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Šmarna Gora

Šmarna Gora
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Šmarna Gora is Ljubljana’s most beloved hiking destination, rising to 669 meters and offering sweeping views of the city, the Kamnik and Julian Alps, and even distant regions like Dolenjska. This twin-peaked hill—Šmarna Gora to the east and Grmada to the west—has long held cultural and historical significance. A Baroque church crowns the summit, once the workplace of the legendary priest and mountaineer Jakob Aljaž. Nearby, a plague column and a wishing bell add layers of folklore and memory. Historically, bonfires were lit atop Grmada to warn of Ottoman invasions. Today, the hill is crisscrossed by well-marked trails and a nature path showcasing over 830 plant species.

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Šmarna Gora is a prominent hill located to the north of Ljubljana, standing at 664 meters above sea level. It is a beloved local hiking destination accessible by about fifteen well-marked trails, with the most popular starting from the village of Tacen, which is reachable by Ljubljana’s public bus number 8. The hike to the summit typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the chosen path and pace. At the top, visitors find a historic Baroque church dedicated to the Mother of God dating back to the early 18th century, a restaurant offering traditional Slovenian dishes, and the iconic wishing bell believed to grant wishes to those who ring it. The summit provides stunning panoramic views of the Kamnik and Julian Alps, the Ljubljana basin, and beyond to the Dolenjska region. The western peak, named Grmada, is slightly higher and was historically used for signaling danger with bonfires.

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