Ljubljana Castle

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Explore Slovenia

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Ljubljana Castle

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Starting poing:

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Destination address:

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Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora

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Parking Kongresni trg, Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana

Triple bridge Tromostovje

From the car park, head straight to the banks of the Ljubljanica River, and continue left (right bank of the Ljubljanica) until you reach the famous Triple Bridge, which is located right next to Prešeren Square. The bridge is the work of the famous Slovenian architect Plečnik.

10 Ljubljana’s top attractions

We suggest that you set off in the evening, after 5 pm, as the trip to the Slovenian capital Ljubljana is not a full-day trip like the other trips described in the “Explore Slovenia” section. Ljubljana is a city of bridges, so we suggest that you start with a walk along the Ljubljanica River to experience the pulse of the city and explore its beautiful bridges, terraces, and the many cafés that line its banks.

You can continue your walk along the right bank of the Ljubljanica as far as the Butcher’s Bridge, or a little further on to the Dragon’s Bridge, where you can also cross the river and return along the left bank to Plečnik’s bridge through the Ljubljana Market.

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Destination address:

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Zmajski most, Resljeva cesta, Ljubljana

Fishmarket (Ribja Brv) Footbridge

Franciscan Church

France Preseren monument

Triple bridge Tromostovje

Bucher’s (Mesarski) bridge

Dragon’s (Zmajski) bridge

When you get back to the Triple Bridge, turn right towards the town squares with the Town Hall and Robba Fountain.

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Destination address:

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Robba fountain, Town Square, Ljubljana

Central Market

Robba Fountain

Ljubljana Cathedral

The Robba Fountain is also known as the Fountain of the Three Carniolan Rivers and is the fountain that stands in front of Ljubljana Town Hall at Town Square It was originally made in 1751 by the Italian sculptor Francesco Robba and is one of the city’s most recognizable symbols.

Turn left at the fountain to see Ljubljana Cathedral – the Baroque Church of St Nicholas, and continue all the way to Krek Square, where the lower station of the funicular railway is on your right, taking you to Ljubljana Castle.

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Destination address:

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Lower Funicular station, Krekov trg, Ljubljana

Ljubljana castle is a contemporary castle with a rich history. It is located on the green hill in the middle of the city, behind ancient walls, and is a rich world of historical, cultural, and other entertaining content. Whenever you want to get closer to the sun, or when you need a different view of the world, food for your soul, or a delicious meal, it is an excellent time to climb to the Ljubljana Castle.

Ljubljana’s main squares and streets are full of restaurants, local people, events, and nightlife.
We hope you will find something for yourself.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team

Postojna Cave

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Explore Slovenia

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Postojna Cave

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Destination address:

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Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora

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Jamska cesta 30, Postojna

Postojna Cave is one of Slovenia’s must-see attractions. It is the most visited karst cave in Europe, with more than 38 million visitors in 140 years. It is famous for its well-organized guided tours, which take you through the karst tunnels, galleries, and underground halls by underground railway (there are 5 km of underground routes for tourist visits). In an hour and a half tour, you will get to know all the most important sights of the cave and learn more about the endemic human fish…

Recommended restaurants for launch: Restaurant Modrijan Homestead, Jamski Dvorec

… Predjama Castle

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Destination address:

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Predjamski Grad, Predjama 1, Postojna

A fairytale world of knights and kings

Predjama Castle is just a few kilometers from the entrance to Postojna Cave. It is even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest cave castle in the world. Inside the castle, you can see numerous replicas of weapons ranging from spears and helmets, swords, war hammers, bows, crossbows, and armor…

… Lipica Stud Farm

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Destination address:

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Lipica stud farm parking, Lipica 15c, Sežana

Lipica is the home of the Lipizzan horse and the biggest Lipizzan stud farm in the world. Experience it in the company of over 300 white Lipizzan horses across more than 300 hectares of green space.

The Lipica estate is the central attraction of the Karst region, and one of Slovenia’s main cultural monuments. In addition to the breeding of horses, Lipica is also a monument with over 400 years of cultural and natural heritage that was co-shaped in harmony between man and horse.

