Planica

#30 among destinations in Slovenia

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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Planica is an Alpine valley in northwestern Slovenia, extending south from the border village of Rateče, not far from another well-known ski resort, Kranjska Gora. Further south, the valley extends into the Tamar Valley, a popular hiking destination in Triglav National Park. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°28'39"N, 13°43'14"E

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GorenjskaSlovenia

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Planica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Planica Nordic Centre, Zelenci, Letalnica bratov Gorišek, Bloudkova velikanka.

~400 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
Planica Nordic Centre
2 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking alpine landscape of Slovenia, the Planica Nordic Centre stands as a beacon of winter sports and ski jumping excellence. This state-of-the-art sports venue, renowned for its modern facilities and historic legacy, has become a pilgrimage site...
1.4 miNE
National park
Zelenci
36 min walk • Visitors to Zelenci can take a leisurely stroll along the wooden boardwalks that wind their way around the lake, offering panoramic views of the surrounding wetlands and the Julian Alps in the distance. The area is a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous species of...
~380 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Letalnica bratov Gorišek
2 min walk • Letalnica bratov Gorišek is one of the two largest ski flying hills in the world and the biggest of eight hills located at the Planica Nordic Centre in Planica, Slovenia. It was built in 1969 and is named after the original constructors and brothers Vlado and Janez Gorišek.
~440 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
Bloudkova velikanka
3 min walk • Bloudkova velikanka, also Bloudek-Rožmanova velikanka, is a large ski jumping hill in Planica, Slovenia, originally opened in 1934. In 2001 the hill collapsed and was completely rebuilt in 2012. Next to the large hill, they also built a brand new normal hill to replace the old demolished one.