Gorenjska / Slovenian Alps
Tastes of Loka countryside – Loška smojka; Photo: Cveto Sonc
Škofja Loka from the air; Photo: Matevž Lenarčič
Š ko f j a Loka One loka, two valleys, three highlands, infinite stories Škofja Loka, the best preserved medieval town in Slovenia, inspires with its many stories. A rich tradition in trade and craftsmanship echoes from the past, resounding in the ancient squares, with a mosaic of events which attract many visitors throughout the year to the town under the Škofja Loka castle. The beauty of the 1,000 year old town is complemented by the Selška and Poljanska valleys which preserve the tradition of almost forgotten crafts and enthral visitors with a palette of active adventures. The Škofja Loka hills and the Sorško Polje plain offer a wealth of options for hikers and a variety of organised and marked trails for cyclists at different difficulty levels.
Culinary delights from the Loka countryside, prepared according to the recipes of our grandmothers; bread from a baker’s oven, cake “potica”, rolled dumplings, zgantzi, “Loška smojka” (baked small turnip filled with millet groats), “Loška mešanica”(Loka mixture made of barley, beans, sour turnip and cabbage), Visoko roast and many more – these seasonal dishes can be tasted in selected inns where you are more than welcome.
Do not leave without seeing the underground fortress system of the Rupnik Line and venture into its mysterious interior with an experienced guide.
Slovenian Caricature Festival ; Photo: Tomaž Sokol
The colourful buildings of Škofja Loka are a wonderful backdrop for numerous open-air activities. The many ethnological, cultural, entertainment and sporting events are testament to the lively throb of these towns set amidst green surrounds.
20 June Historial Škofja Loka, Festival of history 21 - 31 August Colourful Loka, Škofja Loka, A cycle of summer concerts 2 August Day of charcoal makers, Stari vrh, Ethnographic event with demonstrations of charcoal pile making and charcoal activities 19 and 20 September 3rd Slovenian Caricature Festival, Tavčarjev dvorec Visoko, Art festival 20 September Hike along the Rapal Border, Žiri, September 20, Traditional sporting events with a cultural program
The Rupnik Line; Photo: Denis Bozovičar
Only a stone’s throw from the medieval town you can wander across three thematic paths. You can choose the “Path of the three castles”, the “Trail to Puštal” or the slightly more distant “Trail to Crngrob.” Routes are equipped with information boards, information folders are available at the information office. TURIZEM ŠKOFJA LOKA / TOURIST BOARD ŠKOFJA LOKA Kidričeva cesta 1a 4220 Škofja Loka T: +386 4 517 06 00 M: +386 51 427 827 E: info@skofja-loka.com W: www.skofja-loka.com Trail to Crngrob – The Church of the Annunciation in Crngrob ; Photo: Jana Jocif
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