Peca is Slovenia’s easternmost two-thousander. The vast mountain borders on the valleys of the Meža and Topla rivers in the south and rises above Podjuna in the north. Peca consists of several peaks, the highest being Kordež’s Head (2126 m) on the south side. It is a plateau covered mostly in grass and dwarf mountain pines. It represents the natural border between Slovenia and Austria and separates Podjuna from the Meža Valley.
Slovenians know Peca mostly because of the tale of King Matjaž and his cave on the Slovenian side of the mountain, while Austrian side is well-known by ski enthusiasts. Because there are no high peaks close to Peca, the mountain offers superb views. You can admire the nearby Uršlja gora, Raduha and the Olševa ridge. Visitors can also see the highest peaks of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. The northern side looks onto the Austrian Alps with the closest being Stubalpe-Packalpe and the Seetal Alps.
The mountain hut on Peca lies on the eastern slope. An easy 10-minute walk from the hut will take you to King Matjaž’s cave.
