Dovje Travel Guide

  Dovje
by Patje
 
  • Dovje
      Dovje
    by Patje
  • Apartments Triglav
      Apartments Triglav
    by Patje
  • Gostilna POTOKAR
      Gostilna POTOKAR
    by Patje
  • looking to the Julian Alps
      looking to the Julian Alps
    by BerniShand
  • view from my balcony
      view from my balcony
    by jmarkoos
 

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  Marko, Marko, Marko 


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In a nutshell

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  SO RICH IN NATURAL, CULTURAL AND HUMAN TREASURES.... 

 

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WALKING.....

WALKING....., Dovje

 eden_teuling Says:  All around Dovje (and a little further, where you can go by car, park it and go on on foot !) nature's abundant colours will make you feel ONE with Mother Earth!Easy shoes and of you go...There are maps and the paths a well post-signed!The locals (in the countryside) will... 

TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK

TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK, Dovje

 eden_teuling Says:  BIRDS.The Triglav National Park is the breeding place for numerous bird species.There are 84 species confirmed breeders, 9 species of possible breeders and 22 probably breeders.The TNP also plays host to a number of winter visitors and oassage migrants.Of course the TNP is... 

..ice climbing...

..ice climbing..., Dovje

 jmarkoos Says:  The famous "Lucifer" waterfall in Gozd Martuljek, first climbed in 1979, represents the beginning of modern ice climbing in Slovenia.Today it is considered a classical climb, but has remained one of the greatest challenges for ice climbers. You can find other popular... 

Enter in the National Park from Dovje...

Enter in the National Park from Dovje..., Dovje

 jmarkoos Says:  The park is named after Mt.Triglav (2864m), symbol of the Slovenia, which is situated almost in the middle of the protected territory. From it the valleys spread out radial, supplying water to two large river Systems which have theirsources in the Julian Alps: the Soca river... 

Hike to Krnica

Hike to Krnica, Dovje

 sandysmith Says:  This shortish hike affords lovely views of Spic mountain, which is almost pryamidal in shape. The path starts near the base of the Vrsic pass on the outskirts of Kranjska Gora. This walk was clearly signposted and waymarked throughout. Mountain scenery was all around us and... 

Statue at entrance to Dovje

Statue at entrance to Dovje, Dovje

 Martin_S. Says:  We saw this statue at the entrance to the village of Dovje, have no idea who or why he is pointing at Mt.Triglav, but I do hope someone who is familiar will give me a hint. Maybe he is the first Slovenian to climb Mt.Triglav ?? 

Girlfriends in Dovje

Girlfriends in Dovje, Dovje

 Martin_S. Says:  Well it took a few days, but we convinced Svetka that she knows enough English to at least speak to us, but I had to kid her for hours ^O^.....She and Tal became good friends in that time, they even went and "buried" with last rites, one of Svetka's goldfish that had died on... 

Marko and Svetka

Marko and Svetka, Dovje

 Martin_S. Says:  Marko and Svetka his youngest daughter. You might ask why Marko has his hair dyed that color (well we did ask since his hair was brown last year !!)....It was Svetka's birthday present to HERSELF ^O^ She asked her father to dye his hair that color for HER birthday as a... 

Restaurants  

Restaurant Vila Roza -...

Restaurant Vila Roza -..., Dovje

 jmarkoos Says:  Restaurant Villa Roza is situated along the main road between Dovje and Kranjska Gora, on the sunny side of Karavanke mountain range. They offer: game specialities, fish specialities, international cuisine.We can even offer you 4 comfortable rooms equiped with bathroom,... 

Slow food in Villa Roza

Slow food in Villa Roza, Dovje

 jmarkoos Says:  Restaurant Villa Roza is situated along the main road between Dovje and Kranjska Gora, on the sunny side of Karavanke mountain range. They offer: game specialities, fish specialities, international cuisine.We can even offer you 4 comfortable rooms equiped with bathroom,... 

VILLA ROSA: GREAT FOOD

VILLA ROSA: GREAT FOOD, Dovje

 BerniShand Says:  It was very dark and getting late as we approached Dovje, and we were very hungry, our beautiful guide had steered us safely out of Italy [eventually] through breathtaking scenery [with lots of photograph stops] and up and down a mountain [without getting lost in the mist]a... 

Transportation  

How you can reach Dovje-Mojstrana&Kranjska Gora

How you can reach Dovje-Mojstrana&Kranjska Gora, Dovje

 jmarkoos Says:  BY CAR Slovenia: Ljubljana - Kranj - Jesenice - Dovje-Mojstrana,Kranjska Gora; Austria: from Villach over the Korensko sedlo pass or through the Karavanke tunnel; Italy: across the Ratece border crossing BY PLANE Near airports are in Ljubljana, Klagenfurt (Austria) and in... 

