Trip ideas

A walk along the Trje Learning Trail is a very pleasant experience.

The majority of the trail runs through a predominantly deciduous forest, rich in herbs and shrubbery.  Along the trail we can see the thickest tree, a bark beetle, a hunting tower, a wildlife feeder, the evidence of harmful effects on the environment, and some very rare tree species around the Dom Nine Pokorn care facility. The trail is mainly flat, except in the south part where it drops to a meadow and orchard.

The trail is about 700m long and the elevation difference is 44 m, which means the trail is suitable for all age groups. 

Learn about the animals that live near us and visit the Rinka Hunting and Educational Trail.

The Rinka Hunting and Educational Trail is intended for learning about the animals that live in our direct proximity as well as their living environment.  Visitors learn about even-toed ungulates, carnivora, field game animals, birds and the environment in which they live: the forest, the edge of the forest, the meadow, and the orchard. The role of the hunters and forest rangers in the preservation of the environment and the ensuring of biodiversity is described and hunting facilities are presented.  This includes a hunting cabin with a collection of taxidermy animals, a hunting tower, a bird feeder, a corn storage facility and a shooting ground.

The learning trail is about 400m long and is intended for all generations, especially the youngest, to help them start a life that is kind to nature and animals. The circular path is marked by the symbol of a fox, which is quite common here, and is the most cunning and adaptable of all the wild animals.

The Rinka Hunting and Educational Trail runs along the south edge of the Ponikovski kras (Ponikva karst) protected area. It was created in September 2010.

The learning trail is situated in the remnant of the oak forest on the edge of the Griže settlement.

The Hrastje Forest Learning Trail is a pleasant circular trail. About 1km long, it connects the natural characteristics of the area with the local archaeological and ethnological peculiarities.

As a learning facility, it is intended for the general public, particularly the younger ones, and at the same time it provides additional tourist and recreational possibilities in the area.

You are kindly invited to visit!

Since 1998, the area around the Ložnica River with its flooding area is protected by a decree of the Municipality of Žalec as a natural monument.

Since 1998, the area around the Ložnica River with its flooding area has been protected by the decree of the Municipality of Žalec as a monument of national importance.

The area around the Ložnica River is one of the rare preserved areas in the Lower Savinja Valley, which have not been altered by intensive farming. Ložnica meanders in its own natural current and occasionally floods the surrounding meadows.

This area comprises hedges, lines of bushes and trees that divide different lots from each other. The remnants of lowland forests are visible with a large percentage of pedunculate oak.

The most interesting and important vegetation in the area around the L

At the Vrbje pond you can also try the Healthy Heart Walking Trail.

The Healthy Heart Walking Trail begins at the Grebe Info Centre at the Vrbje Pond. It runs along the wonderful banks of the pond, through a part of the Natura 2000 area, part of the Vrbje Eco-Learning Trail and then the path along the Savinja River to the Šešče bridge. The part of the trail along the Savinja River overlaps with the Hop trail, so by walking the Health Heart Trail you can enjoy the unspoiled nature of the Vrbje pond and the Natura 2000 area, revel in the flora and fauna of the area, observe the Savinja River and learn about the history of hop growing.

The Healthy Heart Walking Trail is 2.3 km long, and marked by informational and directional boards which show simple exercises appropriate for coronary patients and everyone else. There are benches and waste bins along the trail. 

The area between the rivers Savinja and Struga, south of the Vrbje settlement, avoided urbanisation and intensive farming because of frequent flooding, which resulted in the preservation of interesting habitats, such as the remnants of the floodplain forest, hedgerows with meadows, river with gravel and a newly made pond. The majority of these habitats are rare or non-existent in the valley, which is why this area is very interesting for animals as well as plants. The pond is also used for warm water fish farming.

The pond is an extremely important habitat of numerous rare and endangered animal species, especially birds, amphibians, and dragonflies.

The learning trail, which is about 3km long, is marked and accessible throughout the year and appropriate for all age groups.