Turn Castle, Preddvor
#2 among attractions in Preddvor
Facts and practical information
Turn Castle is a castle near the village of Potoče in the Municipality of Preddvor in the Upper Carniolan region of Slovenia. ()
2 PotočePreddvor Slovenia
Turn Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Krvavec, Kokrško sedlo, Grintovec, Czech Lodge at Spodnje Ravni.
Winter sport, Ski areaKrvavec
127 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Slovenia's picturesque alpine landscape, Krvavec stands as a premier ski area that beckons winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe. This stunning resort, located just a stone's throw from the capital city of Ljubljana, offers a...
Hiking, Trail, Alpine hutKokrško sedlo, Preddvor
155 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.
Regional high peak for mountaineeringGrintovec, Kamnik
155 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.
Alpine hut, HikingCzech Lodge at Spodnje Ravni
169 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.
Hiking, Alpine hutStoržič Lodge
109 min walk • Perched in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the Storžič Lodge (Slovenian: Dom pod Storžičem) serves as a quintessential alpine hut for hikers and climbers traversing Slovenia's rugged landscapes. Nestled at an altitude of 1,123 meters, the lodge is...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainStoržič
87 min walk • Storžič is the highest mountain in the western part of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. The top is a nicely shaped cone, from which the mountain got its name. Storžič has a good panoramic view.
Forts and castles, PalaceStrmol Castle
91 min walk • Strmol Castle is a castle located at the foot of Dvorjanski hrib near the villages of Češnjevek, Grad and Dvorje, in the municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia. Named after its builders, the Strmol family, it is notable as one of the few castles in Slovenia to retain a Slovene name throughout its history.
History museum, Museum, Concert hallKieselstein Castle, Kranj
152 min walk • Kieselstein Castle, a historical gem nestled in the heart of Kranj, Slovenia, is a testament to the region's rich medieval past. This imposing structure, dating back to the 13th century, has stood the test of time and now serves as a cultural beacon within the city.
Forts and castlesBrdo Castle near Kranj
89 min walk • Brdo Castle near Kranj, usually simply Brdo Castle, is an estate and a mansion in the Slovenian region of Upper Carniola west of the village of Predoslje, City Municipality of Kranj, northwest of Ljubljana. It is the Slovenian government's main venue for diplomatic meetings and other Government-sponsored events.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainKalce Ridge
136 min walk • The Kalce Ridge is a 2,224-metre-high mountain of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia. It is the highest peak of the Krvavec Group.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainJezersko Combe
144 min walk • Kočna at 2,540 metres high, is the second-highest mountain in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and the westernmost peak of the Grintovec Range. Its prominent and easily recognized peak is visible from far around. The mountain has two peaks: the higher Jezersko Kočna and the nearby lower Kokra Kočna.
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