Dolga njiva Alpine Pasture-Tržič
| Region | Upper Carniola Statistical Region |
| Starting point | Dolga njiva Alpine Pasture parking lot |
| Route length | 1 km (0.10 miles) |
| route duration | 30 min |
| Start Point altitude | 1255 m (4,117 feet) |
| End Point Altitude | 1400 m (4,593 feet) |
| Best time to visit | spring, summer, early autumn |
| Appropriate for | Baby Carriers , 3-6 years of age , 6+ years of age |
| Level of difficulty | Moderately demanding route |
Route Description
Where to get sour milk, the masovnjek dish, “žganci” and a beautiful view of unspoiled nature? Well, at the Dolga njiva Alpine Pasture in Tržič, where else. The grazing animals are a real attraction for the children!
There are, of course, several trails to the alpine pasture, you can take the shepherd's path or the forest road, both are nicely arranged and after a good 30 minutes you arrive at your destination.
Access: On the Gorenjska motorway, head towards Tržič. It is 16 kilometers (9.16 miles) from the town of Tržič to the Dolga njiva Alpine Pasture. When you arrive in Tržič, turn right at the gas station and continue in the direction of the Dovžan Gorge. Drive past the village of Čadovelj, through the village of Jelendol and turn right on the macadam to the crossroads with a large road sign. Drive on to the Dolga njiva Alpine Pasture, and after a few kilometers park in a nicely arranged and marked parking lot. Only an easy 30-minute walk is needed to reach the destination.
The trail runs in cold shade and is suitable for baby carriers and for children which are 3 years of age or older. The terrain is not safe enough for a baby stroller. In the case of bad weather, you can expect mud, so wear suitable hiking shoes.
Cowbells, “moooo” and “hee-haw” sounds welcome you to the Dolga njiva Alpine Pasture. The animals living here are not shy at all. Loud pheasants, chickens, calves, etc. are all waiting for your visit. You can continue from the alpine pasture with the children along the shorter Eagle Trail. The map showing you the way is on a board at the hut.
Interesting Facts
On the first Sunday in September, the streets of the city of Tržič come alive celebrating the Cobblers’ Sunday.
More than 10,000 visitors from all over Slovenia and neighboring countries come, and the tradition has been preserved for more than thirty years. Cobblers’ Sunday long ago became more than just a fair: it is also a town of crafts, purchases, sports, entertainment, sweepstakes, learning and fun, all in the spirit of spending a day both pleasantly and usefully. The greatest number of visitors are attracted by the bargains to be had at the fair. More than 300 stands offer a wide range of goods for purchase; among them, the selection of footwear at affordable prices attracts the greatest interest. The hungry and thirsty can taste the Slovenian culinary specialties, with particular attention given to traditional foods from Tržič at the Tržič Bržola Festival.
The Cobblers’ Sunday developed from the Tržič fairs. The town acquired market rights in 1492 for the sale of wine, livestock, and iron products. Thus there began a series of weekly as well as annual fairs, of which the most important was the fair for farm products on Angel Sunday (the first Sunday in September). The tradition of Cobblers’ Sunday is associated with the custom called "frejšpreh'nga". In the past, it was on this very day that cobblers' apprentices were promoted to journeymen.
Only a few tens of minutes drive from Tržič is the Dovžan Gorge.
This gorge is a journey through time as it is older than dinosaurs. Three hundred million years ago, this place was the site of a tropical sea, teeming with marine animals. The rocks of the gorge hide many one-of-a-kind fossilized remains.
There is a good reason for the Dovžan Gorge's status as a protected natural monument for more than 25 years. It is geologically one of the most fascinating areas of Slovenia. The picturesque valley, which is located 3.2 kilometres (1.17 miles) northeast of Tržič, was carved out by the Tržič Bistrica River deep into the heart of the Karawanks, laying bare the most complete sequence of rocks from the younger Paleozoic period, ranging from 300 to 260 million years old. The layers of rock are like the pages of a thick book, recording a fantastic story about unusual living creatures and a changing environment in the distant geological past. The Dovžan Gorge is distinguished by its extraordinary variety of sedimentary rocks as well as abundance and diversity of fossilized remains. These fossils have made a name for the gorge in the international specialized literature. The list of plant and animal species that have been found here is indeed long, but most notable are the brachiopod Karavankina schellwieni and the foraminifera Sphaeroschwagerina carniolica. Both were first discovered and described in the Dovžan Gorge and were even featured on Slovenian postage stamps.
Interesting story about Tržič and the dragon.
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The waitress can enumerate many homemade traditional alpine dishes on the fingers of both hands. Let us mention just a few to make you drool a little bit: delicious homemade cheese “štruklji”, the masovnjek dish, “žganci” and sour milk.
For fathers who diligently carry baby carriers, the current menu also includes a shot of brandy, and for children, many refreshing soft drinks. At lunch, you are accompanied by the sound of cowbells, and your eyes rest on the beautiful surrounding peaks.
Jelendol 35,
4290 Tržič
051 686 095
Vita, Olja and Juna Recommend
The trip can be extended by a visit to the Gorenjska plaža Beach in Tržič, which has an outdoor pool. An excellent summer refreshment indeed!
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