Rakek
#307 among destinations in Slovenia
Facts and practical information
Rakek is a settlement in the Municipality of Cerknica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. ()
Notranjsko-kraškaSlovenia
Rakek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Postojna Cave, Hell Gorge, Weaver Cave, Planina Cave.
5 km cave network and underground railwayPostojna Cave, Postojna
139 min walk • Postojna Cave, a natural wonder nestled in the Slovenian town of Postojna, is a marvel of karst topography and one of the most visited tourist caves in Europe. This subterranean paradise, stretching over 24 kilometers, is adorned with an intricate system of limestone...
Nature, Canyon, Natural attractionHell Gorge
154 min walk • Tucked away in the lush landscapes of Slovenia, Hell Gorge (Soteska Pekel) is a hidden gem that offers a breathtaking experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. This stunning canyon, with its series of cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear pools,...
Nature, Natural attraction, CaveWeaver Cave
52 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of Slovenia, Weaver Cave, known locally as Predjama Cave, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. This expansive subterranean wonder is not just a geological marvel; it also hosts the remarkable Predjama...
Nature, Natural attraction, CavePlanina Cave
91 min walk • Planina Cave, formerly also Little Castle Cave after Little Castle in the vicinity of its entrance, is one of the longest Slovenian water caves. It is a huge tunnel and the subterranean bed of the Unica River. It is located in Inner Carniola.
ParkRak Škocjan
50 min walk • Rak Škocjan is a valley and a landscape park, part of Inner Carniola Regional Park in southwestern Slovenia. Administratively, it belongs to the settlement of Rakov Škocjan. Rak Škocjan has been protected since 1949 and is the oldest landscape park in Slovenia.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeLake Cerknica
138 min walk • Lake Cerknica is an intermittent lake in the southern part of the Cerknica Polje, a karst polje in Inner Carniola, a region in southwestern Slovenia.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainSlivnica Mountain
117 min walk • Slivnica is a peak in the Dinaric Alps in Slovenia, southeast of Cerknica on the edge of the plain defined by Lake Cerknica. Its southern and western slopes are covered in deciduous and pine forests, which also obstruct the view from the highest peak, Big Slivnica.
Nature, Natural attraction, CaveCross Cave
90 min walk • Cross Cave, also named Cold Cave under Cross Mountain, is a cave in Slovenia's Lož Valley, in the area between the Lož Karst Field, Cerknica Karst Field, and Bloke Plateau. The cave is named after nearby Holy Cross Church in Podlož.
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain passPostojna Gate
115 min walk • The Postojna Gate, less often the Postojna Gap, named after the local town of Postojna, is a major mountain pass of the Dinaric Alps.
TownCerknica
64 min walk • Visitors to Cerknica can explore the fascinating underground world of the Karst region by visiting the nearby Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. These caves offer a unique opportunity to witness the stunning natural...
Notranjsko-kraška