Autumn. Nature is changing more and more every day. The leaves on the trees change colour from green to yellow, orange and brown day by day, mushrooms sprout from the mossy forest floor, the smell of roasting chestnuts is in the air.
The days are getting shorter and the nights longer. Cool mornings with temperatures around freezing point herald autumn here again. Autumn is the time when nature, and with it us, begins to settle down and prepare for a long winter. And what better way to calm our restless spirits than to put on some warm clothes that the cold autumn wind won’t get enough of, put on the boots that have been stowed away in the back of the wardrobe all summer, and go for a long walk in the woods.
For many, autumn is the right time for a short break or discovering new corners. Destination Kranjska Gora offers peace and every morning a new color spectrum in forests and meadows. Autumn in Kranjska Gora is also a paradise for photographers. That is why we have collected some activities for you that you can do in the fall in Kranjska Gora.
1. The Tibet-style bridge over the Pišnica river
There is nothing more beautiful than a morning walk through the woods waking up from a night’s rest. The forest is calm, under the feet of creaking fallen leaves, covered with salt overnight. One of these walks can be enjoyed along the path that leads from the Hotel Kranjska Gora along Vršiška cesta, which can be skilfully avoided if we turn a little before “Baba šči” onto the path that leads to the forest path to Lake Jasna. If we follow this path, it will lead us to an exceptional suspension bridge that leads over the river Pišnica. The Tibet-style bridge is 30 meters long and is a real adrenaline treat at 1.4 m high. When you cross the bridge, you turn towards Lake Jasna, which with Razor on the left and Prisank on the right offers beautiful autumn-colored views.
2. A trip among the golden larch trees
A paradise for photographers and lovers of the golden yellow colour are the peaks where larch trees abound in golden yellow hues. Very well known to all and consequently quite visited is Slemen’s Spit, which is ascended from the Vršič Pass along a marked trail, which after a short climb lays down and meanders between rocks and heather. But if you fancy a quiet, longer and a little more strenuous climb to the golden larches, we suggest you head for Trupejevo poldne. The 1931 m high peak in the Karavanke Mountains is surrounded by golden coloured larch trees, just like the Slemen’s Spit. As a bonus, you have views of the Julian Alps on one side and the Austrian side on the opposite side, and in good weather you can also see the peaks of Mangart and Montaž. The peak is located on the border between Austria and Slovenia and can be climbed from the Martuljka Forest or from the higher Srednji Vrh. It will take you approximately 2.5 hours to climb Trupejevo poldne. When planning your ascent, bear in mind that the weather can change quickly in autumn and you may need winter clothing to descend safely.
Tip: On the way back, stop at Hlebanja’s farm and buy Srjan cheese and delicious homemade dairy products.
3. Water, the source of life
Water has always had a positive effect on people. Watching the surface of a lake calms a restless spirit, while throwing pebbles into the riverbed takes us back to the carefree days of childhood. As we watch the rapids, our problems flow with it further down the riverbed. In Kranjska Gora, the views of three lakes are particularly enchanting: the Zelenci Nature Reserve, Lake Jasna and the hidden gem, Lake Kreda. The latter is nestled among tall spruce trees and can be reached on the way to the Peričnik waterfall along the Triglavska Bistrica trail. The peaks of the Julian Alps hide two more hidden, but no less beautiful, waterfalls. The first one is reached after a short climb from the Tamar shelter in the Planica valley, where you ascend to the Nadiža waterfall, which is also the first source of Slovenia’s longest river, the Sava Dolinka. After a short climb, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the peaks above the Tamar mountain lodge. The second one is reached by turning onto the path behind the Tamar mountain lodge in the direction of Slemen’s Spit. It is called the Black Water Waterfall and is named after the black rock along which it flows. It rises below Slemen’s Spit and falls in several waterfalls, the highest of which is the Black Water Waterfall (70 m). Just below the waterfall, the water runs down, which is why it is also called the Disappearing Waterfall.
Tip: On your way back to the valley, stop by the Planica Nordic Centre, where the museum also has jump simulators and a hologram where you can interview Planica heroes Peter Prevec, Jurij Tepeš and others!
4. Harvesting autumn fruits
You can also use the autumn (potato) holidays to pick chestnuts and other autumn fruits. In Mojstrana, next to the Triglav Grove Park, there is a mighty chestnut tree grove, which was established as far back as 1936, when the first visitors came to the valley and the chestnuts provided shade as they set off from the railway station with their suitcases to their chosen accommodation. On a walk through the avenue, you can pick chestnuts for autumn decorations to brighten up your table or front door.
A popular activity in the autumn forests is definitely mushroom picking; mushrooms, chanterelles, apricots and other edible forest treasures. We, as real mushroom pickers, will not give you places to collect them. But we will give you some tips for trips to the Karavanke. What do you know, maybe you can find your edible mushroom right there.
Tip for families: Harvested fruits can be used to create interesting ornaments and sculptures for autumn decoration.
5. Actively catching the warm autumn rays
Karavanke offer quite a few opportunities for walks and a little longer hikes. However, the Karavanke Mountains are popular in the autumn, especially by those who still want the warmth of the sun’s rays. From Rateče you can climb to Peč or. a triple border where you can stand on the tri-border of three countries. When the weather is nice, you have views of the Julian Alps, the Ghent Alps, the Krško Alps, the High and Low Tours and part of the western Karavanke. From Kranjska Gora you can cross Robe to Srednji Vrh, a typical alpine village with a magnificent view of the Martuljek mountain chain and which provides many starting points for ascents to the peaks of the Karavanke Mountains. An even more beautiful tour in the Karavanke is Dovška Rožca. At the top of the mountain, next to the mountain hut, you are offered beautiful views of the Triglav Mountains, part of the western Karavanke and part of the Upper Sava Valley. You can extend your hiking adventure to Dovška Baba or Hruški vrh.
Tip: If you are not the most reliable mushroom connoisseur, we suggest that on the way back you stop at some of the local restaurants and tavernas that include mushroom specialities on their menus in autumn.
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