišče turn right and past settlement Pristava back to start

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Bojan_A9. 06. 2014 18:59:47

Pekel near Borovnica is one of the nicer Slovenian gorges with waterfalls. Due to proximity of Ljubljana it is quite visited. Fortunately during the week somewhat less, which we used, me and Kaja. In these hot days the gorge visit is even more pleasant, as it is cooler here due to water spray and because larger part of gorge is in shade. nasmeh

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