Kranj Circular Trail by the Kokra River
Region | Upper Carniola Statistical Region |
Starting point | Town Hall (Občina) parking lot |
Route length | 2 km (1.42 miles) |
route duration | 1 h |
Best time to visit | spring, summer, early autumn |
Appropriate for | Baby Carriers , 1-3 years of age , 3-6 years of age , 6+ years of age |
Level of difficulty | Undemanding route |
Route Description
Kranj is the fourth largest city in Slovenia, the center of the Upper Carniola statistical region and the seat of the Municipality of Kranj. It has a strong tradition of the electronic and rubber industry (Gorenjske elektrarne, Iskraemeco, Iskratel, Sava Kranj), but its old town centre above the confluence of the Kokra and Sava rivers is still nicely preserved. This part of the city sits on a terrace above the 30-metre (98 feet) deep Kokra Canyon, which was formed by the Kokra River carving its way into the conglomerate terrace dating back to the Ice Age. Few people know that you can actually hide from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a pleasant oasis of trees in the Kokra River Canyon as well as look at the city of Kranj from a completely different perspective. At the end of Saturday's trip, we went to buy blueberries at the town market and played at the children's playgrounds at Pungert (this is what a part of Kranj is called). Beneath the city of Kranj lie the tunnels that are definitely worth a visit.
If your energy levels are still high, stop by the Gibi gib children's playground at the Kranj Stadium.
Interesting Facts
Did you know that secret tunnels are hidden under the historic town centre? They were built during WWII and were first used as shelters for the population of Kranj. The tunnels through the conglomerate rock stretch across 1,300 metres (1,421 yards). They were made by men, but the climate there is similar to natural caves, so there are dripstones and rare animals like cave crickets and cave orbweavers. Inside a tunnel, you can look at an exhibition on the history of the underground of Kranj and its builders, Josip Slavec and Josip Dedek. There is also an exhibition of minerals and fossils and a reconstruction of a WWII shelter where you can witness a simulation of an airstrike. Regular guided tours through the Tunnels under the old town of Kranj: Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00; Saturdays and Sundays at 10.00.
Price list: 3 € / person and 2.5 € / person for children under 14 and pensioners (VAT is included). In light of the current situation, we would like to ask you to register in advance by e-mail to info@visitkranj.si or by telephone on 00 386 4 238 04 50 and do so at least 2 days before the desired date of the tour. The tickets for the tour can be purchased at Kranjska hiša, located at Glavni trg 2, which is also our meeting point.
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Nearby Restaurants
Kavarna Carniola
You can find this café opposite the Kranj Library. Carniola is a real gathering place for young families, where parents can drink coffee in peace while the children have fun on the wooden playground in the fenced summer garden. The friendly staff, an idyllic location, the playground, a wide range of pastry and, of course, top-quality coffee make this café an ideal chillout spot. All well-behaved doggos that get their own bowl of water. We highly recommend this place!
Gregorčičeva ulica 2
4000 Kranj
04 202 51 56

Vita, Olja and Juna Recommend
Walk over to Pungert and take a few minutes for a challenge. Here is a tip: you will need courage to step on the see-through glass platform that has a beautiful view of Kranj. Children will be thrilled by the city’s wooden playground, which happens to be next to the viewing platform.
Go on, be brave ;).