Storžič

#41 among destinations in Slovenia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. To the south are the Ljubljana Basin, Mount Krim, the Javornik Hills, Mount Snežnik, the Nanos Plateau, and the Škofja Loka Hills. To the west are the Julian Alps with prominent Mount Triglav. To the north are the Karawanks with Mount Stol, Mount Begunjščica, and Mount Košuta. To the east are the Jezersko Cirque, Mount Grintovec, the Kalce Ridge and Mount Krvavec. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6995 ftCoordinates: 46°21'1"N, 14°24'17"E

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GorenjskaSlovenia

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

Nearby attractions include: Storžič Lodge, Brdo Castle near Kranj, Jezersko Combe, Karawanks.

1 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Storžič Lodge
25 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...
5.5 miS
Forts and castles
Brdo Castle near Kranj
141 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.
5.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jezersko 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.
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Karawanks
118 min walk • The Karawanks or Karavankas or Karavanks are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps on the border between Slovenia to the south and Austria to the north. With a total length of 120 kilometres in an east–west direction, the Karawanks chain is one of the longest ranges in Europe.
3.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Turn Castle, Preddvor
87 min walk • Turn Castle is a castle near the village of Potoče in the Municipality of Preddvor in the Upper Carniolan region of Slovenia. The castle was first mentioned in 1408 and was probably built in the mid-14th century.
5.5 miSW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Udin Woods
140 min walk • The Udin Woods is one of the oldest glacial terraces in the Ljubljana Basin. It is a contiguous wooded area clearly delineated from its surroundings. The woods is dominated by Scots pine, and deciduous trees include sessile oak, hornbeam, and beech. It has natural value in terms...
5.7 miNE
Locality
Zgornje Jezersko
146 min walk • Zgornje Jezersko is a settlement and administrative centre of the Municipality of Jezersko in northern Slovenia. It is part of the traditional Slovenian Carinthia region and the Upper Carniola Statistical Region.
3.4 miW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Koča na Kriški gori
87 min walk • A hostel in Kriška Gorze - a tourist hostel that lies on the sunny side of the west band of Kriška Gora. It is managed by the Križe Mountain Society.
1.1 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dom na Kališču
28 min walk • Hostel Kokierskie Department at Kališč, mountain shelter on Kališč-a tourist hostel on the south-eastern slope of Storžiča, on Hala Kališče. 21+34 beds, open from June 15 to September 30, in autumn, winter and spring on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
6.1 miNW
46°25'4"N • 14°19'25"E
Dom na Kofcah
155 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut