Cerklje na Gorenjskem

There, a little further away from the main airport in Slovenia, where the well-kept meadows and forests begin to give way to the slopes of the Kamnik Savinja Alps, is a small town, Cerklje na Gorenjskem. A destination of small villages inhabited by good-hearted people, but also a place where the traveller will find royal refuges, clean water springs, themed trails, a ski resort and challenging cycling climbs, all well steeped in culture and history.

If picturesque nature, peaceful surroundings, contact with animals, delicious tastes of local food and the familiarity of rural culture are your idea of a perfect holiday, then Cerklje is the right choice for you. You can expect a warm, personal welcome and an unforgettable experience of the real countryside. If you stay in Cerklje, your walks will be enriched by ponds, well-kept woods and beautiful architecture in the villages you pass through.

Keep your eyes peeled while walking, as the environment of Cerklje na Gorenjskem is famous for bird watching, and you can find bird watching tips HERE

The area of Cerklje na Gorenjskem is extremely rich in drinking water, which the Kamnik-Savinja Alps Association has combined into an excellent, multi-stage (11) circular and relatively easy trail that will take you, over 190 kilometres, along 4 rivers and more than 100 streams, to 3 lakes and more than 100 springs. The sound of countless waterfalls will accompany you as you walk along the Kamnik Savinja Alps Water Trail.

If you don’t want to go down from Krvavec by bike or cable car, you have another option – you can fly down from Krvavec. The paragliding take-off point is located on the upper slopes – Ambrož, at an altitude of 1320m ASL, with prevailing winds from the S, SW and W directions. If you do not bring your own paraglider, tandem flights with an experienced guide are possible by prior arrangement.

Below Krvavec, a little further from the fork, is one of the most beautiful mansions in Slovenia, Strmol Castle. A walk around the estate past the pond is a must, but you can also lie down on the grass, book in hand, and dream of castle life. You can also take a guided tour of the castle and its rich collection of furniture – after all, it’s all about combining a workout for the body with a workout for the mind.