Solcavsko

Why you should visit?
The Solcava district lies at the upper end of the Savinja River and has some of the most beautiful sceneries in the whole of Slovenia. The Alpine scenery is peppered with sites of breathtaking natural beauty, and the three mighty glacial valleys here are the highlight of any stay. The U-shaped valleys are filled with soft, languid meadows and snaking rivers that rise up through green-cloaked slopes to white-toothed, jagged peaks.

What can you do here?
With many of the peaks more than 2,000 metres in height, you can hike high or low at any time of the year either in Alpine meadows, misty beech forests or banks of wild strawberries. There are hundreds of walking trails here and apart from a scattering of farmhouses it is easy to find solitude. In Logarska dolina, visitors can see more than forty natural attractions, which include waterfalls, springs, rock pillars, glacial boulders and ancient trees. In fact all of the valleys offer adventure sports in summer and winter. For instance you are in striking distance of the ski slopes at Krajiska Plenina, while the high mountains are geared for snowshoeing, ski touring and ice climbing, biking and hiking are also popular.

What makes Solcavsko special?
It is a region of waterfalls – there over 20, of which Rinka, is the most spectacular. The 80-meter arch of water drops in a sinuous, willowy curve, like a sleek pony tail. It is one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Slovenia and is a protected natural monument. The great thing is that at Logarska dolina, you cannot drive further than half a mile into the valley - nor cycle - you have to walk. Seven kilometers in you find the beautiful Rinka waterfall, surrounded by wide meadows with trees climbing up the mountain slopes. For an authentic Slovene experience, you can stay with a family and get your breakfast and dinner home-made every day. It is a great place for delicious mountain fare. For instance at the Tourist Farm GovcVrsnik – the locals flock here for lunch and the views are stunning.