# Putrihove klavže, Slovenia: what it is and when to go

> Putrihove klavže is a visitor attraction in Slovenia (Dobravlje). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/putrih-s-water-barrier/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History
- **Where:** Slovenia
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LJU Zgornji Brnik, 49 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [geopark-idrija.si](https://www.geopark-idrija.si/kulturna-dediscina/dediscina-rudarjenja/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 45.97548, 13.92808

## What it is and where

Putrihove klavže is a visitor attraction in Slovenia (Dobravlje). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Dobravlje](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/dobravlje/), where this site lists 33 more places to see, 7.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.97548, 13.92808; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.975482%2C13.928078)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.975482%2C13.928078)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/historia/) places in Slovenia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Putrihove klavže is **April to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 50 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 45 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 32 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 39 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 28 |

In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. 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.

When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Belca Water Barrier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/brus-s-water-barrier/): History · 1.6 km
- [Lajšt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/lajst/): Hot spring bath · 4.3 km
- [Koča Edmunda Čibeja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/koca-edmunda-cibeja/): Mountains · Hiking · 4.5 km
- [Kanomilja Water Barrier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/kanomilja-water-barrier/): History · 4.7 km
- [Mali Golak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/mali-golak/): Summit · 4.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

## More in Slovenia: History

- [Triglav National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/triglav-national-park/): national park in Slovenia
- [Predjama Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/predjama-castle/): Castle
- [Ljubljana Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/castillo-de-liubliana/): castle in Slovenia
- [Bled Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/bled-castle/): medieval castle in Bled, Slovenia
- [Triple Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/puente-triple/): stone arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- [Emona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/emona/): ancient city in Roman Italia, now Ljubljana

Every Slovenia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Putrihove klavže?

It is a visitor attraction in Slovenia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Putrihove klavže?

April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.

### How do you get to Putrihove klavže?

The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 49 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.975482%2C13.928078) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse).

### 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 [Belca Water Barrier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/brus-s-water-barrier/), [Lajšt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/lajst/), [Koča Edmunda Čibeja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/koca-edmunda-cibeja/). The rest is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1100920250), licensed under the ODbL. More about Putrihove klavže on [Wikipedia](https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putrihove_klav%C5%BEe). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

