Rinka is waterfall of river Savinja, actually its original stream in the gable of the Logar valley. Rinka is one of most beautiful and visited waterfalls in Slovenia. It is one of the tallest free falling waterfalls in Slovenia and the highest of twenty (permanent and temporary) waterfalls in Logar valley. It is visited in all seasons: in summer it is popular among tourists, in winter among frozen waterfalls climbers. Water, that flows into it, comes from the area of Okrešelj. The most famous part of the waterfall is lower, 90 meters high stage.

Above the waterfall there are two smaller stages, which can be seen on the way to Okrešelj. Wall of waterfall is from limestone conglomerate, which is givin the slope a special reddish color. Due to a long drop, the water in the air disperses into tiny droplets and offers a breathtaking view and a pleasant refreshment on hot summer days. Under the water is a small pool. The waterfall has the most water during heavier rainfalls in spring time.

NAMING THE WATERCOURSE

In description the watercourse is mentioned as original stream of river Savinja. But the stream soon disappears into mostly dry riverbed and it is called Kotovec. A few kilometers down the valley it joins to stream Črna, which springs under Orlovec (767 m). The river Savinja has actually gotten its name after the confluence of the streams Črna and Jezera, which flow from Matkov kot.

DATA

– total height: 105 meters
– the highest individual stage: 90 meters
– stages: 3
– type of waterfall: free falling, one-wisped
– stream: Savinja (original stream Savinja)
– water flow: it freezes in the winter
– the strongest flow: spring, autumn
– name of the waterfall: Rinka
– location: Logar valley
– altitude: bottom 1120 meters
– the quantity of water: permanent

Logar valley
Logar valley is located in Kamnik-Savinja Alps and is by name divided on lower part of Log (wet, grassy clay world), middle part of Plest (mostly wooded world) and the upper part of Kot (wooded and graveled world). Individual homesteads in the valley consider a total of 35 inhabitants. [_Read more_]