Vintgar is a popular tourist destination located near Bled in Slovenia. It is a picturesque gorge through which the river Radovna flows. The name "Vintgar" comes from the German word "Wintertal", which means "winter valley".

The Vintgar Gorge was first opened to the public in 1893, after it was repaired and wooden footbridges and bridges were installed, allowing easy access to the most beautiful parts of the gorge. Today, Vintgar is a nature reserve and is known for its outstanding natural beauty.

The route through Vintgar is about 1.6 kilometers long and starts in the village of Podhom, which is about 4 kilometers from Bled. Visitors can park in the designated parking lot and then go for a walk through the picturesque gorge.

Along the way, visitors walk along wooden footbridges attached to the walls of the gorge and cross bridges that offer wonderful views of the Radovna River and the surrounding nature. Among the most popular attractions in the Vintgar gorge are the Šum waterfall, which rises to a height of about 13 meters, and Veliki Mlin, where the river descends over stone thresholds.

Visitors also have the opportunity to see many natural attractions along the way, such as stone walls, overhangs, rapids and pools. The Radovna River is crystal clear and offers pleasant refreshment in the summer months. The entire route through the Vintgar Gorge is very well marked and suitable for visitors of all ages and fitness levels.

Vintgar is popular with tourists from all over the world and is most visited during the summer tourist season. Due to its natural beauty and exceptional scenery, the Vintgar gorge is also a popular destination for photography and painting.

Visitors also have a small restaurant and a shop where they can buy a snack or a souvenir. To enter Vintgar, it is necessary to pay a symbolic entrance fee, which is used to maintain the path and preserve the natural beauty of the gorge.

Vintgar is a truly unique natural attraction that offers an exceptional view of the beautiful Slovenian landscape. For lovers of nature and hiking