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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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Litija
Municipality of Litija, Slovenia · Europe
About Litija
Litija is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Moravče, 41km from Solčava Panoramic Road.
Litija is in Municipality of Litija, Slovenia, with about 6,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Moravče, about 10 km away.
Litija (pronounced [liˈtíːja] ; German: Littai) is a town in the Litija Basin in central Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Litija. It is located in the valley of the Sava River, east of the capital Ljubljana, on the border of Upper Carniola and Lower Carniola traditional regions. The entire municipalityRead more
is now included in the Central Sava Statistical Region; until January 2014 it was part of the Central Slovenia Statistical Region. In January 2026, the population was 6,732.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Litija?
Within an hour or so of Litija: Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana (24 km), Ljubljana Castle (24 km), Velika Planina (29 km), Logar Valley (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Litija?
The nearest famous roads are Solčava Panoramic Road, Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass) and South Styrian Wine Road.
Where is Litija?
Litija is in Municipality of Litija, Slovenia, about 10 km from Moravče.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,505
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Municipality of Litija
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Coordinates
- 46.0604, 14.8218
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Motorway vignette required.
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Worth the detour from Litija
7 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.
24 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Logar Valley
Glacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
39 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Solčava Panoramic Road
A 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Litija
- 39 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
- 41 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.
- 61 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.
- 66 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.
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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