Shopping  

a little blue van: FOOD ON WHEELS

a little blue van: FOOD ON WHEELS, Dovje

 BerniShand Says:  a little blue van drove up and parked next to the Apartments Triglav, when the door opened there was a little shop on wheels, selling bread cakes and pastriesdespite eating a huge meal the evening before we were all hungry so we bought pastries from the van to eat for... 

Local Customs  

WEDDING

WEDDING, Dovje

 BerniShand Says:  We had left Dovje and were heading to Vintger to visit the gorge, but we desperately needed coffee ! we followed Marko`s directions to a small cafe on the way, it was in a pretty valley, so green, fresh and quietwe passed a group of people at the entrace to the small village... 

SECOND SECRET

SECOND SECRET, Dovje

 eden_teuling Says:  These stories are in Dovje near POTOKAR.In the evening children play there, youngsters are chatting and a black cat took care of her 4 black kittens that were born in a hole underneath some stones and take it from me, she was a good mother..... 

Off The Beaten Path  

THE GOGALOVA LIPA

THE GOGALOVA LIPA, Dovje

 BerniShand Says:  This Linden tree is said to be between 500 and 800 years old, it is a massive 6.42 metres around its circumference, the linden is the symbol of Slovenia, as late as the beginning of the last century the tree was used to provide animal feed, now it is protectedthere is a sign... 

THE MILL AT ZGORNJA RADOVNA

THE MILL AT ZGORNJA RADOVNA, Dovje

 BerniShand Says:  The Psnakova sawmill is still operated occasionally, it has been here for many years and is powered by water in the stream behind it, it is also used for grinding cerials using mill stones, its along the quiet leafy road which is part of the Zgornia Radovna Cultural... 

OSTRICHES

OSTRICHES, Dovje

 BerniShand Says:  Dont be suprised if you see an ostrich here ! there are several ostrich farms aroundit seems odd to see a creature from Africa wandering the foothills of the Alps, but ostrich meat is becoming very popular, its low in fat and cholesterol and a great addition to a healthy... 

Sports & Outdoors  

What you can do,.......?

What you can do,.......?, Dovje

 jmarkoos Says:  SKIINGSki lifts and ski slopes of Vitranc which stretch from Kranjska Gora to Planica at the altitude of 800 m to 1215 m are joined by the system of 5 chair lifts and 18 ski lifts. There is also a ski school with around 30 instructors. Ski hire is available.... 

Favorites  

FROZEN WATERFALLS.....

FROZEN WATERFALLS....., Dovje

 eden_teuling Says:  Who wants to have more information on FROZEN WATERFALL CLIMBING can email:Turisticno drustvo Kranjska Gora04 588 17 68or:Skumavs Pavel at MOJSTRANA.same telephone number....I have never seen this done, but it must be fascinating to do and also to watch!!! The feeling of... 

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 Dovje-Mojstrana in Triglav National Park - The last hamlet before you enter Triglav National Park is an ideal starting point to conquer the Julian Alps which in winter,covered in a white blanket of snow,appear even mightier yet enticing for... 

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Q:  Hi and Shalom: These are the places and dates we will be traveling in July 2003. July 9, arrive Munich, Germany, travel to... 

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A: Hi Martin, Zoara and Tal! What about a nice second meeting in DOVJE at Markoos terrace?? And he knows a place we all can have dinner together too!! What do you think?... 

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Dovje, the place of friends

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 Meet Marko, the owner, operator, guide of the Bed&Breakfast in Dovje where we stayed. This picture was sadly taken on our last day when we had to say goodby, but after spending a week togeather we can... 

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Surprising Slovenia

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 A marvellous 10 day break in Slovenia on the sunny side of the Alps staying in beautiful village of Dovje Mojstrana - thanks Marko you are a star!! The views of Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain,... 

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Dovje-Mojstrana in Triglav National Park

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 The last hamlet before you enter Triglav National Park is an ideal starting point to conquer the Julian Alps which in winter,covered in a white blanket of snow,appear even mightier yet enticing for...... 

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DOBRODOSLI TO MY DOVJE PAGE......:-)

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 Our plan was to have our holiday in BRITTANY AND NORMANDIE in the North West of France, but the weather here in The Netherlands had been so bad for weeks that I didn't want to risk another 4 weeks in... 

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Dovje 2002

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 This is Radovna valley. A beautifull quiet place to stay with a small very nice museum, a very big Lindentree (lipa in Slovenian), and a very nice resstaurant. And of corse again the beautiful... 

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