Beautiful spring and eponymous nature reserve, Zelenci is housed in the Kranjska Gora township. Nestled in the northwestern terrain of Slovenia, the site receives its water from the Sava Dolinka River, which is Danube’s tributary. The entire site is a natural blessing and is a prized tourist spot. Frequented by tourists and locals, Zelenci is nothing short of a miracle. Zelenci is surrounded by rare flora and fauna species.
Soak in the beauty of nature during your visit to Lake Jasna. Encased within picturesque mountains, the artificial lake features a beautiful statue of a golden horn ibex, Zlatorog, at its entrance. Nestled at the confluence of two artificial lakes, Velika Pišnica and Mala, it is a great spot for a picnic and can also be used as a beautiful backdrop for photoshoots. Those who know how to swim can take a dip in the breathtaking lake.
Looming over the Tarvisio town at an altitude of nearly 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles), Mount Lussari is a lofty peak in the northeastern region of Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia near the Julian and Carnic Alps. A climb atop the elevation of this arresting and impressive mountain offers sweeping and dramatic views of the surroundings. Also, rather renowned as a place of spiritual significance, the mountain draws scores of pilgrims who visit Mount Lussari Sanctuary. Visit to feast your eyes on the landscape, enjoy hiking in the unsoiled outdoors, learn the local way of life, or for a slice of serenity at the sanctuary. Mount Lussari is not just a destination; it's an experience that rejuvenates the spirit.
This municipal park and botanical garden occupies a once neglected area measuring 30 hectares (74 acres) northwest of central Udine. The park was created in the early 1990s by architect Roberto Pirzio Biroli and features massively successful restorations of the areas along the Cormor creek. A children’s playground, a cafe and restaurant, and vast open fields make this park one of the best public spaces in Udine.
Nestled high up in the imposing yet magnificent Julian Alps, Mangart is Slovenia's third-tallest peak behind only Triglav and Skrlatica, standing at an impressive 2,679 meters (8,789 feet). The mountain straddles the northeastern frontiers of the Slovenia-Italy border and was first ascended by renowned adventurer and naturalist Franz von Hohenwart in the year 1794. Home to the tallest roadway in the country, the Mangart Saddle offers unrestricted views of the breathtaking Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The mountain's craggy pyramidal summit make it one of the most conspicuous geological features in Slovenia.
Getting its name from the Triglav peak, the highest peak in area is the Triglav National Park. The only national park of Slovenia, it is marked by beautiful Alpine peaks and valley that supply water to the Adriatic and the massive Black Sea. The park is a protected area and has tons of bird species along with other animals and is a must visit if you are a nature lover. Do check out the beautiful flora of the region as well.
A serene and picturesque mountain, part of the Triglav National Park in Slovenia, Vogel is known to be an attractive trekking and walking destination. Its height is 1922 meters (6535.43 foot) and the views from above the mountain encompass the entire park area and Lake Bohinj as well. Nearby is the Zadnji Vogel mountain pasture. Known for the number of cattle that graze the meadows here, visitors should surely try the cheese, sour milk and other milk products made in traditional style. The distances here can be traversed with the help of cable cars that run from the pasture till Lake Bohinj.
A one of a kind man-made lake, located in the Radovna Valley, Lake Kreda has an intriguing history of how it became one of the most popular lakes in the region. The area of the lake was extensively mined for chalk until 1985 and as a result a basin was created which led to the formation of this beautiful lake. Visitors here can relax by the lake side while indulging in the calm and clear weather, coupled with majestic views of the surrounding mountains.
Located in Slovania, Lake Bohinj is one of the largest permanent lakes of the region. Spanning around a region of 318 hectares (790 acres), the lake is nestled in the Bohinj valley, hence the name. Part of the Julian Alps, the lake is of a glacial nature. Held back by a moraine, the lake is also included within the Triglav National Park. The waters are a rich source of brown trout, Arctic char, burbot, common minnow, European chub and myriad mollusks species.