Župančič Trail
The trail is dedicated to the renowned Slovene poet, Oton Župančič. The trail links places from the poet's birthplace Vinica to Gragatuš Village where he spent his childhood years. During the walk, you can appreciate Bela Krajina's natural and cultural landmarks. The trail leads through the Lahinja Landscape Park, Bela Krajina's natural treasury. From Žeželj Hill, you can gaze at Vinica below and visit the Oton Župančič Memorial House to learn about the poet and his literary works.
Technical description
Waypoints: Dragatuš–Pusti Gradec–Veliki Nerajec–Mala Lahinja–Belčji Vrh-Hrast pri Vinici–Gornji kal–Perudina–Žeželj–Vinica
Start: Dragatuš
- Access:
- The Črnomelj - Vinica road in the center of Dragatuš village
Length: 13 km
Time: 4 h
Highest point: Žeželj, 334 m
Difficulty: Easy
Points of interest
Dragatuš (Oton Župančič memorial room in Župančičev hram), Pusti Gradec (Klepec mill, Venetian saw, Church of All Saints, archaeological site), Veliki Nerajec (arts and crafts gallery, park information centre), Lahinja Regional Park, picturesque Karstic world, fern areas, bauxite deposit in Hrast pri Vinici, Žeželj (Mary’s pilgrim church), Vinica (Oton Župančič memorial collection).
