Veliki Slap – the Great Waterfall – is the tallest waterfall in Croatia, dropping about 78 m into the canyon at the end of the Lower Lakes in Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Why go
You can walk right to the foot of the waterfall on the boardwalks, and see it from above at the viewpoints along the canyon rim near Entrance 1.
Getting there and around
Veliki Slap is closest to Entrance 1 of Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is included in most walking routes through the Lower Lakes.
Frequently asked questions
Which entrance is closest to Veliki Slap?
Entrance 1 – the viewpoints over the waterfall are a short walk from it.

