Walking paths of Dobrna and its surroundings

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A – ANNA’S PATH

Anna’s trail runs through hilly

grounds between torrential

Dobrnica and the river Hudinja

flowing from Vitanje. There are

no joint settlements only

groups of houses or individual

farms situated between

orchards and vineyards. Here

you will meet the locals who

can tell you a great deal about

the way of life in this part of

Dobrna Municipality.

Estimated time: 3 hours ofmoderate walking

1. THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH

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preserved, among which those ofMatija and Magareta Ga~nik. Theyare the descendents of Dobrna’snobility and still a symbol ofprosperity and respect.

...The memory of theold days still lives on...

2. VILLA RU@I^KAThe country villa with amagnificent park was built in 1876by the count Aichelburg and byDobrna’s mayor between theyears 1864 and 1867. You arewelcome to see the exterior, butwe do not advise to go inside forsafety reasons.

majestic mansion with asurrounding park. It changedseveral owners and in 1851 it wassold to the count Franz Anton vonKolowrat Liebsteinsky, whotransformed it to one of the oldestbreweries in Slovenia.

Distance from the centre: 2,3 km 25 min.

4. KNEIPP’S CHANNELA place where you can dokneipping in crystal clear watercoming from under the rocks.

Dobrna paths are an excellent combination of relaxedwalking on the flat and hilly terrain with numerousnatural as well as cultural features.

WALKING PATHS – Anna’s path

... Where the body and soul rest...

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Distance from the centre: 0,6 km 10 min.

3. MANSION DOBRNICA –GUTENEKThe mansion formerly calledGutenek and built already in the17th century, is a simple, but

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This church nowadays representsthe central sacral building inDobrna and it used to be thecentre of numerous pilgrims fromall over. Today’s church inbaroque style was built on theruins of the old one in 1844. Thearch is covered by Toma` Fantoni’sfrescos and inside the churchthere are three marble headstones

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5. THE ICE CAVE - LEDENICAThe cave was carved by the formerowner of Dobrnica mansion, thecount Liebsteinsky. It was usedfor storing and cooling bier. That

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is the reason why they placed iceinto it which they got from nearbyponds.Distance from the centre: 3 km 35 min.

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6. DRENOVECThrough rock overhangs and thewaterfall Drenovec the streamflows into Dobrnica. The area isrich in numerous fungus species!

nad Dobrno. More than 300 yearsold and one of the rarest smallerfarms, it preserved its originalarchitecture and represents a partof the cultural heritage. Visitsshould be announced in advanceat TIC Dobrna.

10. ST. NICHOLAS CHURCHThe most beautiful cultural andartistic monument in Dobrna’ssurroundings originating from lategothic period. The church, whichsurvived Turkish invasions andProtestantism, was firstmentioned in 1567. However,experts estimate it is much olderand place it at the very beginningof the 16th century. Outside on thesouth facing wall we are surprisedby the in-built headstone relief ofa Roman soldier, of the secondItalic legion, Aurelio Victor formthe 3rd century.

7. BLACKSMITH’S WORKSHOPAT MARO[EK FARMAt Maro{ek farm you can see theblacksmith’s workshop,approximately 50 years old, whichwas used for domestic needs onlyand mostly for maintenance andrepairing rural tools.

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Tel: ++ 386 (0) 35 77 86 52Distance from the centre: 4,1 km 55 min.

... When timesimply stops...

8. THE BLACK KITCHEN AT[UMEJ’SSmall, modest and beautiful in itssimplicity - [umej farm in Brdce

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Tel: ++ 386 (0) 37 81 82 10Distance from the centre: 4,3 km 55 min.

9. OSTRICH FARMIn the valley beneath St. Nicholaschurch in a pleasant naturalenvironment, you can find up to150 kg heavy feathery giants. Youcan relax in a peacefulsurroundings playing Russianbowling, doing archery, air gunshooting or simply making apicnic. Visits should be announcedin advance.

Kontakt: Janko ^erneTel: ++ 386 (0) 41 64 87 55Distance from the centre: 2,5 km 20 min.

Distance from the centre: 1,5 km 15 min.

11. A VIEW STANDPOINTA moment to relax on a bench anda magnificent view of Dobrna aswell as further on towards thesummits of Pa{ki Kozjak and theAlps (Savinjske alpe).

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WALKING PATHS – Loka path

L – LOKA PATH

Loka path leads from the centre

through the spa resort via the

road to Klanc on the top of

which there are vineyards. The

path climbs to the settlement

Loka pri Dobrni.

