VIRTUAL EXCURSION
The Šum waterfall in Blejski Vintgar can not boast of a high drop in water, but its strong flow is worthy of admiration. The Krmarica and Kotarica streams and some lateral springs feed the Radovna River, which always has enough water.
More than 1.5 km long gorge - vintgar is hidden between the high walls of the Boršt hills (931 m) and Hom (834 m). In spite of the immediate vicinity of Bled (only 4 km away), Vintgar was not opened until 1891. The then mayor of Gorje Jakob Žumer and photographer Benedikt Lergerporter took advantage of the unusually low water level of the Radovna river and entered its research path.
It was officially opened in August 1893. Tourists from all over the world were then taken the glory of Vintgar and its highest 13 m high waterfall at the outflow of Radovna River. Above a 5 m high shelf, just above the Šum Waterfall, a dam was built and led most of the water along an iron pipe to the valley power plant. Waterfall Šum is with full flow today only with a raised barrier or after raining.
a) From Jesenice: along the road to Blejska Dobrava, continue past the cemetery on a macadam road to the wooden bridge and through to the power plant under the Šum waterfall.
b) From Bled: follow the road to Vintgar village (parking lot). Take the picturesque tourist trail through the gorge (1.6 km) to reach the Šum Waterfall.