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Things to see in Kanal (Slovenia): 24 places and when to go
Kanal is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Mountains (8), Nature (6). The best known are Solkan Bridge, Sabotin and Sveta Gora. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 46.0655, 13.5584
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (11) · Mountains (8) · Nature (6) · Temples (4) · Architecture (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 72 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Rifugio Casoni Solarie, at 956 m.
What to see in Kanal
The places in and around Kanal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Solkan BridgeStone arch railway bridge over Soča near Solkan, Slovenia12 km
- SabotinMountain in Italy and Slovenia10 km
- Sveta GoraNature · Mountains11 km
- ŠkabrijelMountain in Slovenia14 km
- Sveta GoraBasilica in Nova Gorica, Slovenia11 km
- Mount KukMountain in Slovenia6.3 km
- Župnjiska cerkev svetega ŠtefanaTemples13 km
- San FlorianoReligious building in San Floriano del Collio, Italy9.5 km
- Chiesa di Santa Lucia Vergine e MartireBuilding in Prepotto, Italy3.3 km
- Dobrovo CastleCastle8.1 km
- KoradaHill in western Slovenia183 m
- Rifugio Casoni SolarieMountains · Hiking15 km
- Alpe Adria TrailLong distance trail12 km
- Alpe Adria Trail E29Hiking5.3 km
- Alpe Adria Trail E30Hiking5.6 km
- Alpe Adria Trail E31Hiking8.5 km
- Azienda Agricola Komjanc AlessioWinery11 km
- Cammino Celeste Italia - 3 Cormons - CastelmonteHiking6.6 km
- JK14Hiking15 km
- World War I caverns in VodiceA system of underground tunnels from the First World War in the hamlet of Vodice near Grgarske Ravne8.0 km
- Planinski dom pod JežoMountain hut in Slovenia14 km
- Via Alpina YellowAbandoned hiking route4.3 km
- Via Alpina YellowAbandoned hiking route14 km
- Zavetišče na KoradiMountains · Hiking2 m
When to go to Kanal
The best time to visit Kanal is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:49
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. In April, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kanal
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Miren23 places25 km
- Dobravlje33 places27 km
- Bohinjsko jezero107 places33 km
- Resia12 places35 km
- Žiri35 places41 km
- Sežana28 places42 km
And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kanal?
The best known: Solkan Bridge, Sabotin, Sveta Gora, Škabrijel, Sveta Gora. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kanal?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.
How do you get to Kanal?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kanal as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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