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Nova Gorica—Spring

Springs within an hour or two of Nova Gorica

21 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.

01Within an hour

Within an hour

Spring
Vodni vir Franc Jožef iz I. sv.vojne

A 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.

~5 min · 4 km
Spring
Izvir Hublja

Izvir 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.

~25 min · 22 km
Spring
Na Čukli

Na 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.

~35 min · 33 km
Spring
Tolminka

The 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.

~40 min · 34 km
Spring
Štirna Ledinica

Štirna 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.

~40 min · 36 km
Spring
Vroče

Vroče 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.

~45 min · 42 km
Spring
Lintvern

Lintvern 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 · 47 km
Spring
Veliki Močilnik

Veliki 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.

~55 min · 50 km
02Worth the longer drive

Worth the longer drive

Spring
Škamevško korito

Škamevško 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.

~80 min · 74 km
Spring
Izvir Kamniške Bistrice

Izvir 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.

~95 min · 84 km
Spring
Kosca
~95 min · 86 km
Spring
Izvir Krke

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.

~95 min · 88 km
03Other categories from here

Other categories from here