Things to see and do Logarska Dolina

The window of Matkov. It is a 8 m opening in the rocky walls, accessible by a trail that leads from the Elektrokovina holiday house to Zabrložnica.

This is another glacial valley, parallel to the Logar valley, 6 km long. La Ride takes its source and joins the Črna to give the Savinja.

You can reach it by car before continuing on foot. The trail leads to Okrešelj (1,396 m) after a continuous ascent. It is possible to quench your thirst at the Slap Rinka Hostel at the foot of the waterfall until 10pm. The source of the Savinja River is located about 20 minutes upstream from the Rinka waterfall. Hiking boots are recommended to start the winding path that leads above the waterfall jump and continues via footbridges, ladders and boulders to the source. The final part continues through the woods. 15 minutes from the first source of the Savinja River, a panoramic relaxation break at the Frischaufov dom na Okrešlju hut at 1,378 m. It took an hour's good mountain walk to get there. The place is packed on the weekends. Meals are then taken from the backpack. As for the house, it offers hearty little dishes. The bravest ones continue towards Kamniško sedlo at 1,864 m. Count an hour and a half of climbing in addition. Laces first and a steep passage towards the end with a handrail. After the Rinka waterfall falls, the water disappears and then resurfaces, mixed with the water from the spring Črna, near the Kranija farm. When the rains are heavy, the waters of the waterfall remain on the surface and adopt a new name: Kotovec. La Savinja is truly born at the end of the Logar Valley. The Črna joins the Jezera, flowing from the Matkov Kot valley. From now on, the waters begin their course under the name of Savinja.

Take the pass road Pavličevo in the direction of Austria. In the middle of the climb, turn right (the only one). You can't go wrong, there's a lot of signs at the crossroads. This road is not asphalted but is easily passable. It is 20 km long and offers the most beautiful views of Logarska Dolina, Olševa and Raduha. Many consider it to be the most beautiful in Slovenia. And it's true! Landscapes parade to the rhythm of farms and hamlets. You're wondering how people manage to live here. You stop to enjoy a local meal that only tourist farms know how to prepare. At a bend in the road, you discover Sveti Duh, a small church on its promontory with Raduha in the background. The road ends in Bukovnik (Slovenia's highest farmhouse at 1,323 m), an eagle's nest on the slopes of Raduha. This is the most beautiful view of Logarska Dolina. The return journey is by the same road, then you will take the direction of Solčava. You can also switch to the Meza Valley, following the direction of Črna na Koroskem. Additional points of interest include the glacial valley of Matkov Kot and Matkov Okno. On the road to Ojstrica, you will discover the monumental giant larch trees, trees that are almost 30 m high and 5 m in circumference. Finally, the panorama that opens on the Robanov Kot is quite grandiose and can be the subject of a small excursion within its sublime natural park.

This glacial valley is also a natural park. It is surrounded by Križevnik (1 901 m), Ojstrica (2 350 m) and Krofička (2 083 m).

Nature lovers are attracted to the Logar Valley because of its unspoilt environment and many natural attractions. This unique valley was declared a landscape park in 1987. It contains more than 43 natural wonders, and the perimeter of the park includes Natura 2000 areas and other areas of important ecological character. The Logar Valley Trail will take you through many places of interest such as waterfalls, viewpoints and ethnographic sites.