Springs within an hour or two of Litija
21 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
01Within an hour
Within an hour
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Izvir KrkeIzvir 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.
~20 min · 19 km
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Škamevško koritoŠkamevško korito is a small spring in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, where water collects in a trough. It is a quiet spot to stop and rest on a walk through the wooded hills south of Ljubljana. The spring lies in the countryside south-east of the capital, best reached on foot along local paths.
~30 min · 29 km
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Izvir Kamniške BistriceIzvir Kamniške Bistrice is the source of the Kamniška Bistrica river, where clear, cold water emerges at the head of the valley beneath the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. The spring and its small green pools make a quiet stop in an alpine setting. It lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region north of Kamnik and is reached by a short, easy walk from the valley.
~40 min · 35 km
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Pod orehomPod orehom is a small spring in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, its name meaning "under the walnut tree". It is a quiet stop for anyone exploring the countryside south-west of Ljubljana on foot or by bike. The spring lies near the edge of the Ljubljana Marshes area, close to the Vrhnika and Borovnica direction.
~50 min · 43 km
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Veliki MočilnikVeliki Močilnik is a karst spring near Vrhnika in Osrednjeslovenska regija, one of the sources of the Ljubljanica river. Water emerges from beneath a steep wooded slope into a clear pool, a quiet spot where you can see how the karst rivers resurface. It makes a short walk from the edge of Vrhnika and pairs well with the other springs in the area.
~50 min · 43 km
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LintvernLintvern is a karst spring near Vrhnika in central Slovenia, one of the sources of the Ljubljanica River. Water emerges at the foot of the steep slopes above the town, and the spot makes a quiet stop on a short walk among the springs around Vrhnika.
~50 min · 46 km
02Worth the longer drive
Worth the longer drive
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Štirna LedinicaŠtirna Ledinica is a small spring in the Gorenjska region, in the hilly countryside west of Ljubljana. Springs like this were once important local water sources and remain a quiet stop on a rural walk. It suits a short detour while exploring the surrounding villages and forest paths.
~65 min · 57 km
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Izvir HubljaIzvir Hublja is the karst spring of the Hubelj river, emerging at the foot of the Trnovo plateau above Ajdovščina in the Goriška region. It is a quiet spot to see water flowing straight out of the rock before it runs down toward the Vipava Valley. The spring lies just above the town, reachable by a short walk from Ajdovščina.
~80 min · 73 km
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VročeVroče is a karst spring in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, on the Karst plateau inland from the coast. It is a quiet stop for those interested in how water surfaces in limestone country, where most rivers run underground. Expect a short walk from the nearest road rather than a marked hike, and check the approach on a map before setting out.
~95 min · 84 km
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Na ČukliNa Čukli is a small spring in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, set in the hilly country of the upper Soča area. It is a quiet stop for walkers who like to seek out water sources along local paths. Plan it as part of a short walk in the surrounding countryside rather than a destination on its own.
~95 min · 85 km
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TolminkaThe Tolminka is a mountain river in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, and this point marks its spring area in the hills above Tolmin. It is a quiet spot to see where clear Alpine water emerges before flowing down toward the town. Reaching it means a walk on mountain terrain north of Tolmin, so sturdy footwear is sensible.
~100 min · 88 km
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Vodni vir Franc Jožef iz I. sv.vojneA small water spring known as the Franz Joseph spring, linked to the First World War, in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It is a modest stop for those interested in the traces the Isonzo Front left in this landscape. The site lies in the hills near Nova Gorica and is best visited as part of a short walk.
~100 min · 89 km
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Izvir NadižeIzvir Nadiže is the spring of the Nadiža stream in the Tamar valley near Planica, at the foot of the mountains above Rateče in the far northwest of Gorenjska. The clear water emerges from the rocky slope beneath the peaks, making it a quiet stop on an easy valley walk. It is usually reached on foot from the Planica area, combined with a visit to the Tamar meadows.
~110 min · 97 km
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