The Church of St Peter, dating from 1735, is considered Naklo’s most important cultural attraction. There are also several options for planning your day: a 16-kilometre cycling loop, the trip to Na Okroglo with additional sightseeing time, and a marked short visitor trail in the Kriva jelka Forest Reserve. The time estimates help distinguish cycling time from sightseeing time.

Cycling Routes and Time Required

The main cycling loop starts in front of Naklo Primary School and runs through Naklo, Strahinj, Duplje and Podbrezje before returning to Naklo. It is 16 kilometres long and takes about 60 minutes without stops. Two other marked cycling routes run through the municipality: the 12-kilometre Kranj–Polica–Okroglo–Duplje route and the 12.5-kilometre Naklo–Udin Boršt–Naklo route. Check the signage locally before setting off.

There are three cycle rest areas along the routes in total. Their facilities include four tables, eight benches, two information boards, a horse-tethering post with a water trough, and two double waste bins. Along with their different route lengths, the paths also offer designated places to rest.

Na Okroglo and Short Nature Trails

The trip to Na Okroglo starts at Naklo Primary School and runs via Dobrava to the village of Okroglo. The route is two to three kilometres long; the trip takes about 20 minutes, plus an additional hour for sightseeing. So when comparing the time needed with the cycling loop, distance is not the only factor: the trip to Na Okroglo explicitly includes extra sightseeing time.

Below Okroglo, groundwater emerges from a conglomerate wall and deposits lime on the moss. The Kriva jelka Forest Reserve in the municipality of Naklo has an information board at its entrance and a marked short visitor trail. Check its condition before your visit. The Voglarjeva Loop starts at the old railway station in Naklo, by a historic steam locomotive; you should also check the route details locally.

Churches, Crafts and Local History

Naklo was once a stopping place for traders, carters and travellers. Crafts such as blacksmithing and wheelwrighting, as well as hospitality, developed in connection with this former role. The Church of St Mary Magdalene adds another perspective on the area’s culture: it stands on a rise below the manor house and is surrounded by a low wall.

In Duplje, a more than 200-year-old farmhouse has an outbuilding and a shoemaker’s workshop. As an ethnographic museum and a cultural and historical monument, it offers a comprehensive picture of life in Duplje since the 18th century. The Poličar Farm also has an open-air museum of millstones. It commemorates the family of master millstone makers and the highly regarded craft; access arrangements may vary.

The Pavlinova Gallery in Naklo hosts exhibitions and presentations by local residents. As exhibition dates may change, it is worth checking the current programme. The local character also reflects agricultural food traditions: buckwheat, buckwheat žganci and cabbage are associated with a tradition that continues to this day.

Festivals and Guided Visits

The Finfranje festival takes place beneath the Kriva jelka near Spodnje Duplje on the second Sunday in May. The site was once associated with gatherings of the Rokovnjači; the festival programme may vary.

The Naklo Biotechnical Centre offers guided tours of its grounds. Tours last from 45 minutes to three hours and are led by professors and trained pupils and students. Booking and programme details may change, so it is advisable to check in advance.

Two ponds in Bistrica pri Naklem offer fishing experiences year-round for experienced and recreational anglers, as well as families. Check the fishing regulations in force locally.

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