Get up early because it will be a full-day experience 🙂
We hope you enjoy it.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team

Fusine Lakes in Italy

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Cycling Trails

Life is a beautiful ride

Fusine Lakes in Italy

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Reset Apartments

Podkoren

Zelenci Nature Reserve

Ratece

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Fusine Lakes

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Medium

Elevation: 818 m - 952 m

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9.9 km

Height difference: 134 m

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Asphalt road

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85% Bike only

MUST VISIT

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Zelenci Nature Reserve

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Ratece Village

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The Belopeška Lakes have several names. Mangart lakes, Fusine lakes, Klanško lakes, Laghi di Fusine in Italian, Weissenfelser Seen in German, and Lâts di Fusinis in Friulian. Quite a lot of names, no? The Belopeška Lakes consist of two large lakes (Klanško and Mangart lake) located in the Mangart valley near the village of Trbiž, not far from Rateče and the triple border between Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. The Slovenian name derives from the place name Bela Peč. The area of the two glacial lakes was declared the Belopeška Lakes National Park by the Italians in 1971. They are bounded to the south by Mount Mangart and to the east by Ponce Mountains. The upper lake, with a depth of 10 m, lies at an altitude of 929 m, and the lower lake at 924 m.

If you want to take a beautiful family photo, you should visit not only Lake Jasna but also the Belopeška Lakes in neighboring Italy.

The trail to the Belopeška Lakes is a bit longer but not too demanding and is ideal for longer family trips. From the Reset Apartments, turn left and follow the cycle path, which initially runs along the northern edge of the Triglav National Park, just below the Vitranc ski slopes. It takes you directly to the border with Italy, so don’t forget your ID cards. At the turn-off for Rateče, there is a small swamp that turns into a beautiful lake during heavy rains in spring and autumn. In winter, of course, if the water level is favorable, the lake turns into a beautiful ice-skating rink in nature.

We recommend that you take time for a short stop to visit the Zelenci Nature Reserve or take a drive through the idyllic Alpine village of Podkoren. Before turning off towards Planica, you can take a detour through Rateče, where you can experience an adventure in the Escape Museum or stop at one of the many taverns and restaurants that are known far and wide for their exceptional offer of homemade food and drinks. You can also stop at the Pehta log cabin, located under the Podkoren part of the ski resort, just before the turnoff for the Zelenci Nature Reserve. Here you can always try ’spoon dishes’.

Crossing the border is easy, as you are only reminded that you are already in neighboring Italy by a sign indicating that you are crossing the national border. Shortly after crossing the border, look out for the signpost – straight ahead for Tarvisio, left for Lago di Fusine. Turn left along the path through the meadows into the woods and follow it all the way to the main road, which takes you directly to the lakes. If you miss the turn-off, continue all the way to the main road, where you turn left towards the lakes, but be aware that this is a longer route and quite busy.

If you drive to the lakes, you will have to pay an entrance/parking fee. If you want to refresh yourself with a cold drink or an ice-cream, there is a lodge at the lower lake with a terrace and an extraordinary view of the mountains surrounding the lake.

View of the surrounding mountains

Visoka Ponca (2.274 m)
Kotova špica (2.376 m)
Jalovec (2.645 m)
Mangart (2.679 m)
Mangartsko sedlo (2.055 m)

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Planica – Tamar Valley

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails, Mountain biking

Leave the road, take the trails

Planica and Tamar Valley

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Reset Apartments

Podkoren

Zelenci Nature Reserve

Planica

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Tamar Valley

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Planica: Easy

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Tamar: Medium

Elevation: 811 m - 1.109 m

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Planica: 5.4 km

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Tamar: +3.7 km

298 m of elevation

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Asphalt - Forest

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Macadam road

MUST VISIT

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Zelenci Nature Reserve

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Nadiza spring

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Tamar Lodge

WHERE TO NEXT?

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From Planica to Belopeska jezera

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From Rateče to Tromeja (Triple Border)

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The route is suitable for mountain bikers!

The Tamar Valley is one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Triglav National Park and is extremely popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers. It is bordered by the mighty walls of the mountains Visoka Ponca (2,228m), Kotova Špica (2,376m), Jalovec (2,645m)… There is also the source of the Nadiža River, which sinks into the gravel at the foot and reappears in the Zelenci Nature Reserve. It also serves as a starting point for hikes and ascents of the surrounding mountains. The path is macadam and well maintained, suitable for children.

Tamar chapel and the Tamar Lodge

The Tamar Valley is a continuation of the world-famous Planica Valley, where world championships in ski jumping, ski flying, and other Nordic disciplines are held. We recommend, among other things, that you visit the museum located in the Planica Nordic Centre.

How to get there

From the Reset Apartments, turn left and follow the cycle path towards Podkoren, just below the Vitranc ski slopes. You continue until the end of the ski slopes, where the Pehta log cabin is located. Here you can always try spoon dishes, croissants, or authentic homemade sour milk. If you have time, you can also explore the Zelenci nature reserve, which is on the opposite side of the cycling route.

