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Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana
An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Dobrova
Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Slovenia · Europe
About Dobrova
Dobrova is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Log pri Brezovici, 33km from Postojna Cave.
Dobrova is in Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Slovenia, with about 921 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Log pri Brezovici, about 4 km away.
Dobrova (pronounced [ˈdoːbɾɔʋa]; German: Dobrawa) is a clustered settlement northwest of Ljubljana in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is the administrative centre of the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec. It lies on the road from Ljubljana to Polhov Gradec at the point where roads split off to Horjul toRead more
the southwest and to Šentvid, Ljubljana to the northeast. It extends along the flat area to the northeast up to the Gradaščica River and encompasses much of Dobrova Hill (Slovene: Dobrovski hrib, 603 m; also known as Vrhe Hill or Jazbina Hill) to the southwest. Bezenica Creek, Broad Creek (Slovene: Široki potok), and Ječnik Creek, left tributaries of the Horjulščica River, flow through the hills west of the settlement. Dobrova includes the hamlets of Pod Kotom (Pod kotom) northwest of the main settlement and Graben southwest of the main settlement.
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What is there to see near Dobrova?
Within an hour or so of Dobrova: Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana (9 km), Ljubljana Castle (9 km), Jamnik Church (29 km), Predjama Castle (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Dobrova?
The nearest famous roads are Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass), Solčava Panoramic Road and Vršič Pass.
Where is Dobrova?
Dobrova is in Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Slovenia, about 4 km from Log pri Brezovici.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 921
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Coordinates
- 46.0458, 14.3919
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Worth the detour from Dobrova
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Ljubljana Castle
A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.
9 km · about 15 min drive
photogenic
Jamnik Church
The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Predjama Castle
A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
33 km · about 40 min drive
photogenic
Velika Planina
High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Bled
A fairy-tale glacial lake with a church-topped island, a cliffside medieval castle, and the Julian Alps as a spectacular backdrop.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)
A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Dobrova
- 42 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
- 42 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
- 45 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
- 48 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
- 58 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
- 65 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
Driving in Slovenia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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