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Every unspoiled piece of land that can still be found is worth its weight in gold. Žalec is full of stories told by nature and written down by human. Pack your curiosity, discover our educational path and visit some beautiful spots, alone or in company.

The Pekel Cave

For millions of years, the Ponikvica creek ran over the plateau of the Ponikva karst, seeped through the calciferous ground and created a magical...

The Vrbje Pond

South of Žalec, close to the Savinja River, there is an interesting protected area, the central part of which is the Vrbje pond. It stretches over 13...

Garden of Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs

In 1967, the garden of Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs was established at the Slovenian Institute for Hop Research and Brewing in Žalec. Its main...

Herbal Park at the Defence Tower

On the 30th anniversary of the Garden of Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs at the Slovenian Institute for Hop Research and Brewing in Žalec, the...

Kotečnik Natural Climbing Area

Kotečnik is a 722m-high peak in the Posavje Hills. The eastern part of the ridge is overgrown with trees and the western part offers a fantastic view...

Views from the Surrounding Peaks

Žalec and the Lower Savinja Valley are surrounded by a ring of hills – Dobrovlje plateau in the west, Zasavje Hills in the south and the Ponikva...