📷 Photo by Karolina Lesniak on UnsplashKamnik Alps and the Logar Valley
Herdsmen’s huts on Velika Planina, the high Črnivec road and the glacial Logar Valley below the walls of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.
- Distance
- 66 km (41 mi)
- Driving
- 0 h 54 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 6
- Countries
- Slovenia
- Updated
- June 14, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 66 km (41 mi) with 6 stops, from Ljubljana to Rinka Waterfall. About 0 h 54 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Kamnik, 25 km north of Ljubljana, is a small old town under the Kamnik Alps. Drive up the Kamniška Bistrica valley to the lower station of the cable car to Velika Planina, a vast high pasture of oval wooden huts where herders still spend the summer and sell curd and sour milk.
From Kamnik the road climbs over the Črnivec pass and down the Upper Savinja valley through Luče, with the river running green between steep forested slopes. The Solčava panoramic road, a narrow road along the hillside above the valley, offers the best views of the peaks.
At Solčava turn into the Logar Valley, a 7 km glacial trough of farms and meadows closed by a wall of limestone. A small toll is charged in season, and the road ends at a car park below the 90 m Rinka waterfall.
The valley has farm stays and a campsite, and is lovely in late spring and in autumn. Continue to Austria over the Pavličevo sedlo pass or return via the Savinja valley; the narrow Solčava panoramic road is not suitable for large motorhomes.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Ljubljana
Slovenia - 226 km
Kamnik
Slovenia - 310 km
Velika Planina
NatureKamnik, SloveniaA high alpine pasture dotted with oval herdsmen’s huts with shingled roofs that come down almost to the ground. Take the cable car from Kamniška Bistrica, then walk.
- 418 km
Solčava
Slovenia - 57 km
Logar Valley
NatureSolčava, SloveniaA glacial valley of meadows and farms closed by the walls of the Kamnik Alps. A small toll is charged at the entrance in season; the road is fine for motorhomes.
- 64 km
Rinka Waterfall
NatureSolčava, SloveniaA 90 m waterfall at the head of the Logar Valley, a short climb from the car park at the end of the road.
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Ljubljana → Kamnik · 26 km · 0 h 21 minOvernight nearby, for example: Kraljev hrib (9 km); Camping & Camper Stop near Ljubljana (14 km).
- Day 2: Kamnik → Velika Planina · 10 km · 0 h 08 minOvernight nearby, for example: Kraljev hrib (3 km); Autokamp Šmica (10 km).
- Day 3: Velika Planina → Rinka Waterfall · 30 km · 0 h 25 minOn the way: Solčava, Logar Valley.Overnight nearby, for example: Cvet Gora, Camping, Glamping (7 km); Kraljev hrib (8 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley?
3-day road trip of about 66 km (41 mi) with 6 stops, from Ljubljana to Rinka Waterfall. About 0 h 54 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley?
We suggest 3 days: about 0 h 54 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley start and end?
It starts in Ljubljana and ends in Rinka Waterfall.
Which countries does Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley pass through?
Slovenia.
Where can you camp along Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley?
OpenStreetMap lists 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Ljubljana Resort Hotel & Camp, Camping & Camper Stop near Ljubljana and Camp Smlednik.
When is the best time for Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
