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which courses through the valley and region. Relax at the little mountain hut called Orlovo
Gnezdo (“Eagle's Nest”) and enjoy a drink with a view of the falls, which plunge 300 feet
down from the adjacent cliffs.
Withmoretime,LogarskaDolinaoffersaninviting,mostlylevelplacetogoforalonger
hike,
surrounded by cow-filled meadows and towering peaks. The “Nature-Ethnographic
Trail” is a two-hour, four-mile (one-way) hike that starts near the entrance of the valley and
leadstotheendofthevalley.AbrochurethatdescribestherouteisavailableattheLogarska
Dolina TI kiosk and at the Center Rinka, along with information about more adventurous
hikes up into the region's mountains.
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Center Rinka
ThissleeknewbuildingsitsalongthemainroadinthevillageofSol
č
ava,just50yardsfrom
the twisty route up to the Panoramic Road. Named for the big waterfall that feeds the Sav-
inja River (which carved out this region's beauty), it's a state-of-the-art visitors center that
celebrates the local landscape and culture. A small but endearing—and free—exhibition on
the natural area includes displays about area caves and the prehistoric findings unearthed in
them, local handicrafts (felt and woodworking), trees, wildflowers, and animals. It provides
agoodfoundationforexploringtheregion,andthe15-minutefilmmakesyouwishyouhad
more time here. The center also offers a free Internet terminal and Wi-Fi, a café/bar selling
some locally made products (meats, cheeses, and cookies), a shop with an enjoyable variety
of local handicrafts, and a children's play area. A second exhibition hall is planned nearby
to show off their remarkable collection of Triassic fossils and local butterflies. A visit here
is smart both in good weather (to plan your high-mountain fun) and in bad weather (to learn
about the region without getting wet).
Cost and Hours:
Free,dailyJune-Aug8:00-20:00,April-MayandSept8:00-18:00,Oct-
Nearby:
The village of
Sol
č
ava
itself is a pleasant place, hemmed in tightly by alpine
cliffs and capped by the picturesque Church of Christ the King.
Robanov Kot and Matkov Kot
These smaller, sleepier valleys, dotted with traditional farm buildings, flank Logarska Do-
lina. They offer the same surrounded-by-mountains feeling, but they're less cultivated and
less crowded than Logarska during the peak season. With extra time, poke into one or both
of these mini-valleys simply to enjoy the peaceful views.
Robanov Kot,
near Sol
č
ava, is more gentle and accessible, with better and more level
roads. This valley is well-marked with a brown sign just south of Sol
č
ava; it's home to the
recommended Tourist Farm Govc-Vršnik.
