Gornje Vrapče – Sopot waterfall - Pešničak (Trail 4)

Slap Sopot on Vrapčanski potok is Medvednica’s highest waterfall, cascading 9 meters (30ft) from top to bottom. Trail 4 takes you from Gornje Vrapče and up onto Medvednica’s slopes to discover this beautiful cascade.

The entire trail is through forest and it can be muddy underfoot, so wear decent hiking footwear. Its length means it’s not ideally suited to very young children but should be fine for older, burgeoning little hikers.

To reach the trail, take the 125 bus from Črnomerec bus terminal to Gornje Vrapče and alight at the penultimate stop. After crossing the Družinec stream, you’re greeted by the lovely sight of Slap Ferendol. This pretty little cascade is just a taste of what awaits further up the trail.

The route turns sharply at the Dragulinec rest area and continues to ascend gradually through the trees. You’ll reach a highpoint by the medieval quarry of the Talijan caves, before descending to join the forest road that shadows the course of the Vrapčak stream.

When you arrive at Slap Sopot, leave the trail temporarily and walk along the raised walkway, before returning to the trail and continuing uphill to where it ends, joining Trail 8. This trail gives you the option of visiting the summit of Vrh Pšeničnak, at 572 metres (1,877 ft).