The canyon is an almost 30-metre deep gorge the river Kokra cut into a conglomerate terrace through Kranj dating back to the Ice Age. It is a variegated mosaic of aquatic and waterside biotopes comprising the river, bank, gravel pit, meadow with the flooded woods, rock blocks and conglomerate walls. Such a dynamic and variegated area thus represents a shelter and a home to numerous and in terms of vital necessities extremely variegated flora and fauna. It is protected as a natural site and part of Kranj’s old town centre. There is an educational trail in the Kokra canyon. A brochure has been printed, meant primarily for acquainting school groups with the creation of the canyon, life in the river and waterside as well as the current geomorphologic processes. The brochure has been translated into German and English. It is available at Tourist Board Kranj and premises of the Regional Unit of the Institute for the Protection of Nature of the Republic of Slovenia.
For guided visits of the Kokra canyon contact:
Regional Unit of the Institute for Protection of Nature
00386 4 201 94 60
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