Footpaths

Kozjanski Park's ambition is to promote hiking and this is why we decided to set a single-concept network of footpaths all over the protected area. Beside the theme footpaths we also plan the footpaths around all major settlements in Kozjansko and the connections between them.  There are 50 km of marked and well-arranged footpaths equipped with guidebooks and brochures. The network of 4 footpaths includes:

Rudnica and Virštanj Geological Learning Trail (10 km)
Travnik Learning Trail on the Vetrnik (2 km)
Podsreda Footpath (32 km)
Pilštanj Footpath (4 km)

Other footpaths

Footpath along the Bistrica Gorge
European footpath E7
Slomšek's Path
Zasavje Mountain Transversal Trail, Gabernica Water Path, Pišece Forest Path
Bizeljsko Footpaths (Pot k repnicam, Vid's Path, Castle Path)

	Rudnica and Virštanj geological learning trail The trail takes you around Olimje in the northern part of Kozjanski Park. Although the trail area is relatively small, it is extremely diverse and perfect for presenting the geological development and structure of Kozjanski Park. Visitors can take time to admire nature (the Olimje stream valley, Olimje's linden tree) and cultural heritage (Church of Mary's Assumption and Church of St. Andrej in Olimje, Olimje Monastery, Church of Virgin Mary in Pesek, Počivavšek's hayrack in Slake and archaeological site on the Rudnica). Visitors can enjoy the view on most of Kozjanski Park along the path. It is not demanding, every visitor with average physical abilities can take it. The footpath follows forest paths, cart tracks and some local roads with scarce traffic. Lenght: 10 km Information points: 21 Startng point: abandoned mine tunnel in Slake Duration: 4 to 6 hours, or 3 separate tours lasting 1-2 hours Guide: A Guide to Geological Learning Trail (96 pages) is available in Administration Centre Podsreda, Tourist Information Centre Podčetrtek, Terme Olimia and in Ljubljana National Gallery. A free brochure is also available. Guided walks: Kozjanski park Podsreda 45 Podsreda tel. 03 800 7100 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Vetrnik learning path Dry grasslands are the habitats of extreme diversity (50 species per square metre during the high season). Nature admirers can also take a look at numerous rare and endangered orchid species. There are many butterflies, neuropterans, beetles and other animals. Grassland orchards are a vital and indispensable component of traditional cultural landscape in Slovenia. They have been recognised as an exceptional habitat. Unfortunately, they are disappearing. Our visitors can learn about the special value of dry grasslands. Our guides explain about the threats and give some possible solutions. When you reach the top of Vetrnik, you can enjoy the magnificent view on the Boč, Pilštanj Square and the eastern slopes of Bohor. Lenght: 1,4 km, circular path Information points: 14 Starting point: the crossroad below Kovačič farmhouse on the Vetrnik, access from Kozje along Bistri Graben via Zajčja gorca (follow the map in the brochure for easier orientation) Duration: 1 hour Brochure and guidebook: A Guide to Vetrnik Learning Path is available in Administration Centre Guided walks: Kozjanski park Podsreda 45 Podsreda tel. 03 800 7100 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Podsreda footpath There are only few places where natural and cultural heritage intertwine so uniquely and diversely as in Podsreda and its surroundings. Visitors can take the immense possibilities for experiencing nature and cultural monuments. Podsreda Footpath follows the paths and cart tracks used in old times and it connects the points of interests around Podsreda. Along the footpath you can discover churches, beautiful streams, rivers and their gorges, mills, rare habitats, castles, forests, monuments to important people from history, natural phenomena, legends, past lifestyle, old orchards and local inhabitants. Dear