Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 49 min
Mangart (1 hr 5) Peak with a road leading to a mountain pass for moderate to challenging climbs, plus scenic views. Mojstrovka (32 min) Popular climbing peak with a simpler, sloping access route & a difficult, secured circular tour. Waterfall Pericnik (25 min) Upper & lower waterfalls cascading over a rocky cliff, reachable by a picturesque walking trail. Špik (17 min) 8,110-ft. mountain named for its spike-shaped top, with skiing & hiking trails & a nearby resort. Vršič Pass (25 min) Steep mountain road featuring hiking trails, plus lodges & a Russian Orthodox chapel along the way. Wurzen Pass (9 min) Cycling, mountain, and lake Zelenci Nature Reserve (5 min) Mountain wetlands around a spring-fed turquoise lake with boardwalks, rare plants & wading birds. Recreational tourist center Kranjska Gora ski lifts (16 min) Compact ski area with night skiing, a snowboard park, a kids' playground & biking in the summer. Lake Jasna (4 min) Small, scenic lake along the Pisnica River featuring white-sand shores, a resort & mountain views. Lakes of Fusine (19 min) Pair of alpine lakes, a popular destination for hikers, cross-country skiers & snowshoe excursions. Škrlatica (19 min) The 2nd highest in the country, this craggy peak boasts hiking, climbing & panoramic, scenic views. Planica (13 min) This picturesque alpine valley with dramatic mountain views is a famous destination for ski jumping. Lake Faak (36 min) Picturesque lake & fishing destination with mountain views, bordered by hotels & restaurants. Jalovec (1 hr 2) Challenging trails lead to views of the Julian Alps on the 6th-highest mountain in Slovenia. Russian Chapel (13 min) Wooden memorial chapel dedicated to Russian POWs who died building the Russian Road in 1916. |