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Škofja Loka Hills

The Škofja Loka Hills are criss-crossed by many developed trails that take you to peaks from which you can enjoy extensive and unforgettable views. There is a suitable route for everybody: for families, recreational hikers and more discerning hikers. There are well-maintained mountain huts on top of many peaks, inviting visitors from near and far to regain their strength with delicious local cuisine.

ToP HIkE DESTINATIoN

300 km 150 km

sportive hiker easy & family

1 7  mountain guided  guided  self-guided

Turizem Škofja Loka  www.visitskofjaloka.si Cankarjev trg 17, SI-4220 Škofja Loka t +386 (0)4 517 06 00, m +386 (0)51 427 827 e info@visitskofjaloka.si

Visit the Škofja Loka Historial – the Square of Colourful Centuries and get to know the old guild heritage or take part in the Run of Four Bridges.

Try ocvirkovca, a potica roll made from sourdough filled with cracklings, typical of the mountain huts of the Škofje Loka Hills.

In summer, you will enjoy exploring numerous cycling routes, while in winter you can have fun on the ski slopes, with the possibility of skiing, sledding and cross-country skiing.

Škofja Loka Castle

Škofja Loka Historial

Križna Gora Ratitovec

Trail to Planica and križna Gora

We recommend a very pleasant hike from Škofja Loka past Pevno to Crngrob and a climb past the Church of the Annunciation through the forest to Planica. The descent runs along the ridge to Križna Gora and past the hamlet of Cavrn to the starting point.

Designation on the map: 41 Hiking time: 4–5 hours Length: 14 km Difficulty: easy Elevation gain: 450 m Starting point: Škofja Loka GPS coordinates: 46.1370 N, 14.3072 E

Pastures and peaks on Ratitovec

The hike from Prtovč takes you across Povden to the Krek Lodge and Gladki Vrh. The descent runs towards the Pečana mountain pasture, which is followed by the climb to the Vratca Saddle. From the Klom pasture to the Kosmati Vrh peak you go back to Vratca and descend to Krnica - Razor to the starting point.

Designation on the map: 42 Hiking time: 4 hours and 30 minutes Length: 10.7 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation gain: 654 m Starting point: Prtovč (Železniki) GPS coordinates: 46.2384 N, 14.1121 E

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