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THEME TRAILS

Look! Do you notice how interesting a blossom can be? Did you see the colourful feathers of that bird – do you know the bird's name? Do you hear this unusual sound? Where has the water disappeared? Take a walk along theme trails of the nature parks of Slovenia to find the answers to yet unasked questions. There are numerous theme trails awaiting us. Sights and distinctive features of the natural environment are revealed along the carefully planned and designed trails. The sights of nature parks are pointed out along the trail so you will not be bored. Just hit the road and visit the parks!



Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
Trail along Iška River - Okljuk
Trail along Iška River - Okljuk
 
Theme: natural and cultural heritage
Difficulty suitable for children and families
Path Length 13 km one way / 2.5 hours
The starting point Iški Vintgar Gorge or Lipe
Contact for guided tour +386 8 20 52 350
[email protected]

Iška is a river of three faces. On its adventurous way, it flows through the wild Iški Vintgar Gorge, over the fertile Iški Vršaj and the wetland of Ljubljana Marsh. The trail takes you through Iški Vintgar Gorge up to Lipe where Iška flows into Ljubljanica. The trail mascot is Okljukec that can be found on all 11 info boards.

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Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
Education Trail Saltworks
Education Trail Saltworks
 
Theme: natural and cultural heritage of salt works
Difficulty suitable for children and families
Path Length Circular trail 2 km / 45 min
The starting point Reception Fontanigge
Contact for guided tour +386 31 742 533
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The sediment at the basis of Sečovlje Saltworks were mostly brought by the river Dragonja. By depositing debris, the bottom at the mouth of the Dragonja River rose thus creating conditions to regulate the salt fields. According to the existing documents, alto (high), where the nature trail takes you, is also the oldest part of Saltworks. The whole trail is presented in detail on the mobile app Nexto.

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Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve
Among the reeds and halophytes
Among the reeds and halophytes
 
Theme: Natural heritage
Difficulty Suitable for children and families
Path Length Circular educational trail 2,2 km / 40 min
The starting point Visitor Centre Nature Reservation Škocjanski zatok
Contact for guided tour +386 51 680 442 ali +386 5 626 03 70
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The trail leads you around the fresh water reservation with 6 bird watching hides and multi-storey central bird hide. Besides the possibility of exploring the underwater world in the basement of this central bird hide, there is also a historic exhibition with a wonderful panoramic view over fresh water and half salty part of the reservation and the town of Koper in the background.

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Goričko Landscape Park
Forest Education Trail “Fuks graba”
Forest Education Trail 'Fuks graba'
 
Theme: Forest
Difficulty Easy trail
Path Length 4.6 km
The starting point Korovci
Contact for guided tour +386 31 469 923
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We are guides along the "Fuks grabi" by a fox, revealing the forest of Goričko over 9 stations: the structure of black alder, the forest edge, the spruce monoculture, foxes’ den, forest restoration and hunters’ lookout, the growth of a tree, the soil structure and a well. The trail ascends 60 meters high and 2.4 kilometres in distance; it leads you back to the starting point.

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Debeli Rtič Landscape Park
Sea trail
Sea trail
 
Theme:   Natural and cultural heritage
Difficulty   Suitable for children and families
Path Length   Circular trail 2,9 km / 1 hour
The starting point   Ankaran
Contact for guided tour   [email protected]

On the Sea trail, with the help of interpretative boards, visitors can actively discover biodiversity of the marine ecosystem and naturally preserved sea coast, characteristics of the cliffs and of the indigenous Mediterranean plants, that used to cover the entire Debeli Rtič peninsula. They can also discover natural values and protected plant and animal spieces of the area. Both trails can be connected in one longer circular trail.

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Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
Barjanska Okna Trail (Holes in Rock)
Barjanska Okna Trail (Holes in Rock)
 
Theme: Natural heritage
Difficulty Suitable for children and families
Path Length 2 km one way / 0.5 hour
The starting point Podkraj pri Igu
Contact for guided tour +386 (08) 20 52 350
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The trail reveals springs coming out on the border of the material from the Iška stream and the Marsh. With help of the ground profile and info boards on the lookout we discover where, how and why these sources occur. By laying blocks we travel through time in the Marsh and discover the development phases of different animals.

