Krofička

#123 among destinations in Slovenia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Krofička is a mountain in the eastern part of the Kamnik Alps. Together with Ute Peak and nearby Strelovec Peak, it forms a barrier between the Logar Valley and the Roban Cirque. The southern part descends steeply to Škrbina, with which it is connected with Ojstrica. The eastern side is very steep, and grassy on the upper part, and on the western side it descends into a gorge. There is a nice panoramic view at the top. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6834 ftCoordinates: 46°22'29"N, 14°38'42"E

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SavinjskaSlovenia

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

Nearby attractions include: Velika Planina Ski Resort, Potok Cave, Kokrško sedlo, Grintovec.

5 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Velika Planina Ski Resort
129 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Slovenia's picturesque alpine landscape, the Velika Planina Ski Resort presents a serene getaway for ski enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This ski area is renowned for its stunning views, traditional herdsmen's huts, and family-friendly...
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Potok Cave, Solčava
135 min walk • Potok Cave is a cave in northern Slovenia, declared a high-elevation archaeological and paleontological site, occupied approximately 35,000 years BP by anatomically modern humans of the Aurignacian culture during the Upper Paleolithic. The cave is named after the Potok Farm in Podolševa.
5.1 miSW
Hiking, Trail, Alpine hut
Kokrško sedlo, Preddvor
131 min walk • The Zois Lodge at Kokra Saddle is a mountain hostel that stands on Kokra Saddle, part of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It is named after the brothers Karl Zois, and Sigmund Zois. The first lodge was built from wood in 1897 by the Austrian hiking club. After World War I it had to be rebuilt.
5.4 miW
Regional high peak for mountaineering
Grintovec, Kamnik
137 min walk • Grintovec is the highest mountain of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, with an elevation of 2,558 metres. It is a popular location for hiking, climbing and skiing. The first recorded ascent was in 1759 by the botanist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli. Grintovec has a prominence of 1,706 metres and is therefore an ultra.
5.2 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Czech Lodge at Spodnje Ravni
133 min walk • The Czech Lodge at Spodnje Ravni is a picturesque place located in the heart of the Slovenian Julian Alps. It is an alpine hut that serves as an ideal base for lovers of mountain hiking and climbing.
5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Raduha Mountain
129 min walk • Raduha is a mountain in the eastern part of Kamnik–Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia.
4.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Skuta
108 min walk • Skuta is the third-highest peak in the Kamnik Alps and is known for the Skuta Glacier, which is the easternmost glacier in the Alps. A mountain lodge, operated by the Ljubljana Matica Alpine Club, stands below Skuta.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kranjska Rinka
100 min walk • Carinthia Mount Rinka or the Cross, with an elevation of 2,433 metres, is a mountain in the central Kamnik–Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia.
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Planjava
50 min walk • Planjava is the highest mountain of the eastern Kamnik Alps in northern Slovenia. On the western side there is a steep wall over the Kamniško sedlo pass, on the eastern side runs a long ridge and on the northern side there is an almost 1,000-meter high wall above the Logar Valley.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brana Mountain
78 min walk • Brana is a ridge mountain of the Kamnik Alps in northern Slovenia. It is located between the Logar Valley to the north and the Kamnik Bistrica Valley to the south.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ojstrica
22 min walk • Ojstrica is a mountain in the eastern part of the Kamnik Alps with a pyramid-shaped top that is visible from far away. The name Ojstrica derives from the Slovene word oster 'sharp'.