Lepena Travel Guide

  Springtime in Lepena
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  • Springtime in Lepena
      Springtime in Lepena
    by KristaB
  • View from the far end of the valley
      View from the far end of the valley
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  • My daughters riding in Pristava
      My daughters riding in Pristava
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  • Tennis court in Pristava Lepena
      Tennis court in Pristava Lepena
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  • Lepenjica stream
      Lepenjica stream
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Things to Do  

Horseback riding

Horseback riding, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  Mr. Milan Dolenc is a renowned expert and breeder of famous Lipicaner horses, so here you have a perfect opportunity to get to know better these beautiful horses.If you are an experienced rider, you can take a guided hiking tour on horses through wonderful nature, along... 

Play sports, but don't get tired!

Play sports, but don't get tired!, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  Few meters away form the swimming pool in Pristava Lepena resort, there's a tennis court. very convenient - you can have a shower by the pool, plunge in and also go to sauna or jaccuzzy to relax those tired muscles. Other interesting sports activities available here are... 

Splashing fun!

Splashing fun!, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  Lepenjica stream is crystal crear with emerald lakes and small waterfalls. SInce the water originates from the snow which melts from high mountain peaks, you might find it Verrrrrry! refreshing even during hot summer months! So the main watersports acitivties here are feet... 

More and serious hiking directions

More and serious hiking directions, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  Just behind the mountain hut of Dr. Klement Jug you will find this sign showing you directions towards some great hiking destinations. Some are quite demanding so be prepared, this is a rough environment, carry enough water, some food and energy providing snacks like... 

One easy hiking route

One easy hiking route, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  We parked our cars by mountain hut of Dr. Klement Jug (which was closed in April) and followed the white path leading up towards the viewpoint from which you can see the spring - waterfall of the Lepenjica stream. It is a high warefall but from this side you can't come close... 

Hotels  

Pristava Lepena: Comfort and Art in the forest

Pristava Lepena: Comfort and Art in the forest, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  There's a lovely, fairly large and deep swimming pool with the waterfall designed to appear as if it's running down from the forest into the pool! The water is heated by solar panels, it is never hot but rather refreshing. On the left side of the picture, under that wooden... 

Mountain hut Dr. Klement Jug: For those "real" mountaineers

Mountain hut Dr. Klement Jug: For those "real" mountaineers, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  Located in the far end of Lepena valley, this mountain hut is a starting point for hikes towards Krnje jezero (lake), Komna, Smohor, Velika Baba and Krn.Long time ago it was an Italian military station, it was renovated and turned into a mountain hut in 1953. Since then it... 

Pristava Lepena: Absolutely Charming

Pristava Lepena: Absolutely Charming, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  We stayed here in one of cottages over the weekend, and I hope to visit this place again.Something truly special - traditional architecture and modern comfort, peace and many activities available. The owners, Mrs Silvia and Mr. Milan Dolenc are special people. They have... 

Restaurants  

Pristava Lepena: Variety, tradition, superb quality

Pristava Lepena: Variety, tradition, superb quality, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  In the evening we gathered in the basement of the Pristava Lepena restaurant, where we had drinks and yummy cold snacks. Lovely decorated interior, perfect for parties.Some of us who wanted to try famous local Soca trout ordered their meals from here and got invited upstairs... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Old rotten bridges

Old rotten bridges, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  In the whole region of Trenta valley and also here in Lepena valley, you will see many bridges like this one - well, not all are so worn out, some are well maintained and still serving their purpose - to enable people, goats and sheep to cross the stream.But this one and... 

Favorites  

Lepenjica stream

Lepenjica stream, Lepena

 KristaB Says:  Lepenjica stream is the main feature of this picturesque valley. It changes it's appearance from tiny stream to mighty swirling flow during the summer, when the snow melts up on the surrounding mountain peaks. Along the stream you can find nice spots for picnic, watch the... 

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Lepena Valley

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 Lepena is only about 6 km long glacier carved valley that stretches along Lepenjica stream which flows into Soca river. 

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