Kučar–Kolpa Educational Trail

Kučar–Kolpa Educational Trail

The Kučar-Kolpa Educational Trail is a simple circular route that starts at Camping Bela Krajina, continues through Kučar Hill, reaches Podzemelj Village, and ends back at the starting point. Every step on this trail is an opportunity to explore the past and enjoy nature. Discover an Early Iron Age hillfort, earth mounds, and the splendor of the Kolpa River surrounded by fields, forests, and vineyards. The Kučar-Kolpa Educational Trail is a journey through time and nature. History buffs and seekers of peace alike will love this serene spot in Bela Krajina.

Technical description

  • Waypoints: Camping Bela krajina–Podzemelj–Kučar–Zemelj–Kamp Podzemelj

  • Start: Camping Bela krajina

  • Access:
    • road Metlika-Črnomelj

  • Length: 3 km

  • Time: 1.5 h

  • Highest point: Kučar, 222 m

  • Difficulty: Easy

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Points of interest

Podzemelj, Kolpa river, isolated Kučar hill, Church of St. Martin in Podzemelj, mounds, site of ancient fort.

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