ROSKI SLAP - National Park Krka
The sixth cascade on the Krka River - Roški slap, is exceptionally
interesting due to its waterfalls, the lush vegetation and water mills, some of
which have been restored, and much, much more.
The beginning of the travertine barriers is made up of a series of small
cascades (called a “necklace” by the locals), while the middle portion is made
up of numerous backwaters and islets. The length of the barrier is nearly 650
metres, at its widest is approximately 450 metres wide, with a total difference
in altitude of 22.5 metres.
The main waterfall is found at the end of the barrier where the Krka River falls
15 metres into Visovac Lake. Travertine formations at the waterfall are made up
of caves, tufts, thresholds, small barriers and tapers. The tapers appear at the
base of the main waterfall and represent the specificity of the Roški slap
cascades.
In 1910, on the right bank of the river, the Roški slap hydroelectric plant was
constructed. Over the waterfall, there is a road that dates back to Roman times.
On both riverbanks, there are numerous mills, several of which have been
restored and returned to their original function. Next to the mills, there is a
renovated pillar for wool production and a valjavica for washing fabrics, which
have a special cultural and historical significance and as such are monuments of
rural architectural and trade history. Due to their primary function and
expression of rural life, these structures are considered to be ethnographic
monuments.
You can reach Roški slap via the river from Skradinski Buk by excursion boat
provided by the Public Institution of Krka National Park.
