Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 50 min
Špik (18 min) 8,110-ft. mountain named for its spike-shaped top, with skiing & hiking trails & a nearby resort. Jalovec (1 hr 2) Challenging trails lead to views of the Julian Alps on the 6th-highest mountain in Slovenia. Slemenova Špica (33 min) A steep trail leads to this grassy mountaintop with panoramic vistas of surrounding rugged peaks. Lakes of Fusine (19 min) Pair of alpine lakes, a popular destination for hikers, cross-country skiers & snowshoe excursions. Waterfall Pericnik (26 min) Upper & lower waterfalls cascading over a rocky cliff, reachable by a picturesque walking trail. Mangart (1 hr 5) Peak with a road leading to a mountain pass for moderate to challenging climbs, plus scenic views. Recreational tourist center Kranjska Gora ski lifts (9 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. Škrlatica (19 min) The 2nd highest in the country, this craggy peak boasts hiking, climbing & panoramic, scenic views. Lake Faak (36 min) Picturesque lake & fishing destination with mountain views, bordered by hotels & restaurants. Lake Jasna (4 min) Small, scenic lake along the Pisnica River featuring white-sand shores, a resort & mountain views. Wurzen Pass (9 min) Cycling, mountain, and lake Vršič Pass (26 min) Steep mountain road featuring hiking trails, plus lodges & a Russian Orthodox chapel along the way. Mojstrovka (32 min) Popular climbing peak with a simpler, sloping access route & a difficult, secured circular tour. Russian Chapel (13 min) Wooden memorial chapel dedicated to Russian POWs who died building the Russian Road in 1916. |