Geographically it is rather diverse, containing 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of the Ljubljana Marsh, with its isolated "sunken" hills, a section of the Ljubljanica River, a siphonic karst lake located just outside Jezero, and the Rakitna Plateau with a lake and 60 square kilometres (23 sq mi) of forest.

Later, the area covered by the present municipality was crossed by Roman roads, traces of which are still visible, near Rakitna for example.

The Romans redirected it towards Podpeč, a village known for its good quality stone.

The nearby forests and the settlements proximity to Ljubljana, have positively influenced the development of agriculture, trade, and enterprise in the area.

Many old crafts, such as lime, stone, and wood processing, and wickerwork have survived to the present day.