The Loka valley is really special

with its Karst features such as

terra rossa, sinkholes,

underground streams and even

a Karst cave, called

Osre~anova Zvonica.

A part of the path is the valley

of mills since there are 300

year-old mills along the route-

Gregor Mill, Petra~ Mill,

Sedjev{ek Mill, and two Vovk

Mills. Following the path, from

the distance you can see the

ruins of the Ka~nik Castle and

you can pass the three ponds

to come to the Castle of Novi

Grad in Lokovina. Here you turn

left and you finish the round

tour. Now you are again

located in the centre.

Time estimated: approximately 3hours of moderate walking

... At the clear streamthere is a mill...

A path for all who love nature, cultural heritage,homemade dishes and vintage wines

1. A COLLECTION OF CULTURALHERITAGE ITEMS AT TERMEDOBRNA - “POLENEK’SETHNOLOGY COLLECTION”The ethnologic collectionrepresents the old trade objectsof the cultural heritage which havebeen preserved up to the presentday by our antique collector fromDobrna, Jo`e Polenek. Visitsshould be announced in advance.

Contacts: Jo`e PolenekTel: ++ 386 (0) 41 84 42 61,++ 386 (0) 41 84 42 61, receptionat the hotel VitaDistance from the centre: 1 km 10 min.

2. TOURIST FARM ”PRI MINKI”A farm, where you will be kindlyserved with snacks andhomemade dishes. For groupsannounced in advance there aretwo larger rooms available (1 x 35persons, 1 x 15-20 persons).

Contacts: Matev` and Minka[ventTel: ++ 386 (0) 35 77 83 33Distance from the centre: 1,5 km 15 min.

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4. THE VALLEY OF MILLSThe streams’ hinterland beneathPa{ki Kozjak has always hadmillers, blacksmiths and sawmills.Miller and sawmill’s tradedeveloped alongside streamswhich provided enough waterpower for their functioning. Theywere in use until the night of 5th

June, 1954, when there was a hugestorm. The waters of the Hudinja,

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3. “KO[KA URA” CLOCKA high rock, according to whichpeople in the fields used to telltime, is a unique sun clock. At fivein the afternoon, when the shadowon the rock reached a certainpoint, meant it was snack time.

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WALKING PATHS – Loka path

the Dobrnica and their affluxesmade new way, undermining hills,destroying bridges, mills andsawmills. Since then, millers havemostly milled for their own needsand those of their neighbours.

Distance from the centre: 3,5 km 35 min.

5. KNEIPP’S POOLKneipp’s pool was made in 1995.To walkers on Loka path itprovides a refreshing kneippingin natural environment, of courseat one’s own risk.

7. DEER ENCLOSING -LAMPER^EK FARMOn 12 hectares of enclosedgrounds (6 hectares of forest, 6hectares of meadows) there arereal deer (red), fallow deer andmoufflons altogetherapproximately 160 deer. Visitsshould be announced in advance.

9. THE SNAKE CASTLEFrom the castle’s ruins and withthe help of vivid imagination wecan picture ourselves the way oflife in the castle, which used to bethe centre of Dobrna’s nobility forcenturies. It was built before theyear 1257 on the top of a hill abovethe settlement Lokovina. It is alsocalled Ka~nik after its formerowner Sir Matija Ga~nik (alsoinformally Ka~nik), who lived therein the 17th century.

6. THE UPPER VOVK MILLThe Vovk Mill is situated northfrom residential building(Lokovina 36). It lies on the rightbank of the stream calledTemnja{ki vrelec. It isapproximately 450 years old. Thelocals used to call it the castle millsince it was also used for theneeds of the nobility from thenearest Snake Castle.The mill was in operation until1990 when a flood devastated itand destroyed the outer wheel.Its equipment is preserved, but itneeds restoring and protectingfrom further decaying.The owners of the mill will behappy to show you the interiorwhere you can get the mountainstamp. Visits should beannounced in advance.

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Contacts: Bernard DrevTel: ++ 386 (0) 41 30 53 10Distance from the centre: 4,5 km 50 min.

8. BLA@I^ FARM – THE ANTIQUECOLLECTIONThe collector Peter Habe has beencollecting antiques for severalyears. His collection comprisesold motorbikes, old swords,everyday objects and paintings ofDobrna and its surroundings.Visits should be announced inadvance.

