Slovenia
Places to visit near Solčava
Solčava is a town in Slovenia, home to about 214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Olševa (4 km), Raduha (4 km) and Potočka Zijalka (5 km).

Solčava at a glance
- Location
- Slovenia
- Population
- about 214
- Coordinates
- 46.4194° N, 14.6936° E
- Places within 50 km
- 162 (162 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Solčava
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Solčava: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- OlševaHillsMust-see
- RaduhaHillsMust-see
- Potočka ZijalkaCavesMust-see
- Snežna JamaCavesMust-see
- KrofičkaHillsMust-see
- Matkov KotHillsMust-see
- OjstricaHillsMust-see
- Lučki DedecHillsMust-see
- Planjava - Vzhodni VrhHillsMust-see
- Logarska Dolina - OkrešeljWaterfallsMust-see
- Rinka FallsWaterfallsMust-see
- Mrzla GoraHillsMust-see
More places near Solčava
- Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe · viewpoint · ~13 km · Must-see
- Gasteiner Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~13 km · Must-see
- Brana · viewpoint · ~14 km · Must-see
- Slap Orličje (Orglice) · waterfall · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mala Rinka · viewpoint · ~14 km · Must-see
- Koroška Rinka · viewpoint · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ledinski Vrh · viewpoint · ~14 km · Must-see
- Velika Baba · viewpoint · ~14 km · Must-see
- Kranjska Rinka · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ledenik Pod Skuto · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
- Türkenschanze · fort · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~15 km · Must-see
- Skuta · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
Things to see near Solčava, by type
Forts & heritage near Solčava
98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solčava. The closest is Türkenschanze (15 km). Best time: october to february.
- Türkenschanze · fort · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~15 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Sonnegg · fort · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bitka Pri Poljani · fort · ~24 km · Must-see
- Schloss Bleiburg · fort · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~26 km · Must-see
- Stari Grad · fort · ~28 km · Must-see
- Small Castle · fort · ~28 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Solčava
91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solčava. The closest is Olševa (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Olševa · viewpoint · ~4 km · Must-see
- Raduha · viewpoint · ~4 km · Must-see
- Krofička · viewpoint · ~8 km · Must-see
- Matkov Kot · viewpoint · ~8 km · Must-see
- Ojstrica · viewpoint · ~9 km · Must-see
- Lučki Dedec · viewpoint · ~11 km · Must-see
Churches near Solčava
41 churches within 100 km of Solčava. The closest is Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja (28 km). Best time: year-round.
- Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja · church · ~28 km · Must-see
- Wallfahrtskirche Heiligengrab · church · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sveti Ožbolt · church · ~33 km · Must-see
- Ehamliges Stift Griffen · church · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~39 km · Must-see
- Marktkirche Lavamünd · church · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~39 km · Must-see
- Pfarrkirche Markt Griffen · church · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~40 km · Must-see
Museums near Solčava
18 museums within 100 km of Solčava. The closest is Jenkova Kasarna (16 km). Best time: year-round.
- Jenkova Kasarna · museum · ~16 km · Must-see
- Muzej Premogovništva Slovenije · museum · ~39 km · Must-see
- Robert Musil Museum · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~46 km · Must-see
- Landesmuseum Kärnten · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~46 km · Must-see
- Eboardmuseum · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~46 km · Must-see
- Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~46 km · Must-see
Caves near Solčava
7 caves within 100 km of Solčava. The closest is Potočka Zijalka (5 km). Best time: year-round.
- Potočka Zijalka · cave · ~5 km · Must-see
- Snežna Jama · cave · ~6 km · Must-see
- Griffener Tropfsteinhöhle · cave · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~40 km · Must-see
- Arneševa Luknja · cave · ~41 km · Must-see
- Jama Pekel · cave · ~46 km · Must-see
- Pilanca · cave · ~46 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Solčava
7 waterfalls within 100 km of Solčava. The closest is Logarska Dolina - Okrešelj (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Logarska Dolina - Okrešelj · waterfall · ~12 km · Must-see
- Rinka Falls · waterfall · ~12 km · Must-see
- Gasteiner Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~13 km · Must-see
- Slap Orličje (Orglice) · waterfall · ~14 km · Must-see
- Wildensteiner Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~24 km · Must-see
- Tscheppaschlucht · waterfall · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~42 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Solčava
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.
