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Nature · Kranj, Gorenjska
Kokra Canyon
Canyon carved by the Kokra River in the conglomerate rock, just below the old-town houses of Kranj. A roughly 2 km circular trail descends to the river and passes beneath the promontory.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kokra Canyon
The Kokra River flows down from the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and, when it reaches Kranj, runs through a narrow canyon cut into conglomerate rock before joining the Sava. The canyon follows the eastern edge of the promontory where the old town sits, and its walls reach several dozen meters in height. It’s rare to see a landscape like this so close to a city center.
A roughly 2 km circular trail descends to the canyon floor and runs along the riverbanks, with stairs, walkways and sections on the rock itself, passing under the houses and the promontory’s walls. The loop takes about an hour at a relaxed pace.
Trail entrances are in front of the city library, descending along the bank called Kokrški breg, and on the other side of the old town, on Poštna Street, via stairs. Above the cliff there is a viewpoint over the river and the Sava valley.
Further north, in the Kosorep suburb, the river forms another narrow, well-known stretch reachable by trails.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour for the circular trail.
Best time
From May to October, on dry days. After heavy rain, the sections next to the water can become slippery or closed. In the morning there is more shade at the bottom of the canyon.
How to get there
On foot from Kranj’s old town: descend via the Kokrški breg bank in front of the library, or by the stairs on Poštna Street.
Tip
Wear footwear with good grip, because there are steps and wet rocks. Combine the hike with a visit to the tunnels, which have an entrance inside the canyon.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kokra Canyon
How long is the Kokra canyon trail?
The circular trail is about 2 km and takes roughly an hour at a relaxed pace.
Where does the Kokra canyon trail start?
In Kranj’s old town: in front of the library, descending via Kokrški breg, or by the stairs on Poštna Street.
Is the Kokra canyon trail difficult?
No, but it has stairs and stone sections that become slippery when wet. Footwear with good grip helps.