Zgornja Besnica, Kranj


Zgornja Besnica is a village in the Municipality of Kranj in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Geography

Zgornja Besnica is a scattered village on partially wooded terraced terrain below the eastern slope of Rovnik Hill. It includes the hamlets of Brše, Čepulje, Dvor, Klinar, Nova Vas, Podrovnik, and Videm. It is connected by road to Kranj to the southeast and Nemilje to the west. The Lucenk Woods stands south of the village, and there is a trail to the north to Šum Falls on Nemiljščica Creek, located just beyond the village's territory in Poljšica pri Podnartu. Bidovec Cave, with a length of, lies to the west, below the summit of Rovnik Hill. Other caves in the area include Brjevšca Cave, Grlovec Cave, and Podskokar Cave.

Church

The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Giles.