A well-preserved Baroque half-timbered house, painted beehive panels and a renovated sawmill give Krnica distinctive local details. The area also offers landscape features, viewpoints and the Radovna cycle route, for which a travel time is provided.
Architecture and decorative details
Krnica is home to a well-preserved Alpine Baroque half-timbered house. Its façade features a small shrine dedicated to Saint Nicholas. A typical Slovenian beehive bears 56 painted beehive panels created by pupils from Gorje Primary School. The panels add a clearly recognizable decorative element to the village, while the house stands out for its construction and façade detail.
The renovated Čopova žaga, a sawmill, is also located in Krnica. Together, these three examples show different sides of the village: half-timbered construction, a religious façade ornament, painted beehive panels and a sawmill. Those interested in architectural and craft details will find specific points of interest here, rather than just a general impression of the village.
Gorges and the course of the river
Pokljuška soteska is a fossil gorge: it is almost two kilometres long and up to 50 metres deep. It was formed by a former glacial river outflow from the melting glacier on Pokljuka. A circular trail leads through the gorge, and information boards cover its flora, fauna and geology. The trail thus connects with several aspects of the landscape, from plants and animals to its geological formation.
A brochure published by Triglav National Park in 2005 describes how, near Krnica, the Radovna makes a sharp bend and changes direction, flowing northeast before reaching Vintgar Gorge. The gorge is 1,600 metres long, with steep, precipitous walls. Further afield in the region, the Radovna flows over limestone between Krnica and Zgornji Graben and continues towards Vintgar Gorge.
Cycle route and viewpoint trail
The Radovna cycle route begins in Krnica, near Zgornje Gorje, and runs from the bridge over the Radovna in Krnica to Pocarjeva domaÄija in Zgornja Radovna. For most of its length, it follows a gravel road through the valley. The stated travel time is 2.5 to 3.5 hours, including stops at the information boards. More than ten boards along the route describe the valley and its distinctive features. The actual time depends on stops and conditions; local route conditions may vary. Check them before setting out.
The ÄŒebelarska educational and viewpoint trail climbs from GrabÄe towards the village of Krnica. From the trail junction in Krnica, it offers views of Stol and BegunjÅ¡Äica. After the trail meets the road to Laze and Mežakla, there is a view of Krnica. The trail also has a turnoff to PokljuÅ¡ka soteska. For navigation, the climb, the named viewpoints and the route ahead are especially useful landmarks.
Gorjanska jama: access and measurements
Gorjanska jama has around 1,300 metres of passageways and is 153 metres deep. Today, it can only be accessed with cavers. Check access with the responsible local caving organization before visiting.
Natural areas in the wider region
In the wider region around Krnica, the Natura 2000 site along the Radovna extends from the bridge area near Srednja Radovna to Å um Waterfall. The river course and part of its riverside vegetation are protected. Further afield in the region, the Radovna flows over limestone between Krnica and Zgornji Graben towards Vintgar Gorge.
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