Zelenci, Nature reserve in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.
Zelenci is a nature reserve near Kranjska Gora featuring a lake with water that stays liquid year-round and glows in shades of green. Wooden pathways wind through the wetland, allowing close views of carnivorous plants and the animals that live here.
The area gained protected status in 1992 to preserve its geological features and endangered species. This action safeguarded one of the region's rare wetland ecosystems for future generations.
Nineteenth-century naturalist Humphry Davy recognized the Sava Valley's exceptional features, declaring it among the most remarkable landscapes in Europe.
Visitors can explore the area via wooden pathways that allow access to the wetlands without damaging the terrain. The best time to visit is during dry weather when the walkways are easiest to navigate.
The water stays liquid even during the coldest months, a rare phenomenon linked to the temperature of underground springs. This feature keeps the area active throughout the year and allows observations not possible at many other locations.
Address: Podkoren 75, 4280 Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Website: https://kranjska-gora.si/sl/znamenitosti/naravne/soteske-jezera-doline/zelenci
GPS coordinates: 46.49200,13.73780
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
Slovenia covers some 7,800 square miles (20,000 square kilometers) between the Alps and the Adriatic, offering a concentration of different landscapes from the Julian Alps to the coast. The karst caves of Postojna and Škocjan rank among Europe's most extensive underground systems, while lakes such as Bled and Bohinj sit in glacial valleys. Medieval fortifications like Predjama Castle, built into a cliff face, and Ljubljana Old Town with its preserved architecture document the region's history. Triglav National Park encompasses Slovenia's highest mountain range and provides hiking routes through valleys like Soča, passes such as Vršič, and plateaus including Velika Planina. The Adriatic coastal town of Piran preserves Venetian architecture, while smaller places like Ptuj show Roman and medieval remains. Waterfalls such as Savica and Peričnik, springs like Zelenci, and gorges including Vintgar and Tolmin demonstrate the variety of Slovenian natural landscapes between mountains and Mediterranean.
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