Pekel, known in English as Hell Cave, is a karst cave in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, in the hills near Žalec. It is one of the few show caves in this part of the country and makes a short underground stop on a day out in the Lower Savinja Valley.
Day trips from Krško
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Lušperk Castle is a castle site in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, set in hilly country near the town of Zreče. It makes a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's historic castles and the surrounding countryside. Check the access route locally before setting out, as the approach may involve a short walk on rural paths.
Izvir Krke is the karst spring where the Krka River emerges from beneath the hills in central Slovenia's Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a quiet spot to see a major river begin, with clear water flowing out at the foot of a rocky slope. The spring lies in the upper Krka valley and is reached by a short, easy walk, which pairs well with a day out in the surrounding countryside.
Ptuj Castle stands on a hill above the old town of Ptuj, one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, in the Podravska region. It houses a regional museum, and the castle terraces look out over the red rooftops and the Drava River. The walk up from the town centre is short, along a cobbled lane.
Kostel Castle is a castle ruin in southeastern Slovenia, standing on a hill above the Kolpa valley close to the Croatian border. The remains of its walls and towers give a sense of how the stronghold once watched over this border area. It lies in the Kostel area of the Kočevje region, a quiet stop for those exploring the Kolpa river.
Maribor Castle is a castle in the centre of Maribor, Slovenia's second-largest city, in the Podravska region of the northeast. It stands at the edge of the old town and houses the regional museum, making it an easy stop on a walk through the city streets.
Pyramid (Piramida) is a hill rising directly above the centre of Maribor in the Podravska region. From the top there is a view over the city, the Drava River and the surrounding countryside. It is a short uphill walk from the northern edge of the old town, easy to combine with a stroll through Maribor.
Krumperk Castle is a castle located in Gorjuša near the town of Domžale in central Slovenia.
