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Risnjak National Park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Municipality of Kočevje, Slovenia · Europe
Kočevje is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Ribnica, 29km from Risnjak National Park.
Kočevje is a town located in Municipality of Kočevje, Slovenia. With a population of 8,113, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kočevje sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kočevje to your route.
Kočevje (pronounced [kɔˈtʃéːwjɛ] ; German: Gottschee; Göttscheab or Gətscheab in the local Gottscheerish dialect; Italian: Cocevie) is a town and the seat of Municipality of Kočevje in southern Slovenia.
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Kočevje is located in Municipality of Kočevje, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.6432 latitude, 14.8604 longitude.
Kočevje has a population of approximately 8,113 people, making it a town in Slovenia.
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national park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
29 km · about 35 min drive
bridge
Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.
53 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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