- Start in Solčava
- 5 km Potočka Zijalka · cave
- 2 km Olševa · viewpoint
- 7 km Raduha · viewpoint
- 2 km Snežna Jama · cave
- 10 km Krofička · viewpoint
- 8 km Back to Solčava
Plan a longer trip from Solčava — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Solčava
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How to reach Solčava
All places near Solčava by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Seebergsattel · viewpoint · ~16 km · Must-see
- Dolgi Hrbet · viewpoint · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kärntner Storschitz / Pristovški Storžič · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~16 km · Must-see
- Jenkova Kasarna · museum · ~16 km · Must-see
- Planšarsko Jezero · lake · ~17 km · Must-see
- Grintovec · viewpoint · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kamniška Bistrica · viewpoint · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rakove Ravni - Velika Planina · viewpoint · ~18 km · Must-see
- Jezerska Kočna · viewpoint · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hemmaberg / Junska Gora · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~19 km · Must-see
- Črnivec - Lepenatka · trek · ~19 km · Must-see
- Kalški Greben · viewpoint · ~19 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Sonnegg · fort · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~21 km · Must-see
- Stahovica - Kamniški Vrh · trek · ~22 km · Must-see
- Krvavec · viewpoint · ~22 km · Must-see
- Jauntal · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~23 km · Must-see
- Hochobir / Ojstrc · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~23 km · Must-see
- Naturschutzgebiet Sablatnigmoor · sanctuary · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~23 km · Must-see
- Wildensteiner Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~24 km · Must-see
- Bitka Pri Poljani · fort · ~24 km · Must-see
- Schloss Bleiburg · fort · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~26 km · Must-see
- Gracarca · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~27 km · Must-see
- Georgiberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~27 km · Must-see
- Terme Snovik · park · ~27 km · Must-see
- Potoška Gora · viewpoint · ~27 km · Must-see
- Uršlja Gora · viewpoint · ~27 km · Must-see
- Oddajnik Plešivec · viewpoint · ~27 km · Must-see
- Stari Grad · fort · ~28 km · Must-see
- Small Castle · fort · ~28 km · Must-see
- Macesje / Breitwand · viewpoint · ~28 km · Must-see
- Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja · church · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tuhinj Valley · viewpoint · ~29 km · Must-see
- Wallfahrtskirche Heiligengrab · church · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~29 km · Must-see
- Storžič · viewpoint · ~29 km · Must-see
- Grad Turn · fort · ~30 km · Must-see
- Grad Strmol · fort · ~30 km · Must-see
- Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom · fort · ~30 km · Must-see
- Ravne Castle · fort · ~31 km · Must-see
- Huda Jama · viewpoint · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~31 km · Must-see
- Sveti Ožbolt · church · ~33 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Pot Ob Žici KT-3: Bežigrad · fort · ~51 km · Must-see
- Jamnik - Grob Heroja Lojzeta Kebeta-štefana · fort · ~51 km · Must-see
- Municipal and Beekeeping Museum · museum · ~51 km · Must-see
- Podružnična Cerkev Sv. Trojice · church · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hrastnik · viewpoint · ~51 km · Must-see
- Janški Hrib · viewpoint · ~51 km · Must-see
- Starološki Grad · fort · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mrzlica · viewpoint · ~51 km · Must-see
- Composing Hut of Gustav Mahler · museum · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~51 km · Must-see
- Škofjeloški Grad · fort · ~51 km · Must-see
- Church of Christ Incarnate · church · ~51 km · Must-see
- Bärental · viewpoint · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sveta Marjeta · church · ~52 km · Must-see
- Pusti Grad · fort · ~52 km · Must-see
- Burg Hochosterwitz · fort · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~52 km · Must-see
- Schloss Emmersdorf · fort · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~52 km · Must-see
- Črni Vrh · viewpoint · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mao: Muzej Za Arhitekturo in Oblikovanje · museum · ~53 km · Must-see
- Fužinski Grad · fort · ~53 km · Must-see
- Slovenian Railway Museum · museum · ~53 km · Must-see
- Jeterbenk · viewpoint · ~53 km · Must-see
- Ljubljanska Džamija · dargah · ~53 km · Must-see
- Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova · museum · ~53 km · Must-see
- Spomenik Generalu Rudolfu Maistru · fort · ~53 km · Must-see
- Koseški Bajer · lake · ~54 km · Must-see
- Šlajmer Park · park · ~54 km · Must-see
- National Museum of Contemporary History · museum · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hallegg · fort · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ajdna · viewpoint · ~54 km · Must-see
- Slovenian Mountain Trail · trek · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lubnik · viewpoint · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dragon Bridge · attraction · ~54 km · Must-see
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Church · church · ~54 km · Must-see
- Franciscan Church of the Annunciation · church · ~54 km · Must-see
- Frančiškanski Samostan Ljubljana - Center · church · ~54 km · Must-see
- Valentin Vodnik · fort · ~54 km · Must-see
- Prešern Memorial · fort · ~54 km · Must-see
- Prešernov Trg · attraction · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tivolski Grad · fort · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ljubljana Cathedral · church · ~54 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 49 | 98 | Türkenschanze (15 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 63 | 91 | Olševa (4 km) |
| Churches | 17 | 41 | Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja (28 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 18 | Jenkova Kasarna (16 km) |
| Caves | 7 | 7 | Potočka Zijalka (5 km) |
| Waterfalls | 6 | 7 | Logarska Dolina - Okrešelj (12 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 7 | Naturschutzgebiet Sablatnigmoor (23 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 3 | 6 | Planšarsko Jezero (17 km) |
| Treks | 2 | 4 | Črnivec - Lepenatka (19 km) |
| Parks | 3 | 4 | Terme Snovik (27 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 3 | Dragon Bridge (54 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 2 | Ljubljanska Džamija (53 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 1 | Mali Graben (57 km) |
Solčava: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Solčava?
Olševa (viewpoint, about 4 km), Raduha (viewpoint, about 4 km), Potočka Zijalka (cave, about 5 km), Snežna Jama (cave, about 6 km), Krofička (viewpoint, about 8 km), Matkov Kot (viewpoint, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Solčava?
162 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 7 museums, 7 caves.
Which is the nearest fort to Solčava?
Türkenschanze, about 15 km by road; Burgruine Sonnegg (21 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Solčava?
Olševa, about 4 km by road; Raduha (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Solčava?
Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja, about 28 km by road; Wallfahrtskirche Heiligengrab (29 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Solčava?
Start in Solčava, visit Potočka Zijalka, then Olševa, then Raduha, then Snežna Jama, then Krofička, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Solčava?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Solčava’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Solčava on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.