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Amazing location

Podkoren is an elaborate settlement with a clustered core in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora. It is located in the Zgornjesavska dolina, at the top of the Krotnjak stream at the foot of the Jerebikovac hill (1617 m) in western Karavanke, above the left bank of the Sava Dolinka river, which originates a gew kilometers up the valley in Zelenci. From the main road Jesenice – Rateče, the road branches off here over the international border crossing Korensko sedlo to Austria.

Until the construction of the railway in 1870, the upper part of the Upper Sava valley was more connected to Carinthia than to other lands. There was a customs station here. The inhabitants are engaged in animal husbandry (there are still living mountains on the slopes of Karavanka) and tourism. There are ski slopes with lifts on the northern slopes of Vitranac. There is a ski track for World Cup competitions.

At the western edge of the settlement stands the baroque Gothic church of St. Andrei. In the core of the village there are many basically Gothic and late Gothic houses.

In the middle of the Podkoren settlement grows the village linden tree, which is the symbol of the Podkoren Fire Brigade. The village’s linden tree, transplanted from Makovčev’s garden, is also that old, under which old coins have been buried for just as long. The village is protected as a monument.

Local attractions

Kranjska Gora

The lively adventures of the Julian Alps are waiting for you in Kranjska Gora and its surroundings. There are countless adventures you can try, from an active holiday to a peaceful discovering of nature and the cultural heritage. You can uncover the mystery of well-being in the rich wellness offer, attend business and social meetings or take your family to explore the mystical past of the Zgornjesavska valley. You will never be bored.

Ski slopes in Podkoren

There are several ski slopes 200 m from the apartments. The tracks are black (heavy), red (medium) and blue (easy), so they are also suitable for children and first skiers.

Vitranc Cup

The annual Alpine Skiing World Cup competition for men. The competition has been held since 1961. The event is a two-day event, competing in slalom and giant slalom. A part of the ski track can also be seen from our yard.

Planica – ski jumping

The glacial valley, in which ski jumps take place every March, on the largest ski jump in the world. A 3.8 km long path leads you to Planica.

Zelenci

An undemanding 2 km long path leads you to the Zelenci nature reserve. Zelenci is the ground source of the Sava Dolinka and is emerald green in color, hence the name Zelenci.

Lake Jasna

An artificial lake by the road to the Vršič pass. There are walking paths around the lake. Next to the lake there are also children’s playgrounds and the famous Capricorn statue on a natural rock. The path from the apartments to the lake is 5.4 km long.

Vršič – mountain pass

The highest Slovenian road pass that connects Kranjska Gora with Trento. On the way to the top, there is also a Russian chapel, which commemorates the victims of the First World War, as this road was being built at that time.

Vršič is an excellent starting point for mountain tours to various peaks. The route from the apartments to the top of the pass is 15.8 km long.

Tamar

Tamar is a continuation of the Planica valley. The macadam path leads you to Dom v Tamarju (1108m). You can reach it on foot or by bicycle. In winter, well-maintained ski cross-country tracks lead to the cottage. Near the mountain hut is the Nadiža mountain stream, which is the first source of the Sava Dolinka.

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