Along the Outskirts of Semič

The circular trail starts at Štefan Square. The trail includes natural, cultural, and historical landmarks of this unique area. Thre trail consists of well-maintained roads, tracks, and macadam roads, leading to Smuk Hill (547 m). Every year the traditional Martin Hike is held on this trail.

Technical description

  • Waypoints: Semič (trško jedro)–Trata–Vinji Vrh–Krupa–Črešnjevec–Gradnik–Sodji Vrh–Brezova Reber–Smuk–Semič (trško jedro)

  • Start: Semič (in front of Local Museum Collection building)

  • Access:
    • road Novo mesto- Dolenjske Toplice - Podturn-Semič
  • Length: 20 km

  • Time: 5 h

  • Highest point: Smuk, 547 m

  • Difficulty: Moderate

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Points of interest

Local Museum Collection Semič, Church of St. Stephen, Church of St. Michael, plague memorial, Malikovec karst cave, sinkhole Vodenica, Church of Holy Trinity, Medvednica sinkhole, source of the river Krupa, Judovska hiša cave, fern areas, vineyards, Church of St. Catherine, hunters’ hut, launch ramp for paragliders and hang-gliders, birth house of poet Lojze Krakar, etc.