Discover Naklo

When searching for a hotel in Naklo, the themes of your stay can make all the difference: cycling, short excursions, landscapes or cultural history. The routes differ, for example, in whether you are planning a bike ride or an outing with extra time for sightseeing. Cultural attractions range from churches and traditional crafts to a gallery and a museum farm.

Cycling and excursions

The Basic Cycling Circuit starts in front of Naklo Primary School and passes through Naklo, Strahinj, Duplje and Podbrezje before returning to Naklo. The route is 16 kilometres long and takes about 60 minutes without stops. This is a different time commitment from the Na Okroglo excursion: it is 2 to 3 kilometres long and takes about 20 minutes, plus an additional hour for sightseeing.

Two other marked cycling routes in the municipality are the Kranj–Polica–Okroglo–Duplje route, at 12 kilometres, and the Naklo–Udin Boršt–Naklo route, at 12.5 kilometres. There are three cycling rest areas along the routes, with a total of four tables, eight benches, two information boards, a horse-tie post with a water trough, and two double rubbish bins. Check the local signage before setting off.

The Na Okroglo route also starts at Naklo Primary School. It runs via Dobrava to the village of Okroglo. The start, intermediate point and destination are clearly identified; allow extra time for sightseeing in addition to the estimated time on the route.

Landscape and orientation

Naklo lies at an altitude of 407 metres in a dry valley through which the Tržiška Bistrica once flowed. Below Okroglo, groundwater emerges from a conglomerate wall and deposits lime on the moss. These two landscape features describe different aspects of the area: the former river course through the valley and the water emerging near Okroglo.

The Kriva jelka forest reserve in the municipality of Naklo has an entrance information board and a short, marked visitor route. It is worth checking conditions on site before your visit. Another option for getting out and about is the Voglarjeva circular route, which starts at the old railway station in Naklo, beside a museum steam locomotive. Check route details on site.

Churches, traditional crafts and local history

The Church of St. Peter dates from 1735 and is considered the town’s most significant cultural attraction. The Church of Mary Magdalene stands on a rise below the manor house and is surrounded by a low wall. Both churches are places of interest if you are interested in religious buildings and local history.

In Duplje, there is a more than 200-year-old farmstead with an outbuilding and a shoemaker’s workshop. Today, it is an ethnographic museum and a cultural and historical monument, showcasing life in Duplje since the 18th century. The Poličar Farm is also home to an open-air museum of millstones. It commemorates the family of millstone makers and this highly regarded craft. Access arrangements may vary; check before visiting.

The Pavlinova Gallery in Naklo hosts exhibitions and presentations by local residents. Exhibition dates may vary, so check the events calendar if you are planning a visit. Naklo’s former role as a stop for merchants, teamsters and travellers is also part of its local history. Crafts such as blacksmithing and wheelwrighting, as well as hospitality, developed in connection with this role.

Traditions and special occasions to visit

The Finfranje festival takes place on the second Sunday in May beneath Kriva jelka, near Spodnje Duplje. The site was formerly associated with gatherings of the Rokovnjači. The festival is a recurring event, but the programme may vary. If you would like to plan your visit around it, check the details of the programme for that year.

Buckwheat, buckwheat žganci and cabbage are part of a long-standing agricultural food tradition in Naklo and the surrounding area. The Biotechnical Centre Naklo offers guided tours of its estate. They last from 45 minutes to three hours and are led by professors and trained pupils and students. Booking and programme details may change; confirm them in advance.

In Bistrica pri Naklem, two ponds offer fishing all year round. The facilities cater to experienced and recreational anglers, as well as families. Check the local regulations before fishing.

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