Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 49 min
Mangart (1 hr 4) Peak with a road leading to a mountain pass for moderate to challenging climbs, plus scenic views. Recreational tourist center Kranjska Gora ski lifts (13 min) Compact ski area with night skiing, a snowboard park, a kids' playground & biking in the summer. Planica (13 min) This picturesque alpine valley with dramatic mountain views is a famous destination for ski jumping. Jalovec (1 hr 1) Challenging trails lead to views of the Julian Alps on the 6th-highest mountain in Slovenia. Wurzen Pass (9 min) Cycling, mountain, and lake Lakes of Fusine (19 min) Pair of alpine lakes, a popular destination for hikers, cross-country skiers & snowshoe excursions. Špik (17 min) 8,110-ft. mountain named for its spike-shaped top, with skiing & hiking trails & a nearby resort. Waterfall Pericnik (25 min) Upper & lower waterfalls cascading over a rocky cliff, reachable by a picturesque walking trail. Mojstrovka (31 min) Popular climbing peak with a simpler, sloping access route & a difficult, secured circular tour. Lake Faak (35 min) Picturesque lake & fishing destination with mountain views, bordered by hotels & restaurants. Vršič Pass (25 min) Steep mountain road featuring hiking trails, plus lodges & a Russian Orthodox chapel along the way. Škrlatica (19 min) The 2nd highest in the country, this craggy peak boasts hiking, climbing & panoramic, scenic views. Russian Chapel (13 min) Wooden memorial chapel dedicated to Russian POWs who died building the Russian Road in 1916. Lake Jasna (4 min) Small, scenic lake along the Pisnica River featuring white-sand shores, a resort & mountain views. Zelenci Nature Reserve (5 min) Mountain wetlands around a spring-fed turquoise lake with boardwalks, rare plants & wading birds. |