Rob: Kobilji curek, Church and Claustra

Rob can be explored through two specific anchor points: the Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and Kobilji curek. This gives you different themes to consider side by side when planning your visit: church culture, nature, geology and Roman history.

The themes also differ in form: some details refer to a single building, while others concern an area, a path or a historical trace. This clear distinction helps you sort your own interests without mixing up the individual features of the area.

Culture

The Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Rob was completed in 1845. The church is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and celebrates its patronal feast day on 8 September. The year of construction, dedication and feast day provide separate points of reference for a chronological and religious classification.

Nature

Kobilji curek is a 30 m-high waterfall in the gorge of the stream of the same name. The Kobilji curek waterfall consists of two stages separated by a barely visible plateau. The 3.04-hectare area around Kobilji curek is designated as a forest reserve. It is a habitat of the Carniolan primrose (Primula carniolica), an endemic Slovenian species. The waterfall, area measurement and plant species draw attention to different scales. When preparing your visit, you can consider the natural attraction and its surroundings separately.

History

Remains of the Roman defensive wall, the Claustra, can be found in the gorge of Kobilji curek. An archaeological stereoscope along the path provides a view of what the defensive wall at Kobilji curek looked like in late Roman times. The preserved wall remains and the period-specific representation offer two different historical approaches.

On the Way

Rocks can be explored along the geological trail at Kobilji curek. A cycling route operated by the Municipality of Velike Lašče passes through Rob. Part of this cycling route runs over gravel and forest tracks that are not suitable for road bikes. The geological trail and cycling route represent different activities. Gravel and forest tracks are relevant when planning a cycling trip if you do not want to use a road bike, while the geological trail offers its own focus within the nature theme. The different topics can be considered side by side when preparing your visit.

When comparing hotels in Rob, the travel period, room category and cancellation conditions help you classify different offers. Considering these details together with the desired length of stay allows you to compare the terms more clearly for your own plans; the respective offer page contains the specific booking details.

Other places: Skaručna, Preserje, Škofljica, Ig, Gabrje, Smlednik, Gradišče and Mački.

Getting There

For visiting the gorge of Kobilji curek, arriving on foot or by bicycle is recommended. Those travelling by car to the gorge of Kobilji curek can park in front of the Dom krajanov in Rob (Rob 5). When planning your arrival, you can weigh the recommended mode of transport and the specific parking option separately against each other.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ljubljana.