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Forest Educational Path at Pister Castle

Forest Educational Path at Pister Castle

Vuzenica Castle (German “Saldenhofen”) or Pister Castle, as it was named after its last owner, is located on a hill above the village of Vuzenica. Only the Renaissance defensive tower and the modest remains of the walls above the cliff stand above the ruins today.

 

 

 

Friedrichstein Castle-Kočevje

Friedrichstein Castle-Kočevje

The highest-located Slovenian Friedrichstein Castle was the site of our only medieval love story between Frederick II, Count of Celje (who built the castle in 1422) and Veronika of Desenice. 

 

 

Gajševsko jezero Lake- Ljutomer

Gajševsko jezero Lake- Ljutomer

An interesting and relaxing walk around the lake on a beautifully landscaped path.  

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Goče, the Oldest Slovenian Wine Village

Goče, the Oldest Slovenian Wine Village

Only about two hundred souls still live in the village, but it is as picturesque and mysterious as it was a hundred or almost a thousand years ago. Hidden at the crossroads between the valleys of Kras and Vipava, it is even more beautiful than the Tuscan hills. Welcome to the village of Goče.

 

 

 

Grad Castle

Grad Castle

Grad Castle is located in the town of Grad in Goričko. It is the largest castle complex in Slovenia and it allegedly has 365 rooms, huge cellars and even dungeons. An English-style park stretches all around the castle.

 

 

Grančišče-Mojstrana

Grančišče-Mojstrana

Obujte pohodne čevlje in pot pod noge. Kam? Gozdna pot, ki vas bo popeljala na vrh hriba Grančišče, od koder se vam bo razkril čudovit pogled na Karavanke in spodnji del Zgornjesavske doline.

 

Grmečica Waterfall

Grmečica Waterfall

How many of you have heard of the Grmečica Waterfall? This beautiful Slovenian pearl is hidden well in the embrace of nature and it blew us away. Slovenia is indeed a country of a thousand waterfalls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gutenberg Castle-Bistrica, Tržič 903  

Gutenberg Castle-Bistrica, Tržič

Gutenberg Castle-Bistrica, Tržič

The Gutenberg Castle is one of the oldest Slovenian castles. The first bishop of Ljubljana, Žiga pl. Lamberg was born there. Folk tradition has preserved the tale of the cursed Gutenberg princess.

 

 

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Hodoš Lake

Hodoš Lake

Hodoš Lake (Hodoško jezero) is located north of the town of Hodoš, in northeast Goričko near the Hungarian border. The accumulation lake was formed as a result of a dam on the Dolenski potok stream and it is also called Dolensko jezero Lake. Hodoš is a part of the Goričko Regional Park and has a special role, as it is a well-known otter habitat. 

 

Hop on the Urban electric train Ljubljana

Hop on the Urban electric train Ljubljana

Hop on the Urban electric train and drive a lap around Ljubljana. If you want to see this city as a tourist, explore the capital with the help of this interesting means of transport.
 

 

Hubelj River Spring

Hubelj River Spring

The educational trail that follows the Hubelj River is really something and it rewards every hiker with stunning views. A hydroelectric power plant has been operating here since 1930.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idrija-Anthony's Shaft

Idrija-Anthony's Shaft

Idrija boasts the titles Alpine Tity of the Year 2011 and European Destination of Excellence for 2011 (EDEN). It is known for the second largest mercury mine in the world, just behind the Spanish Almaden. The rich heritage of both mines has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 30 June 2012. Idrija is definitely an interesting family trip destination, as in addition to an interesting museum, it also has the famous Idrija lace and the well-known žlikrofi dish.

 

 

 

 

 

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