Contacts: Peter HabeTel: ++ 386 (0) 41 90 93 57

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11. PONDSIn the area of Lokovina settlementthere are three ponds ofantropogenous origin. Fishing ispossible, information available byDobrna’s Hunting Society Dobrna.Tel: ++ 386 (0) 41 65 61 37

12. NOVI GRADThe mansion - the castle NoviGrad, formerly Neuhaus has a richhistory. The owner Franc KsaverDienersberg had a castle built onthe plain below the Snake Castle.In the second half of the 19th

century two small towers andwooden ornaments were addedto the castle. After the war thebuilding was intended for warorphans.Distance from the centre: 1 km 10 min.

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13. THE TRAINING CENTRE FORWORK AND SAFETY DOBRNAChildren, teenagers and adultswith special needs create, live andeducate at the centre. Within theadult employment policyprogramme a tour of theirworkshops and herbal garden isoffered. You will get to know themaking of herbs and teas, tasteherbal drinks and see themanufacture of clay products.Tel: ++ 386 (0) 37 80 10 00Entfernung vom Zentrum: 1 km 10 min.

WINE ROUTEYou will meet viticulturists whocan be proud of their numerousgolden awards of wines such asSauvignon, Chardonnay, Traminer,Kerner, Pinot Blanc, Blaufränkisch.

They will most kindly offer you totaste some of their excellentwines.

Distance from the centre: 2 km 20 min.

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From Dobrna centre at theroundabout you follow the mainroad, past the Hunter’s Inn to thebridge across the stream

... in the shelter of hills between lonely farms...

WALKING PATHS – Dobrna - Brdce nad Dobrno, the Daje Valley - Pa{ki Kozjak

P3 – DOBRNA –BRDCE NAD DOBRNO– THE DAJE VALLEY –PA[KI KOZJAK

The Daje valley is one of the

most beautiful plains of Pa{ki

Kozjak to which you reach via

the road leading through Brdce

to Pa{ki Kozjak. Along the road

and rocky edges there is daphne

blooming in spring, St. John’s

wort, blackberries and

raspberries in July and August.

Towards autumn the edges are

red with red berries of bushy

mountain ash. From here there

is a beautiful view of Ostrica

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Kozjak – Basali{~e.

The path for all who love the most beautiful plainsof Pa{ki Kozjak and the Daje valley with a variety ofmountain flora

Dobrnica. By the bridge where youcross the stream there is a viewof villa Ru`i~ka on the right. Turnleft and follow the directiontowards Hudi~ev graben.

directly to Brdce nad Dobrno, tothe farm Miran [travs (app. 100m).The owner will show you amagnificent view of Dobrna andits surroundings. You continueyour walk to the crossroads. Tothe left, the road leads to Ivankaätravs farm (app. 2km), to theright, it leads to Krivec farm. Thereis also a possibility to turn rightbefore, where the signpost directsyou to a monument in memory ofthose who were killed in the 14th

division. You continue your walkon the road to the Daje Valleyoffering a variety of flora (arnica,

On the right you will be greetedby once a majestic mansionDobrnica (Gutenek – once abrewery). The stream Dobrnica isby your side all the way to theplace where the signpost saysstony cave ìLedenicaî.At this very point you join “Anna’spath” – A, leading steeply uphill.You follow the path through aforest, to a meadow and onwardsto the asphalt road leading

heather, gentian, lily of the valley,hellebore, St. John’s wort,oregano, thyme).If tired there is a possibility ofreturning to Dobrna. The path iswell waymarked, moderate andtakes app. 2 hours in onedirection. However, if you stillhave the strength you cancontinue to Pa{ki Kozjak onmoderate path which takes afurther hourly walk.

Distance from the centre: 12 km 2 hours.

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WALKING PATHS – Dobrna – Pa{ki Kozjak - [pik

P4 - DOBRNA - PA[KIKOZJAK - [PIK

The main summits of Pa{ki

Kozjak, around 10 km of long

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lime mountain chain, are a

known view: [pik – 1109m, the

highest summit Basali{~e 1272m

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highest summit of Dobrna

Municipality. The mountain hut

on Pa{ki Kozjak is open from

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Waymarked mountain route leadsfrom Dobrna centre past the hotelVita in the direction of the spa,following the road to the slopeover Klanc to “@eblar Chapel” atthe top of Klanc.A signpost warns us about theturning to Loka, however, we gostraight on. The steep path turnsleft into a hilly forest andcontinues on a cart track. The roadleads us past the Hunting Lodgeto Jurk farm from where, to the

