Savinja and Šalek Valley

The Savinja and Šalek Valley (Slovene: Savinjska in Šaleška dolina) is a region in northern Slovenia, close to the border with Austria.[1]

Savinja and Šalek Valley
Savinjska in Šaleška dolina
SAŠA region
Region
Savinja and Šalek Valley is located in Slovenia
Savinja and Šalek Valley
Savinja and Šalek Valley
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°21′45″N 15°06′52″E / 46.36250°N 15.11444°E / 46.36250; 15.11444
Area
 • Total705.6 km2 (272.4 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total61,442
 • Density87.1/km2 (226/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
3331
Area code03 (+386 3 from abroad)
Google MapsVelenje, Slovenia
Websitewww.mozaik-dozivetij.si

Municipalities: Gornji Grad, Solčava, Rečica ob Savinji, Ljubno ob Savinji, Luče, Nazarje, Šmartno ob Paki, Mozirje, Šoštanj, and Velenje.

The main tourist destinations in the area:

  • Nature Parks: the Logar Valley, the Roban Cirque (Slovene: Robanov kot), the Matk Cirque (Slovene: Matkov kot), Golte
  • Golte ski and hiking area
  • Solčava Panoramic Road
  • City of Velenje
  • Topolšica Spa

Natural wonders and cultural sights

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Pavšek, Miha (2007). "Šaleška in Zgornja Savinjska dolina". Geografski zbornik. 54 (1): 22. Retrieved August 7, 2024.