Although not Rožnik Hill's highest point – that accolade belongs to Šiška Hill, at 1,407 feet (429 m) – Cankar's Peak is the most popular objective. It's adorned by the beautiful Cerkev Marijinega obiskanja (the Church of Virgin Mary’s Visitation), with its Neoclassical facade and stirring views of Ljubljana.

Cankar's Peak is named after Ivan Cankar, Slovenia's greatest writer, who lived here between 1910 and 1917. Today, his former residence is Gostilna Rožnik, which serves lovely food.

Andrej Zupančič

April 10, 2025

Hiking

If you have enough time in Ljubljna, and like some easy walking in nice nature, definitely visit Tivoli Park and walk up to Rožnik and Cankarjev vrh (Cankar's Peak), both for the pleasant walking through the woods and for nice views of Ljubljana and its surroundings. You can do it all on good gravel roads, or you can take any of numerous dirt-trails and paths, in which case wear some decent sneakers.

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Best Hikes to Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary at Cankar's Peak

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1. View of Ljubljana – Tivoli Castle loop from Ljubljana Šiška

9.29km

02:43

250m

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2. Mostec Ski Jumps – View of Ljubljana loop from Koseze

7.23km

02:07

210m

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3. View of Ljubljana – Mostec Ski Jumps loop from Ljubljana Litostroj

11.5km

03:10

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 390 m

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Sunday 25 January

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38 %

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1. View of Ljubljana – Tivoli Castle loop from Ljubljana Šiška

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3. View of Ljubljana – Mostec Ski Jumps loop from Ljubljana Litostroj

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