visitor, take a walk full of surprises and enjoy the outstanding images of nature and culture. Take the research possibilities and meet the local people. Enjoy the moments of pleasure and relaxation. Lenght: 32 km Basic footpath: 19 900 m Podsreda Square – Podsreda Castle – Ruscus Aculeatus habitat – hay barn – Kolar's Farmhouse – the Trebčica spring – Olimska gora – the Sušica valley – Gradišče – Kukovič's Mill – Rožce – Podsreda Square Path sections: Podsreda Square – Levstik’s Mill 200 m Castle Pond – Florjan’s Chapel – Kos Farmhouse 2700 m a turn to Loke – Loke 2500 m Hay barn – Javeršek’s Farmhouse with lime-kiln and Neža’s House – Kolar’s Farmhouse 2000 m Kolar’s Farmhouse – Trebče Guesthouse 150 m Information point at the Trebčica spring – spring location 100 m The Sušica Valley – Trebče 1800 m A deserted farm Kodrin – Stare Svete gore 850 m Bridge over the Bistrica – Stare Svete gore – the Sušica valley 2200 m Information points: 64 Starting point: Podsreda Square, a cultural and settlement memorial Duration 2-3 days Guide: A Guide to Podsreda Footpath (135 pages) and a free brochure available in Administration Centre Guided walks: Kozjanski park Podsreda 45 Podsreda tel. 03 800 7100 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Pilštanj footpath "Pilštanj has always been a noble place. It had two castles, this heaven among the hills." A footpath that takes you through the medieval Pilštanj Square is divided into: Square Path – 500 m Castle Path – 600 m The Path up the Vina gora (Pot na Vino goro) – 3000 m Pilštanj is also one of the stops on Ema’s Pilgrim Path that connect places related to Ema in Slovenia and Austria. There are many points of interests in Pilštanj market square where nature and culture hold there hands: yellow cornel tree, pillory, Ajdovska žena, Church of St. Mihael, Chapel of St. Ema, Exhibition on Education, the walls of former Peilenstein Castle.
	Bizeljske pešpoti Bizeljske pešpoti obsegajo sklop poti okoli naselja Bizeljsko po vinorodnih gričih, ki vključujejo značilno kulturno krajino ter naravne in kulturne znamenitosti. Sklop poti okoli Bizeljskega obsega naslednje poti:
	Pot k repnicam Pešpot nas vodi od Stare vasi na Bizeljskem do Brezovice, ki je znana po repnicah. Repnice so peščene jame iz silkatnega peska, ki se danes uporabljajo kot vinske kleti. Pot se začenja pri Ekonomiji (blizu kleti penin Istenič), nato nas vodi mimo vinogradov in vinskih kleti do repnic. Ob poti se razkrivajo čudoviti razgledi po Obsotelju in Bizelsjkih griči Dolžina poti: 5 km Zgibanka: Bizeljske pešpoti - Pot k repnicam
	Vidova pot Pot, ki je pred nami, nas bo popeljala od Parkljevca (predel med Brezovico in Pišeško cesto) do cerkve Sv. Vida ali pa še naprej do romarskega središča Svete gore ali celo do Grajske poti Pomladi nas bo na poti spremljalo cvetje in žvrgolenje ptičev, jeseni pa glas klopotca. Na poti se nam odpirajo lepi razgledi na Bizeljsko, grad Bizeljsko, Dramljo, hrib Špiček in proti Orlici. Dolžina poti: Etnografska zbirka Sušnik – Sv. Vid: 3 km Sv. Vid – Svete gore: 4 km Svete gore – Grajska pot: 2 km Zgibanka: Bizeljske pešpoti - Vidova pot
	Grajska pot Pot nas bo vodila iz naselja Bizeljsko do gradu Bizeljsko. Dolžina poti: 13 km Zgibanka: Bizeljske pešpoti - Grajska pot
	Pot po Orešju Pešpot, ki je pred nami, nas bo popeljala po Orešju, kraju, znanem po orehih in ugodni klimi z mediteranskim vplivom. Zato tu ni pozeb ali pa so zelo redke in dobro uspevajo fige, kakiji, sivka, kivi in mandlji. V vročih poletnih nočeh lahko slišimo pesem škržatov ali žgačev po domače, ki nam daje občutek kot da smo na morju. Pešpot nas vodi iz Ledin mimo Trojnega mesta in naprej po Smehovi poti terčez Bohor. Nato se začnemo vzpenjati naprej skozi vinograde v Kozji peči in proti Vlki pečini, kjer se pot začne spuščati proti Orešju in cerkvi sv. Magdalene Dolžina poti: 8,5 km Zgibanka: Bizeljske pešpoti - Pot po Orešju Informacije: Turistično društvo Bizeljsko