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Tolmin Gorges – Tephroseris longifolia pseudocrispa (9002027324)📷 Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble, CC BY 2.0

Tolmin Gorges

Tolmin, Slovenia

Nature

Deep, narrow gorges where the Tolminka and Zadlaščica rivers meet, with a loop path, bridges and a thermal spring. Allow an hour; open from spring to autumn with an entry fee and a car park at the entrance.

Nearest town
Tolmin, Slovenia
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.1977, 13.7397

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Kamp Bohinj ZlatorogCampsite
    12 km from Tolmin Gorges
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  • Kamp KorenCampsite
    13 km from Tolmin Gorges · 100 pitches
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  • Kamp LazarCampsite
    13 km from Tolmin Gorges
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  • Camp RutCampsite
    14 km from Tolmin Gorges
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  • Kamp JelinčičCampsite
    17 km from Tolmin Gorges
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  • Kamp SočaCampsite
    17 km from Tolmin Gorges
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All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Tolmin Gorges?

Tolmin Gorges is in Tolmin, Slovenia, at GPS 46.1977, 13.7397. It is about 14 km from Kobarid.

Can you camp near Tolmin Gorges?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Siber, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tolmin Gorges?

Tolmin Gorges is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Bohinj and the lower Soča valley.

What is there to see near Tolmin Gorges?

Places worth a stop nearby: Savica Waterfall (11 km), Lake Bohinj (13 km), Kozjak Waterfall (13 km) and Soča (21 km).

When is the best time to visit Tolmin Gorges?

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)