Place to visit
Palec / Selenitza, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Palec / Selenitza is a mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia (Žirovnica), at 2,026 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Slovenia
- Elevation
- 2,026 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 31 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.44324, 14.21929
What it is and where
Palec / Selenitza is a mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia (Žirovnica), at 2,026 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Žirovnica, where this site lists 52 more places to see, 4.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.44324, 14.21929; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Slovenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Palec / Selenitza is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,026 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:47
- FebBetter not10:05
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:20
- MayBetter not14:48
- JunPossible15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:38
- NovBetter not9:09
- DecBetter not8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Palec / Selenitza has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovenia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- WertatschaMountain in the Karawanks at the border Austria / Slovenia632 m
- Lodge at well of ZavršnicaMountain hut in Slovenia1.5 km
- Planinski dom na ZeleniciMountain lodge in Slovenia1.9 km
- Via Alpina Purple A5Hiking2.1 km
- Koča VrtačaMountains · Hiking2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: Nature
- Triglav: highest mountain in Slovenia
- Gulf of Trieste: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Postojna Cave: karst cave system in Slovenia
- Škocjan Caves: cave system in Slovenia
- Triglav National Park: national park in Slovenia
- Gulf of Piran
Every Slovenia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palec / Selenitza?
It is a mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Palec / Selenitza?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,026 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Palec / Selenitza?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wertatscha, Lodge at well of Završnica, Planinski dom na Zelenici. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Žirovnica52 places to see in and around Žirovnica, Slovenia: Bled Castle, Stol, Golica. Best time: April to October.
- Nature292 places for nature in Slovenia, from Triglav to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Palec / Selenitza on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.