Idrijca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Idrijca |
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 The Idrijca river near the Wild Lake
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| Country |  Slovenia |
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| Municipalities | Idrija, Cerkno, Tolmin |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Nikomlja, Kanošica, Trebušica |
| - right | Belca, Zala, Cerknica, Bača |
| Source | |
| - location | near Vojsko, Karst Plateau, Slovenia |
| - elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| - coordinates | 46°0′45″N 13°52′45″E / 46.01250°N 13.87917°E |
| Mouth | Soča |
| - location | Most na Soči, Tolmin, Slovenia |
| - elevation | 150 m (492 ft) |
| - coordinates | 49°09′06″N 13°44′25″E / 49.15167°N 13.74028°E |
| Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Basin | 598 km² (231 sq mi) |
The Idrijca is a beautiful river in western Slovenia. It flows through the Idrija Hills and Cerkno Hills. The Idrijca is a branch, or tributary, of the larger Soča river.
The upper part of the Idrijca river, about 30 kilometers long, is a special protected area. It is called the Krajinski Park Zgornja Idrijca, which means "Upper Idrijca Natural Park." This park has amazing karst features, like caves and sinkholes. It also has many different kinds of plants.
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About the Idrijca River
The Idrijca river is about 60 km (37.3 mi) long. The area of land that drains into the river is called its drainage basin. This basin covers about 598 km2 (231 sq mi).
Where the River Starts
The Idrijca river begins in a place called Mrzla Rupa. This is near the small town of Vojsko in the Idrija municipality of western Slovenia. The river starts high up, at an altitude of 960 m (3,150 ft).
From its start, the Idrijca flows towards the southeast. After it joins with the Belca river, it turns and flows northeast. The river then passes through the town of Idrija. After Idrija, it turns again, flowing northwest. Finally, the Idrijca river joins the Soča river in Most na Soči, which is south of Tolmin.
The Idrijca river flows through several municipalities. These include Idrija, Cerkno, and Tolmin.
Special Fish: The Marble Trout
The Idrijca river is one of the few places in the world where you can find a special fish called the Marble trout (Salmo marmoratus). This unique fish is known for its beautiful marbled patterns.
Main Rivers Joining the Idrijca
Most of the smaller rivers and streams that flow into the Idrijca are quite small. The most important one is the Bača river. The Bača is about 22 km (14 mi) long. It joins the Idrijca in the village of Bača pri Modreju, which is in the Tolmin municipality.
Another interesting river that joins the Idrijca is the Jezernica. This river is very short, only about 55 m (180 ft) long! It starts from the famous Wild Lake (which is called Divje jezero in Slovene).
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The upper Idrijca river.
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Bridge over the Idrijca.
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Footbridge over the river.
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Swimming pool (at the confluence of the Belca)
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