Place to visit
Zelenci, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Zelenci is a nature reserve near the town of Kranjska Gora (Naravni rezervat Zelenci) in Slovenia (Riegersdorf bei Arnoldstein). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Slovenia on this site. 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
- Nature reserve near the town of Kranjska Gora · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Naravni rezervat Zelenci
- Where
- Slovenia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 62 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.49236, 13.74407
What it is and where
Zelenci is a nature reserve near the town of Kranjska Gora (Naravni rezervat Zelenci) in Slovenia (Riegersdorf bei Arnoldstein). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Slovenia on this site.
It is in Riegersdorf bei Arnoldstein, where this site lists 34 more places to see, 4.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.49236, 13.74407; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Zelenci is April to October.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
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 | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Zelenci 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
- Via Alpina RedVia Alpina Red Hiking Trail1.2 km
- Alpe Adria Trail R6Hiking1.4 km
- Bedančev domMountains · Hiking1.7 km
- Holy Spirit ChurchChurch in Rateče, Slovenia2.0 km
- Mojčin dom na VitrancuMountain hut in Slovenia2.2 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 Zelenci?
It is a nature reserve near the town of Kranjska Gora (Naravni rezervat Zelenci in the local language) in Slovenia. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Slovenia on this site.
When is the best time to visit Zelenci?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Zelenci?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 62 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 Via Alpina Red, Alpe Adria Trail R6, Bedančev dom. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Riegersdorf bei Arnoldstein34 places to see in and around Riegersdorf bei Arnoldstein, Slovenia: Jalovec, Škrlatica, Mangart. 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 Zelenci on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.