Rateče: Hotels, Culture, Nature and the Cycling Route to Kranjska Gora

Rateče is characterized by distinctive cultural heritage and diverse landscape features. Kajžnk’s House is a cultural monument of local importance. The building houses a permanent ethnological collection; reconstructed furnishings from the black kitchen and pantry are also on display. Copies of the famous Rateče Manuscripts are displayed in the Church of St. Thomas in Rateče. They are considered one of the four oldest records of the Slovenian language.

Nature

In the vicinity of Rateče, the Zelenci area was declared a nature reserve in 1992. A well-marked footpath leads from the car park on the main road to the small blue-green lake in the Zelenci area, which is the source of the Sava Dolinka. From Rateče, walks are also possible across the mountain meadows at the foot of the Karawanks. Tromeja–Peč marks the meeting point of Slovenia, Italy and Austria. In the wider regional surroundings of Rateče, the Planica Valley extends into the alpine Tamar Valley, which is considered a starting point for extreme mountaineering in the Julian Alps.

Cycling Routes

The cycling route from Rateče to Kranjska Gora follows a former railway line. At the same time, it runs away from the traffic on the main road and is suitable for a family outing. The route thus combines a historic alignment with a clearly described use for a shared cycling tour.

Winter

In the vicinity of Rateče, the summer cycling route from Rateče to Kranjska Gora is also used as a cross-country ski trail when snow conditions are good. There are also cross-country ski trails suitable for beginners, intermediate skiers and highly experienced skiers.

Local Cuisine

Rateče has the local varieties of krapfen known as Špresovi krapi and Kocovi krapi. The guided experience “Secrets of Carniola Siberia” takes place in the village of Rateče and includes a tasting of certified products from the Kozji raj dairy. This experience is scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and lasts three hours.

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Other Places

Other places in the same destination area include Hrušica, Gozd Martuljek, Rodine, Mojstrana, Breznica, Žirovnica, Zgornja Radovna and Planina pod Golico.

To the higher-level travel overview: Jesenice.