Laze: Hotels amid karst, caves and circular trails

Laze lies on the eastern edge of Planinsko polje. Planinsko polje is a karst field covering more than 10 km², directly adjacent to Laze.

Geographical setting

Laze lies below the motorway and the Ljubljana–Postojna railway line. The railway station in Laze is named after Planina; Planina lies on the other side of Planinsko polje. The forested Logaški ravnik stretches above Laze, with numerous dolines indicating the underground course of the Ljubljanica. The Unica meanders across Planinsko polje and rises in Planinska jama.

Nature

Laška Kukava is a doline on Ravnik north of Laze and is designated as a state-recognized natural feature. It is also considered the best-known doline above Laze. Jama pri Stari žagi is likewise designated as a state-recognized natural feature. It is a swallow hole cave of the Unica on Planinsko polje southeast of Laze. Erjavščica is also designated as a state-recognized natural feature; in a cave near Laze, it is a habitat for the olm.

Things to do

The circular hiking trail in Laze starts at the bus stop in Laze, takes approximately one hour, runs partly over gravel and is suitable for walkers of all ages as well as cyclists. The trail passes the ceramics workshop of renowned ceramist Nataša Prestor. There, you can view and, if you wish, buy ceramic figures and other clay products. The circular trail also includes a recommended walk to a bend in the Unica and to artificially constructed swallow holes in the field near the village. There is a dairy along the route where kefir is produced.

Less than 1 km from Speleo Camp, there is a marked cave route with walks lasting 2, 3 or 4 hours and offering different levels of difficulty. Speleo Camp Laze is a caving centre in the Classical Karst region. One cave route starts in the village of Laze, passes Vranja and Skednena jama and returns through the forest to the karst field and the village. Another cave route also starts in Laze and passes Vranja, Skednena jama and other marked caves before continuing to Logatec; it is suitable for more experienced hikers.

Culture and history

Laze is home to the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a small shrine built by local residents and blessed on 22 September 1907. An ancient cemetery was discovered in the Laze pri Planini archaeological heritage area.

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If you would like to continue exploring the regional selection, go to Logatec.

To the higher-level travel overview: Logatec.