By Lake Trboje: Landscape and birdlife
Lake Trboje is the defining natural feature of Žerjavka: the village lies by the lake, which was created in 1986 by damming the Sava. It covers an area of 1 km² and has a maximum depth of 17 metres. These two measurements describe different aspects of the lake. For travellers interested in nature, the lake is a clear point of reference, while its creation places the landscape in a historical context. The damming is a historical reference point alongside the lake’s measurements.
A specialist study from 2007 records more than 120 bird species at the lake and in its immediate surroundings. Numerous species breed at Lake Trboje, including some rarer ones; the variety of species can vary by season. A specialist guide from 2007 lists the goosander (Mergus merganser) as observable year-round, although observation conditions may vary by season. The species count refers to the lake and its immediate surroundings, while the goosander is a specific example of a single species that can be observed throughout the year. Thus, an overview of the birdlife sits alongside a specific species note indicating year-round observability.
The lake is accessible from both shores. Check local access conditions before visiting, especially if you have a particular shore area in mind.
Trboje: History and walking
Nearby Trboje brings local history and architecture into focus. Old records first mention the village in 1351 in connection with an old Gothic church. The present-day church in Trboje has a three-sided choir that is reminiscent of a Gothic church. These details highlight different aspects: the year relates to the village’s first recorded mention, while the three-sided choir belongs to the present-day church. If you are interested in history and church architecture, you can consider both aspects when exploring Trboje.
A school publication from 2019/20 describes a marked, safe footpath between Žerjavka and Trboje. Check local trail conditions before using it. As a link between two places with different points of interest, the path can complement a stay by the lake with Trboje’s history and church.
Getting there and activities by the lake
A municipal notice from September 2025 mentioned a bus route connecting Šenčur, Voklo, Trboje, Žerjavka, Prebačevo and Kranj, including at weekends. Check the current timetable before travelling. The bus information covers several places, while the footpath described connects Žerjavka and Trboje; the two details address different ways of getting around.
A municipal visitor programme offered canoe trips on Lake Trboje on 2 September 2023. The starting point was at the end of the fire station access road below Trboje village centre. If canoeing is important to your trip, check in advance whether a current programme includes a trip.
Discover more destinations: Preddvor, Žabnica, Zgornje Jezersko, Šenturška Gora, Naklo, Vopovlje, Mlaka pri Kranju, Kokra
For the broader travel overview: Kranj.
