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Planina Polje

Wedam © D. Wedam © D. Wedam Planina Polje, crossed by the river Unica, is one of the best known and most scenic karst poljes in Slovenia. The meadows along the meanders of the Unica tell a story not only about the area's numerous unusual natural features, but also about the life of the local people, who adapted to the river's rhythm of flooding.

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Triple Bridge

From each of the side bridges, two stairways lead to terraces situated just above the river, where poplar trees were planted to contribute to the overall appearance of the Bridge. © Dunja Wedam On the right bank of the river, the Bridge is enhanced by a small flower shop connected to the Ljubljana Central Market colonnade, and on the left bank by a kiosk.

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Trnovski pristan embankment

Lokacija The Trnovski pristan embankment stretches across the riverside area between the Prule Bridge and the point where the Gradaščica channel empties into the river Ljubljanica. In the past it was used for unloading the boats carrying stone from the Podpeč Quarry, intended for the construction of buildings in Ljubljana.

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Iški vintgar

Iški vintgar © Občina Ig © Občina Ig © Občina Ig © Občina Ig Iški vintgar is a scenic gorge of the Iška river. The interesting appearance of the gorge and its rapid little river, sandbanks, numerous river pools and steep rocky banks reminiscent, at places, of the walls of a canyon, is due to the powerful mechanisms of tectonic faulting.

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Themed cycle routes around Ljubljana

At the same time, these routes represent an additional opportunity for visitors to Ljubljana, who can experience Plečnik’s architecture, enjoy the beauty of the river Ljubljanica or visit green parts of the city – all by bike. We have marked the following themed routes for cyclists: The Waterside cycle route is 12 km long and blends the urban environment with nature, running along the river Ljubljanica.

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Ljubljana–Kamnik

Kamnik is separated from Ljubljana by just over 26 kilometres of cycling route. Head north from the centre of Ljubljana and cross the river Sava. Cycle past Ježica and just before Trzin turn onto a pleasant macadam road that will take you almost to Kamniška Bistrica. Then follow one of the cleanest rivers in Slovenia all the way to the final destination.

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The Welcoming of Spring in Trnovo

"Pozdrav pomladi - Gregorčki" is a free event, commemorating an old folk tradition, where craftsmen bid farewell to winter by releasing wooden clogs adorned with lit candles into streams…

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Iški Vintgar Gorge

Iški Vintgar Gorge © Andrej Tarfila © Andrej Tarfila Iški vintgar is a scenic gorge of the Iška river. The interesting appearance of the gorge and its rapid little river, sandbanks, numerous river pools and steep rocky banks reminiscent, at places, of the walls of a canyon, is due to the powerful mechanisms of tectonic faulting.

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Ljubljana–Litija

Continue through the outskirts of Ljubljana to the point where the Ljubljanica flows into the Sava and then follow the river from here all the way to Litija. The route, which is actually just a small section of a long-distance cycling route, takes you through a series of little riverside villages, with the river on one side and forested hills on the other.

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Together for a Clean Ljubljanica

The collected waste will be weighed and put on display as a reminder that the river is not a dumping ground, but a shared space and responsibility. This year’s river cleanup, the 34th in a row, will take place from Špica to the central Ljubljana market.

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