Prešeren Lodge at Stol

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The Prešeren Lodge at Stol is a mountain hut on the southern side of Mt. Stol in the Karawanks, just below the peak of Little Stol. It is named after the Slovenian poet France Prešeren. The first hut was built in 1909. During World War II, it was burnt down; it was rebuilt in 1966. ()

Local name: Prešernova koča na Stolu Elevation: 7133 ftCoordinates: 46°25'54"N, 14°10'32"E

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GorenjskaSlovenia

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Prešeren Lodge at Stol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vintgar Gorge, Stol, Prešeren House, Wertatscha.

4.9 miSW
Scenic walkway along a historic gorge
Vintgar Gorge, Triglav National Park
126 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of Triglav National Park in Slovenia, the Vintgar Gorge (Soteska Vintgar) is a stunning natural masterpiece that captivates visitors with its ethereal beauty. This geological marvel, carved by the Radovna River, presents a serene...
~890 ftNW
Rugged alpine peak with hiking and views
Stol
5 min walk • Stol, the highest peak of the Karawanks mountain range, stands as a majestic sentinel on the border between Slovenia and Austria. At an elevation of 2,236 meters, this mountain is not only a prominent landmark but also a popular destination for hikers and nature...
3.3 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Prešeren House
85 min walk • Nestled in the quaint Slovenian town of Kranj, Prešeren House stands as a cultural beacon, paying homage to the life and work of Slovenia's most celebrated poet, France Prešeren. This museum, once the residence of the poet himself, offers a poignant glimpse into the...
1.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wertatscha
48 min walk • Wertatscha is a mountain, 2,180 m above sea level, in the Karawanks on the border between Austria and Slovenia. In the old German Alpine dialect it was also called the Deutscher Berg or Zinnenwand. Other names are Meniška gora and Rtača.
2.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Begunjščica
69 min walk • Begunjščica is a ridge mountain in the Karawanks. It rises from the western Smokuč mountain pasture to St. Anne on its eastern side. The mountain has three main peaks, the highest being Big Peak. The western Middle Peak lies a little lower, and the lowest is Begunje Mount Vrtača. Its southern slopes rise over the Draga Valley.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Loibl Pass
112 min walk • The Loibl Pass or Ljubelj Pass is a high mountain pass in the Karawanks chain of the Southern Limestone Alps, linking Austria with Slovenia.
4.9 miSW
Locality
Podhom
126 min walk • Podhom is a settlement in the Municipality of Gorje in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. In addition to the main settlement, it also consists of the hamlets of Spodnji Graben, Gabrce, Vintgar, and Vršce to the west.
4.3 miW
Botanical garden
Pristava House
110 min walk • The Pristava House is a manor house in the foothills of the Karawanks Alpine range in the Municipality of Jesenice in northern Slovenia. It is located at an elevation of 975 metres, above the settlement of Javorniški Rovt. It is a popular excursion point.
5.3 miW
Mosque
Jesenice Mosque, Jesenice
135 min walk • The Jesenice Mosque is a Sunni mosque located in the town of Jesenice, Municipality of Jesenice, Slovenia, on Viktor Kejžar street, no 19. It is the center of the Jesenice jamaat.
2.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ajdna
57 min walk • Ajdna is a peak in the Karawanks in the Municipality of Žirovnica in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Access to it is easiest from the village of Potoki in the neighbouring Municipality of Jesenice.
4 miS
Forts and castles
Kacenštajn Castle, Begunje na Gorenjskem
103 min walk • Kacenštajn Castle comprises, together with St. Ursula's Church, the old center of the village of Begunje in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.