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Logar Valley Landscape Park
Logarska dolina Walking Trail
Logarska dolina Walking Trail
Theme:
     
 Natural and cultural heritage
      
Difficulty Easy / some sections accessible with wheelchair
Path Length 7 km one way
The starting point Above the Logar homestead / At the bridge
Contact for guided tour +386 3 838 90 04
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The Logarska dolina Walking Trail leads to the interesting spots of the landscape park, starting at the source of the Črna River, past the Lumberjack's and Charcoal burner’s Cabin, past Palenk Waterfall, primeval farms and Fairy-tale Forest, past botanical and ethnological features to the majestic Rinka Waterfall.

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Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
Lera
Lera
 
Theme: Traditional Saltworks
Difficulty Easy
Path Length 1.3 km / 1 hour
The starting point Reception Lera
Contact for guided tour +386 031 742 533
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The trail takes us around Lera, covering the area of 294 ha and divided to the department of crystallization and department of thickening the sea water. On the 1.3 km long trail, one can learn about the medieval salt panning tradition. There is also a shop, visitors’ centre and a bar on the trail. The whole trail is presented in detail on the mobile app Nexto.

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Strunjan Landscape Park
Strunjan in the images of the sea
Strunjan in the images of the sea
 
Theme: Natural and cultural heritage
Difficulty Suitable for children and families
Path Length Circular trail 5.5 km / 1.5 hour
The starting point Strunjan
Contact for guided tour +386 80 205 18 80
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The trail reveals Strunjan in the images created by the sea, displayed in natural and cultural sights of this preserved piece of Slovenian coast. The trail is equipped with explanatory signs to help visitors follow the trail, with stops and benches for an independent visit.

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Škocjan Caves Regional Park
Škocjan Education Trail
Škocjan Education Trail
 
Theme: Karst, natural and cultural heritage
Difficulty easy, medium hard at times
Path Length circular trail 2 km / 1 hour
The starting point Information Centre of Škocjanske jame Park
Contact for guided tour +386 5 70 82 110
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Škocjan Education Trail helps you to fully experience the distinctive features of Classical Karst in Škocjanske jame, at the location of UNESCO World Heritage, Ramsar and MAB. There are signs leading you from the information centre towards Šefinja's viewpoint and the village of Škocjan. Explanatory signs display the biodiversity of the underground, cultural heritage monuments and nature protection.

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Kozjansko Regional Park
Pešpot Podsreda
Pešpot Podsreda
 
Theme: Natural and cultural heritage
Difficulty Moderate
Path Length 30 km
The starting point trg Podsreda
Contact for guided tour +386 3 800 71 00
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Walking Trail Podsreda takes you around the small town of Podsreda, following the old trails. The features along the trail are a mosaic of churches, clear creeks, water mills, rare habitats, castles, forests, important historical personalities, natural features, legends, old orchards and local inhabitants.

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Kozjansko Regional Park
Geologic Education Trail
Geologic Education Trail
 
Theme: Geology
Difficulty Moderate
Path Length 10 km
The starting point Slake – deserted mining pit
Contact for guided tour +386 3 800 71 00
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The trail takes you around the village of Olimje. The diversity of geological structure along the trail presents a wholesome geological development and geological structure of Kozjansko.

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Debeli Rtič Landscape Park
Panoramic trail
Panoramic trail
 
Theme:   Natural and cultural heritage
Difficulty   Suitable for children and families
Path Length   Circular trail 2,9 km / 1 hour
The starting point   Ankaran
Contact for guided tour   [email protected]

Panoramic trail leads you through the vineyards located in the central part of the Debeli Rtič peninsula. The interpretative boards allow visitors to learn about traditional human activities of the area and the importance of marine protected areas. Throughout the trail they can enjoy the beautiful view that stretches all the way from Piran through Gradež to Triglav. Both trails can be connected in one longer circular trail.

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