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Boka waterfall Triglav national park
Boka waterfall Triglav national park

Boka waterfall, Slovenia

Boka Waterfall, also known as Slap Boka, is one of the most powerful and spectacular waterfalls in Slovenia, located near Bovec in the upper Soča Valley. With a total height of about 144 metres and a width of around 18 metres, it is one of the most impressive natural sights in the Julian Alps. The waterfall is fed by a karst spring beneath the limestone slopes of the Kanin mountain area, which gives Boka its remarkable force, especially in spring when snow melts and after heavy rainfall. Because it is visible from the road between Bovec and Kobarid, Boka Waterfall is an easy and rewarding stop for travellers exploring the Soča River, Triglav National Park and the wild alpine landscape of western Slovenia.

Boka Waterfall travel guide

Boka Waterfall travel guide

Use this guide to plan Boka Waterfall travel guide from Erjavčeva koča with practical next steps for access, parking, weather checks, rooms and nearby places.

Use it to decide what to check before you travel: road access, parking, walking time, room availability, live cameras and whether an overnight stay at the hut makes sense.

Before you go

Access and road conditions

Vršič is a mountain pass. Road, weather and traffic conditions can change, so check current information before driving.

Parking

Parking near the pass can vary by season and operator. Plan extra time in busy periods.

Rooms and overnight stay

If you want to stay overnight, check room availability early, especially during hiking season, weekends and good-weather periods.

Food, opening hours and groups

Opening times and arrangements can vary outside the main season. Groups and special arrivals should check directly with the hut.

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Check road access, parking, weather and whether your visit is a day trip or an overnight stay.

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Trips and Hikes around the hut

Erjavčeva Mountain Hut on Vršič Pass with Guest Parking and an Electric Car Charging Station
Erjavčeva Mountain Hut on Vršič Pass with Guest Parking and an Electric Car Charging Station
16
Jun
New traffic regime on Vršič 2026: barriers, no parking at the top, and free buses
New traffic regime on Vršič 2026: barriers, no parking at the top, and free buses
15
Jun
Weather in the High Mountains: Why a Rain Forecast Does Not Mean You Should Cancel Your Visit to Vršič
Weather in the High Mountains: Why a Rain Forecast Does Not Mean You Should Cancel Your Visit to Vršič
30
May
conditions in the mountains are wintry
Conditions in the mountains are wintry
06
Dec
Zlatko Jaklin: Capturing the Soul of Winter on Vršič Pass
Zlatko Jaklin Capturing the Soul of Winter on Vršič Pass
18
Jan
Erjavec lodge Vršič (1916)
Erjavec lodge Vršič (1916)
01
Aug

Why visit Moutain hut?

We are open year-round

We are located in the heart of Triglav National Park

Book a stay in the iconic, first-built mountain hut on the Vršič Pass

Erjavceva mountain hut at Vrsic pass in summer

Erjavčeva mountain hut is open year-round. Reserve your stay and spend some time in the natural paradise of Triglav National Park (UNESCO), near Kranjska Gora, on the Vršič mountain pass in the heart of the park.

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Plan Your Visit to Vršič Pass, Triglav National Park and Erjavčeva Koča

Explore our most useful guides for Vršič Pass, the Julian Alps, Kranjska Gora, the Soča Valley and Triglav National Park. These pages help you plan what to see, where to hike, how to arrive and where to stay in the mountains.

Boka waterfall in winter

The importance of Boka Waterfall lies not only in its height, but also in its raw energy and dramatic setting. The short Boka stream drops from the rocky wall and flows toward the Soča River, creating one of the shortest but most powerful watercourses in Slovenia. Visitors can admire the waterfall from viewpoints near the road or take a marked trail for a closer look, where the sound of falling water, vertical cliffs and forested slopes create a truly memorable alpine experience. Boka is especially photogenic in spring and autumn, when water flow is strongest and the surrounding landscape changes with the season. From Erjavčeva mountain hut on Vršič Pass, Boka Waterfall can be included in a scenic day trip through Trenta, Bovec, the Soča Valley and the most beautiful natural attractions of the Julian Alps.

Boka waterfall in winter