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Veliki Slap (Great Waterfall)

Croatia's tallest waterfall, plunging 78 metres into the Plitvice canyon.

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Time needed: 1 hour
Entry: Included with park ticket
Best time: Morning
Area: Lower Lakes

Croatia's tallest waterfall at 78 m.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Plitvice Lakes National Park, 53231 Plitvička Jezera

From Entrance 1: About 20–30 minutes' walk down into the canyon.
Viewpoints: See it from the canyon floor and from the clifftop path.
Spray: You may get wet close to the falls.

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The story of Veliki Slap

Veliki Slap ("Great Waterfall") is formed by the Plitvica stream falling over the canyon edge into the Lower Lakes. At about 78 metres, it is the highest waterfall in Croatia.

Its flow is strongest in spring, when snowmelt swells the streams, and it can slow to a thinner veil in late summer.

Best time to visit

Best season

Spring for the strongest flow.

Best time of day

Morning, before crowds.

Late summer

Flow may be lower.

Tips before you go

Best light in the morning.
See it from the clifftop viewpoint near Entrance 1 first.
Then walk down to the base.

Best hotels near Veliki Slap

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotel Jezero

Hotel inside the national park.

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Hotel Degenija

Family hotel near the park entrance.

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What's around Veliki Slap

Lower LakesBoardwalks below.
Entrance 1Above the canyon.
Šupljara CaveSmall cave by the lakes.
Kozjak LakeElectric boat dock.

Questions travellers ask

How tall is Veliki Slap?

About 78 metres.

When is it most powerful?

In spring.

Can I get close?

Yes, a path leads to the base.