Rateče: Planiška Velikanka - Bloudkova velikanka

Few settlements in the Karavanks have a history as closely tied to the borderland between Slovenia, Italy and Austria as Rateče. This Upper Carniolan village lies beside the Sava Dolinka valley, near the wetlands of Zelenci Nature Reserve, where the river rises from clear springs. The Planica Valley extends south into the Julian Alps and is internationally associated with ski jumping and ski flying; the Nordic Centre Planica continues that sporting tradition. Rateče retains the character of a mountain settlement on a national frontier, surrounded by meadows, forest and high Alpine terrain. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Rateče, Planica and the Karavanks.

Slovenia occupies a meeting point of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric mountains and the Adriatic coast in south-central Europe. The Julian Alps rise in the northwest, where Triglav is the country’s highest mountain, while the Soča River is known for its clear turquoise water. Karst terrain has shaped caves such as Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ljubljana combines a riverside old town with works by architect Jože Plečnik; farther east, wine-growing regions and thermal springs add another dimension. Slovenian food reflects Alpine, Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Slovenia and the northern Adriatic.