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EUROPEAN FOOTPATH OF BELA KRAJINA REGION

Begins in Gornje Laze and takes us to Smuk, a very popular tourist sight, offering a stunning view of Bela krajina, and a hunter's lodge open non-stop. The trail leads us across Osojnik - Brezova reber - Malina and Jugorje, towards Vahta and Gospodična above Gorjanci. The entire footpath is approximately 14 km long, and the control stamps can be obtained on Smuk and in Badinovac inn on Jugorje.

BELA KRAJINA PARTISAN PATH

The path takes us around Bela krajina and reminds us of the times during the National Liberation Front from the Second World War.

Direction: Metlika (Pungart) - Rakovec - Radovica - Suhor - Smuk - Semič - Mirna gora - Črnomelj - Dobliče - Stari trg ob Kolpi - Vinica - Dragatuš - Adlešiči - Podzemelj - Gradac - Metlika.

The path is marked by a variety of Bela krajina's nature and on your way you can experience the genuine hospitality of the local people.

HIKING PATHS AROUND MIRNA GORA

Mirna gora is one of the highest peaks in Bela krajina (1047 m) and one of the most south-eastern rising grounds of vast Kočevski rog. Mirna gora and Planina represent a great starting point for other hiking paths:

Educational Forest Path Planina - Mirna gora,length: 3.5 km; duration: 2.5 hours

Along the Trail of Forest RailwayČrnomelj - Leseni kamen, length: 4 km; duration: 1 hour

Shepherd's Path,length 10 km; duration: 4 hours

Trdinova Path,Mirna gora is part of the Trdinova Path, connecting Kočevski rog and Gorjanci with the outskirts of Krško hill range. From the peak the path leads us to the neighbouring control points:Gače (955m), distance: 4.5 km, duration: 1.5 hours or

Smuk (547 m), distance: 10.5 km, duration: 3 hours

KARSTIC EDUCATIONAL PATH FROM LEBICA TO KRUPA

PATH TO TRDINOV VRH

Direction: Metlika (Pungart) - Berčice - Grabrovec - Bušinja vas - Ravnace - zavetišče - Mali Lipovec - Trdinov vrh. The entire walk takes seven hours, while the walk from Suhor to the top takes five hours and a half, and four hours from Jugor to Trdinov vrh. The path to Suhor runs among vineyards, the picturesque forest and the colourful nature of Bela krajina.

EDUCATIONAL PATH ZDENC-VIDOVEC, BOŽAKOVO

On the edge of Bela krajina karstic flatland and east of the village Božakovo, we can find two magnificent karstic caves Zdenc and Vidovec. Božakovo stretches alongside the river bank, where Kolpa has carved its way deep into the river valley with a high Magdalenska rock. We strongly recommend a visit to the Baroque church of St Magdalena. The spring cave Zdenc with a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most extraordinary spring caves in Bela krajina, revealing the once strong bond between people and karstic springs. The spring flowing out of the cave under the village was dammed by the villagers, and the 78 metre long spring cave stretches behind the fenced entrance. The cave Vidovec, 270 m, is the longest water cave in Bela krajina, parallel carved by the brook Vidovec. The entire walk takes one hour.

URBANOVA PATH

Not many people have heard of the village Grabrovec, marked by the church of St Urban, the patron of vine. The Urbanova Path begins in Metlika, and through vineyards, forest and fields leads us to the church of St Urban. Every May and the New Year's Eve, the locals organise a traditional party near the church. A similar landscape takes us back to Metlika and concludes the 6.3 km long path.

CASTLE FOREST EDUCATIONAL FOOTPATH - DRAGATUŠ

The circular Castle Forest Educational Footpath begins in Obrh, 2 km from Dragatuš, and takes three hours. The journey starts near the spring Obrščica, flowing into the river Lahinja. The path leads us past the castle Turn, the French cave, past the springs Kotel and Sela towards Pusti Peter, where a church once stood and where hikers can take part in a holy mass. Further on, our journey continues past Obrlinc- winegrowing region - and Zapudje, back to our starting point. Hikes are organised several times a year. In December you can participate in a hike with torches, while in January you can visit the Christmas crib in nature near Pusti Peter.

FAIR FOOTPATH FROM VINICA TO ŽUNIČI

The Fair Footpath from Vinica to Žuniči takes us through the Regional Park Kolpa. In the past the trail was used by people from villages near and far, as well as from neighbouring Croatia, when taking livestock to the fair in Vinica. The traditional hike around the path takes place every spring. A part of the path takes us along the picturesque river Kolpa, past abandoned mills and sawmills, while the rest of the path winds through villages and forests. We can admire a typical landscape of the region, and observe various natural and cultural treasure

ŽUPANČIČEVA PATH FROM DRAGATUŠ TO VINICA

The Župančičeva Path is dedicated to the great Slovene poet Oton Župančič. It connects places between the poet's birthplace Vinica and the village Dragatuš, where he spent his childhood years. The path leads us through a typical Bela krajina landscape, with its natural and cultural sights. A traditional hike from Dragatuš to Lahinja Regional Park is organised annually, every second Saturday in July, and takes us through villages Hrast and Perudina to Žeželj above Vinica, along the pilgrim path to Golek and Vinica.

THE SOUTHERNMOST SLOVENE FOOTPATH

The Southernmost Slovene Footpath is unique in the area of the Regional Park Kolpa, and winds along the river Kolpa, past the spring Trpotec - the water of eternal youth - to the village Breg, where we can find the last functioning mill on Kolpa. Kobiljača, the longest karstic cave in Bela krajina is situated a stone's throw away from the mill. Further, the trail takes us to the French stone and the southernmost village Kot near Damelj, where the southernmost point of Slovenia is marked. The hike finishes in the picturesque village Damelj.

The traditional hike along the Southernmost Slovene Footpath usually takes place in May and the participants can enjoy genuine hospitality of local people and their culinary specialities.

THE MLINARSKA FOOTPATH FROM DAMELJ TO VINICA

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