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Mežica

Municipality of Mežica, Slovenia · Europe

About Mežica

Mežica is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Črna na Koroškem, 17km from Solčava Panoramic Road.

Mežica is a town located in Municipality of Mežica, Slovenia. With a population of 3,254, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mežica 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 Mežica to your route.

About Mežica

Mežica (pronounced [mɛˈʒìːtsa] ; German: Mießdorf) is a town in northern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Mežica. It lies on the Meža River in the traditional Slovenian province of Carinthia) near the Austrian border. The town developed close to a lead and zinc mine under Mount Peca. Mining began in

Read more 1665 and ended in 1994. Today the mine is only open for tourist visits. The town once had a small ski area on Mount Peca, but this closed soon after the mining operations ceased to operate.

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Where is Mežica located?

Mežica is located in Municipality of Mežica, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5203 latitude, 14.8531 longitude.

What is the population of Mežica?

Mežica has a population of approximately 3,254 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,254
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Mežica
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.5203, 14.8531

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovenia

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required.

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Worth the detour from Mežica

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Solčava Panoramic Road

A 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Logar Valley

Glacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.

22 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Velika Planina

High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.

29 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Ljubelj 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pyramidenkogel Tower

The world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.

55 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

South Styrian Wine Road

Ribbon roads roll along vine-covered ridges on the Slovenian border between Ehrenhausen, Gamlitz and Leutschach, the 'Austrian Tuscany': dotted with Buschenschank taverns and klapotetz windmills.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mežica

  • 17 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.
  • 22 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 46 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.
  • 55 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
  • 58 kmSouth Styrian Wine RoadRibbon roads roll along vine-covered ridges on the Slovenian border between Ehrenhausen, Gamlitz and Leutschach, the 'Austrian Tuscany': dotted with Buschenschank taverns and klapotetz windmills.
  • 61 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.

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mežica.

Črna na Koroškem

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 2,409

Prevalje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 4,643

Feistritz ob Bleiburg

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 287

Bleiburg/Pliberk

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 1,395

Ravne na Koroškem

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 6,979

Kotlje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 1,026

Globasnitz

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 293

Neuhaus

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km awayPop. 101

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