Point of interest

Velika planina

49 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Goran
April 30, 2020
Velika planina is the site of one of Europe's few surviving high mountain herdsmen's villages where traditional Alpine herdsmen's culture is still alive. This scenic high mountain plateau, part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, is famous for its stunning natural beauty. Its landscape, characterized by vast pastures and numerous karst phenomena such as dolines and hollows, is criss-crossed with an extensive network of hiking routes. Throughout the year, Velika planina is accessible by aerial cable car. The bottom cable car station is located in the Kamniška Bistrica Valley, next to the Kamp Alpe campsite, and the upper station in Velika planina's Šimnovec area, not far away from the Skodla guest house. Velika planina is also accessible on foot, via a number of popular mountain routes. it is a popular hiking destination in the summer, but it is also stunningly beautiful in winter, when it is covered in snow.
Velika planina is the site of one of Europe's few surviving high mountain herdsmen's villages where traditional Alpine herdsmen's culture is still alive. This scenic high mountain plateau, part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, is famous for its stunning natural beauty. Its landscape, characterized by vas…
Andreja
October 30, 2019
A beautifull shepards willage in the middle of pastures with a great mountain view
Andraž
August 22, 2014
Covering some 577 hectares of pastureland, Velika Planina is the catchall name for a number of plateaus that come together to make the highest alpine pasture plateau in Slovenia.
Gregor
August 1, 2019
A mountain flat area with cute little cottages, you can climb it or use the funicular to reach eat, you can eat on top and/or hike around the cottages and peaks, amazing views of the surrounding mountains, you wont be sorry to go! Combine this with exploration of Kamniška Bistrica valley!
Jelka
October 15, 2018
The mountain has a very nice view and many small shepherd's huts. A wide range of Slovenian traditional food.

Unique things to do nearby

Kamnik Beer Tasting & Outdoors Tour
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Location
Velika Planina, Kamnik