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Predjama Castle
A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Logatec
Logatec, Slovenia · Europe
About Logatec
Logatec works well as a base: 15 minutes from Vrhnika, 15km from Postojna Cave.
Logatec is a town located in Logatec, Slovenia. With a population of 8,942, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Logatec 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 Logatec to your route.
About Logatec
Logatec (pronounced [lɔˈɡáːtəts] ; German: Loitsch, Italian: Longatico) is a town in Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Logatec. It is located roughly in the centre of Inner Carniola, between the capital Ljubljana and Postojna. The town of Logatec has seen rapid industrial development and immigrationRead more
since the completion of the nearby A1 motorway to the coast.
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Where is Logatec located?
Logatec is located in Logatec, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9168 latitude, 14.2265 longitude.
What is the population of Logatec?
Logatec has a population of approximately 8,942 people, making it a town in Slovenia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,942
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Logatec
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Coordinates
- 45.9168, 14.2265
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Essential numbers in Slovenia
Motorway vignette required.
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Worth the detour from Logatec
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Ljubljana Castle
A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana
An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Škocjan Caves
A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Lipica Stud Farm
The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.
39 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
Jamnik Church
The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.
39 km · about 45 min drive
bridge
Solkan Bridge
The world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Logatec
- 45 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
- 51 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
- 59 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
- 61 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
- 62 kmSoča ValleyValley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.
- 66 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
Driving in Slovenia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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