Žerjavka by Lake Trboje

At Lake Trboje, explore the landscape and plan your trip to Žerjavka through three themes: the lake itself, its birdlife and the connection to Trboje. The lake’s origins and dimensions provide a clear framework; birdwatching and local history add to this connection with nature.

The lake and access to its shores

Lake Trboje near Žerjavka was created in 1986 by damming the Sava. It covers an area of 1 km² and is up to 17 metres deep. The area and depth describe different dimensions of the lake, while its origins link it to a specific year. The lake is accessible from both shores. Check local access conditions before your visit to ensure this information suits your specific plans.

Birdlife at the lake

Numerous bird species, including some rarer ones, breed at Lake Trboje. A survey from 2007 recorded more than 120 species at the lake and in its immediate surroundings. Species populations can change ecologically. A specialist guide from 2007 identifies the common merganser (Mergus merganser) as observable at the lake year-round; observation conditions may vary seasonally.

The two figures answer different questions: the survey’s count covers the lake and its surroundings, while the information about the common merganser focuses on a single species. This lets you distinguish the wider topic of birdlife from information about one specifically named species, while keeping seasonal changes in observation conditions in mind.

Trboje: village history and walking route

Nearby Trboje is first mentioned in old records in 1351 in connection with an old Gothic church. The present-day church in Trboje has a three-sided chancel that recalls a Gothic church. The historical reference to the village and the architectural feature of the present-day church offer two distinct points of connection when exploring Trboje.

A marked, safe walking route connects Žerjavka with Trboje. Check local trail conditions before using it. This brings the lakeside landscape and Trboje’s local history together in your travel plans, without requiring you to treat them as the same focus for your visit.

Bus connection and canoe trips

A municipal notice from September 2025 lists a bus route connecting Šenčur, Voklo, Trboje, Žerjavka, Prebačevo and Kranj, including on weekends. Check the current timetable before your trip so you can plan around the times that apply to your travel day.

A municipal visitor programme on 2 September 2023 offered canoe trips on Lake Trboje. The launch point was at the end of the fire-service access road below the centre of Trboje. For your trip, please check whether a similar event is being offered for your preferred dates. Bus travel, the walking route and canoe trips require different kinds of planning: the timetable, local trail conditions and event dates should each be checked separately.

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Go to the main travel overview: Kranj.