Continue along the cycling route until you reach the regional road, where you turn left towards Planica, but we recommend that at the end of the plain, a few minutes walk from the Pehta log cabin, you turn left onto the forest track, which will take you through the forest directly to Planica. The path through the forest is also much shorter and more interesting, especially for children.

If you have younger children or you are not in the best shape, we recommend that you finish the trip with a visit to the Planica Nordic Centre and the ski jumps and then return. Alternatively, you can drive and start your journey to Tamar only in Planica.

At the end of Planica, you have two options. You can continue along the wide, macadam track (left) or head through the forest (right) on a track that is intended for cross-country skiers in winter and is popular with mountain bikers in summer. Both trails take you all the way to the end of the Tamar valley, directly below the mighty walls of the Jalovec mountain. Here you will find the Tamar lodge, one of the most popular excursion spots in the entire area. The lodge is open all year round and offers visitors the chance to rest and enjoy good local food and drink.

Activities

The road to Tamar is a full-day trip, especially if you take in all the sights along the way. It’s quite a long walk, so plan at least a lunch stop. On the way, you can explore the Zelenci Nature Reserve, see the ski jumps, and zipline down the Planica Giant (you have to pre-book online for the zipline). You can also try free-falling in the wind tunnel or play a round of Disc golf on the greens below the ski jumps. We also recommend visiting the Ski Jumping Museum, located in the Planica Nordic Centre.

Nearby walking paths

At Rateče, instead of heading towards Planica, you can continue towards Belopeška Jezera
Turn into the village of Rateče and climb to the Triple Border
Climb from Planica to the top of Ciprnik

Attractions

Planica Nordic Centre
Lodge in Tamar

Attractions nearby

Village linden tree in Podkoren
Zelenci Nature Reserve
Escape Museum – Kajžnik’s House in Rateče
The source of the river Nadiža

View of the mountains in the surroundings

Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
Kotova špica (2.376)
Jalovec (2.645 m)
Travnik (2.379 m)
Visoka Peč (1.749 m)

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A small lake with a beautiful view of the Planica Ponce Mountains

Maja on the top of the Planica flying hill

Cross-country skiing competition in Planica

Cross country skiing competition in Planica valley

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Krnica Valley

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails, Mountain biking

Leave the road, take the trails

Krnica Valley

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Reset Apartments

Kranjska Gora

Jasna Lakes

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Krnica Valley

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Easy

Elevation: 811 m - 1.119 m

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7.9 km

308 m of elevation

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1 h 50 min walk

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Asphalt - Macadam

MUST VISIT

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Jasna Lakes

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Krnica Lodge

WHERE TO NEXT?

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Tour under Kriška wall

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Vrsic mountain pass

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The route is suitable for mountain bikers!

The Krnica Valley Trail is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Kranjska Gora, as it is relatively gentle and easy. The valley belongs to the Triglav National Park and is surrounded by many peaks of the Julian Alps, which offer magnificent views of the mighty walls and peaks of Škrlatica, Prisank, Razor… These surround the valley from almost all sides. The valley is also one of the starting points for hikes in the surrounding mountains, and in winter it is a paradise for ski touring skiers.

The Krnica hut is almost completely covered with a blanket of newly fallen snow.

You will have to overcome a little more than 300 m of elevation gain to reach the Krnica lodge, but you will hardly notice it because the trail is evenly sloped from start to finish. Due to its popularity among hikers, the valley is quite busy at weekends, so you should go during the week.

How to get there

From the Reset Apartments, turn left along the cycle path back to Kranjska Gora. In the center, turn right to continue to the Best Western Hotel, where you turn right onto Vršiška cesta (‘Vršiška road’). In just a few minutes you will arrive at the first obligatory stop – Lake Jasna. You can cross the road on the macadam path that runs between the right bank of both lakes and the Pišnica River. Continue to the bridge over the river, where the macadam trail to Krnica branches off to the left. There is also a sign indicating whether the Krnica lodge is open.

The macadam trail along the Pišnica river is well-maintained and properly signposted. The last part of the trail leads through the forest and takes you to the Krnica lodge, which is open every day during the tourist season and at least at weekends during the off-season. Here you will be able to refresh yourself with local delicacies and ‘spoon meals’, and we recommend the lodge as the final destination of your hike.

If you like cycling, you can also go mountain biking.

Activities

The banks of the Pišnica river are famous for their snow-white gravel and are very interesting for younger children with their many small dead channels. Here you can have a family picnic while the children can explore nature and play by the water.

If the path to the lodge is too short for you, you can continue to the walls of Križ, which close off the valley path, or you can choose one of the many mountain hikes that lead to the peaks of the surrounding mountains.