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Velika Planina

Kamnik, Slovenia

Nature

A 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.

Nearest town
Kamnik, Slovenia
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.2940, 14.6430
Editor's pick
★

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Kraljev hribCampsite
    3 km from Velika Planina
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Autokamp ŠmicaCampsite
    10 km from Velika Planina
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Camping&Glamping GrintovecMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Velika Planina · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Cvet Gora, Camping, GlampingCampsite
    16 km from Velika Planina
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Camping & Camper Stop near LjubljanaCampsite
    21 km from Velika Planina · 10 pitches
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camp SmlednikCampsite
    22 km from Velika Planina
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi

All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Velika Planina?

Velika Planina is in Kamnik, Slovenia, at GPS 46.2940, 14.6430. It is about 15 km from Solčava.

Can you camp near Velika Planina?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kraljev hrib, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Velika Planina?

Velika Planina is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kamnik Alps and the Logar Valley.

What is there to see near Velika Planina?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rinka Waterfall (10 km), Logar Valley (10 km), Ljubljana Castle (29 km) and Škofja Loka (30 km).

When is the best time to visit Velika Planina?

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)