Uphill path to Pa{ki Kozjak leads past @eblar farmto Loka, where it joins [ale{ka mountain trail at Jurkfarm.

right there is a well waymarkeduphill [ale{ka mountain trail andto the left the trail of the XIVDivision.The XIV Division trail leadsupwards to the left along the carttrack. From a pine forest you cometo a meadow and head towardsthe summit where there is abeautiful view of Velenje lake,mountains of Mozirje and the Alps(Savinjske alpe) in thebackground. The grassy plainahead of you is called Visoko. Youcontinue your journey down the

meadow towards the mountainhut on Pa{ki Kozjak.[ale{ka mountain trail winds tothe right of Jurk onto a steep hillof stony terrain which leadstowards the mountain hut, whereyou can sign in your name and geta stamp.Both trails are joint at thecrossroads with the road toVelenje near the mountain hut.From the mountain hut onwardsthere is an uphill path leading toSt. Jo{t church on Pa{ki Kozjakand to [pik (1109m) on the left.[pik, where you can also get astamp, offers you a magnificentview of mountains of Mozirje,Raduha, Peca, Ur{lja gora and theAlps (Savinjske alpe).It takes three hours from Dobrnato the hut on Pa{ki Kozjak andadditional half an hour to thesummit of [pik.

Contacts: Andrej Pu{nikTel: ++ 386 (0) 41 76 33 62Distance from the centre: 16 km 3 hours

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Tourist farms, inns and other offer

5 PUB “HUDI^EV GRABEN”Contact: Marija DrevTel.: ++ 386 (0) 35 77 87 90Distance from the centre:4 km 40 min.Working hours: Friday, Saturdayand Sunday

7. TOURIST FARM “SOR@EVMLIN”Distance from the centre: 7 km,Driving time: 15 min.Tel: ++ 386 (0) 35 77 26 39Contact: For organised groupsannounced in advance there is aspecial programme prepared. Allthe buildings are cultural andhistorical monuments and thefamily preserves them in theiroriginal function and hencecontinues the tradition. In the year2001 the farm was accepted intothe European net of houses withtradition in Slovenia. There arethree apartments at disposal.

4. APICULTURE KRULECContact: Ivan KrulecTel: ++ 386 (0) 37 81 82 04Distance from the centre: 0,6 km 10 min.Products: flower honey, chestnuthoney, acacia honey, mixed foresthoney, bee pollen, propolis,beeswax candles, mead, pinesprouts with honey syrup. Ifannounced in advance tasting andpurchasing of bee products ispossible.

3. APARTMENT “LU^KA”Dobrna 63, 3204 DobrnaContact: Cilka Okro`nikTel: ++ 386 (0) 3 71 40 160E-mail: tjasa.okroznik@siol.net

6. RENT-A-ROOM LE[NIKContact: Franc Le{nik, Hram{e 243204 DobrnaTel: ++386 (0) 35 77 84 15

1. INN “PRI LOVCU”,Klinc Jo`e s.p.Location: Dobrna centreContact: Jo`e KlincTel: ++386 (0) 35 77 80 80Offer: Homemade national dishes,international cuisineWorking hours: from Tuesday toSunday, from 7.00 AM to 11.00 PM

2. PASTRY SHOP “JAGODA”,[enazi Ibrahimi s.p.Location: Dobrna centreContact: [enazi IbrahimiTel: ++386 (0) 35 77 80 76Offer: sweets, ice cream, fruitsalads, ice-coffee, alcohol and softdrinksWorking hours: from 7.00 AM to11.00 PM

Dobrna 50, 3204 Dobrna;Telefon: ++386 (0) 37 80 80 00, ++386

(0) 37 80 81 10;Fax: ++386 (0) 37 80 81 11;

e-mail:info@terme-dobrna.si;http:www.terme-dobrna.si

THE MUNICIPALITY OF DOBRNADobrna 19, 3204 DOBRNA

Telefon: ++ 386 (0) 37 80 10 50Fax: ++ 386 (0) 37 80 10 60E-mail: obcina@dobrna.si

http://www.dobrna.si

TIC DOBRNADobrna 41, 3204 Dobrna

Telefon: ++386 (0) 37 81 82 10E-mail: tic.dobrna@siol.net

Project by: GIZ Tourism Dobrna > Photography: Gregor Kati~ > Proof-reading: Herta Ro{er > Design: Borut Brumec, Littera

Map design: Miran Pratnekar > Print: Schwarz d.o.o. > sponsored by: The Municipality of Dobrna, Dobrna Spa, STO > Published in: 2006