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Ledine Plateau, between the Primorska
and Gorenjska regions
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10
15
20
700
FEATURES » Wild Lake • Shrine below Tršanovše • Belca Klavže (water barrier) • Putrih
Klavže • Megalodontid shells • Idrija Lauf • Tratnik landslides • Ladinian beds • Idrijca
Klavže
600
500
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3
4
5
Belca Klavže
2
3
4
FEATURES » Snake Pine • Jelenšek (archaeological
site) • Dinosaur Footprints
Lajšt bathing ground
Dinosaur Footprints
VOJSKO - the highest village in the Primorska region
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From the Zala Gorge, the edge of the Godovič Plane
marks the beginning of a completely new, diverse
landscape between Okroglica and Jelenšek. The history
of this remote area is shown in the 200-million-year-old
dinosaur footprints, pre-historic diggings and nature’s
playful creativity.
From Spodnja Idrija to the Ledine Plateau runs a steep
but picturesque road that connects the Idrija and Poljane
Valley. The wide plateau with panoramic, gently sloping
trails is perfect for walking, cycling or horse-riding.
FEATURES » Collection of agricultural tools and
equipment Pr' Jureč • Gradišče (archaeological
site) • Pečnik mills
Wild lake
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6
Godovič
Pečnik
700
Log
Gradišče
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 2 h • DISTANCE: 4,2 km •
Ledinsko Razpotje
800
Fojda
900
Ledine
300
1000
m
Ledinsko Razpotje
500
Lajšt
Podroteja
700
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 3 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 6,8 km •
The Upper Idrijca Landscape Park offers the
experience of secluded trails, wild ravines
and lush forests. The Wild Lake with its
emerald colour, the rapids, waterfalls and
stream pools, as well as rare plant species,
interesting geological phenomena and
unique technical monuments will make
this a walk to remember.
Idrijska Bela
m
Krekovše
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 2 h • DISTANCE: 21 km •
GodoviË - paths into prehistory
17
Šebaljski bajer
12
m
Godovič
Upper Idrijca Landscape Park
3
18
Matuckar Trail
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 14,5 km •
14
FEATURES » Gnezda • Slovenija Partisan Printing Shop • Vojščica Burial Grounds • Hudournik
• Brdar Farm (collection of old farming tools and an old forge) • Brdar Waterfall • Wetlands
in Gačnik • Jelenk
900
800
700
Gačnik
“Na Brdu”
KANOMLJA — the valley of the Idrija Fault
300
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Museum collection Pr’ Jureč
Sp. Vrsnik
Gor. Vrsnik
m
Oblakov vrh
600
Vrhovec
Pisance
m
Oblakov vrh
Oblakov vrh
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4
5
6
7
The Oblakov vrh mountain pass lies
in the middle of the fault zone of the
Idrija Fault from where there is a nice
view of one of the biggest faults both
in Slovenia and in the southern part of
the Alps, with the Kanomlja Valley on
one side and the Hotenje Valley on the
other. In 1511, the biggest earthquake
in the history of Slovenia occurred here.
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2
3
4
St Thomas Church
FEATURES » St Thomas Church • Drage
15
FEATURES » Oblakov vrh • Pisance • Vrhovec •
Mercury trade route
300
Vrhovec
Conglomerate
Krnice Plateau
Idrijske KRNICE
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h • DISTANCE: 9 km
Trebče
Hudi Kot
Podtisov Vrh
m
Trebče
1
2
Marutnik
Gore
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3
4
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h • DISTANCE: 7,5 km •
800
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The hike which you can start with the Karst Forest
educational trail offers a wonderful possibility for cycling
across the high karst of the Črni Vrh Plateau, where you
will find karst fields with subterranean rivers, sinkholes,
swallow holes, plains, and the deepest abyss of this area.
Staje
m
1
The High Karst Trail
6
FEATURES » Habeček abyss
Habeček abyss
Gore
Kampare Trail
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For centuries, the first part of our route from Kovačev Rovt was used to transport mercury
by horses to the “port” at the Ljubljanica River while corn and other supplies were
transported the other way around. Till Kovačev Rovt, the old hiking trail leads to the
St Mary Magdalen’s Church in Gore.
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 30 min • DISTANCE: 3 km •
FEATURES » St Mary Magdalen’s Church • Staje
800
Pevc
Rupa
Cesar
Cesar
Kal
m
St Florian Church
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20
600
Idrija
500
Idrija
700
1000
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700
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 3 h • DISTANCE: 6,5 km •
900
1100
The homestead
Tomincova domačija
Hrvat cave
Utrski vrh
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11
ZANIMIVOSTI » Hrvat cave
Vrsnik, a sunny piece of land, coloured purple by the saffron crocus every early spring, is
connected to the Ledine Plateau by a narrow ridge. Its slopes fall steeply into the ravines
of Osojnica, Poljanska Sora and Žirovnica.
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 3h 50 min • DISTANCE: 7,5 km •
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Pr’ Ivaniš Forge
From Oblakov vrh to the Vrhovec panoramic summit
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This level trail gives you an opportunity to take a leisurely
stroll, breath fresh air and relax in the unspoiled nature of
the Trnovski gozd Plateau. Along the trail – which is also
interesting for school groups – you can observe some of
the typical karst features, typical karst fossils and learn
about the characteristics of a forest ecosystem.
Vrsnik - sunny panoramic trail
700
700
8
Mrzli vrh
800
800
7
Karst Forest educational trail
19
600
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 30 min • DISTANCE: 4 km •
900
6
10
14
1000
5
Ivanjšek linden tree
700
Waterfall • Šturmajce • Pr' Ivaniš Forge • “V Klamah” gorge
1100
4
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 2,4 km •
FEATURES » Spring at Šinkovčeva žaga • Mineral collection • Ovčjak Klavže • Ovčjak
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3
Lancman
Kanomlja, a long valley cut deep into
the fault zone of the Idrija Fault lies
between the sunny and steep slopes of
the Krnice Ridge, charmingly scattered
with houses, and the steep slopes of
the Vojsko Plateau.
Sr. Kanomlja
Reven
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FEATURES » Collection of old farming tools Pr' Jureč • Mrzli Vrh • Sivka •
Pr’ Ivaniš
Šturmajce
Vrh
m
Sr. Kanomlja
500
2
FEATURES » Ivanjšek linden tree •
Dr. Frančišek Lampe Memorial
By bike or on foot – experience the countryside and its picturesque villages, listen to the
story of the Rapal border that divided the local population into two countries, and feel
the heritage with the collection of old farming tools.
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h • DISTANCE: 10 km •
700
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Klobučar
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600
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h • DISTANCE: 7 km •
1000
View from Vojsko
From Ledine to Sivka
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Predgriže
12
Zadlog
10
Idrijski Log
8
m
Predgriže
6
m
4
Predgriže
2
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900
800
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6
7
8
600
9
FEATURES » St Florian Church
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3
500
(Mary on the Rock) • Ukovnik
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800
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FEATURES » Trepališe • Kenda steeps •
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FEATURES » Mary’s Assumption Church
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(Mary on the Rock) • Šnitov rob •
Pečnik mills
Jelenk (panoramic panel)
The trail takes you over sunny slopes
under Krnice Plateau to the hill of
Jelenk – the home of the Carniolan
primrose and a paradise for botanical
enthusiasts.
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700
Mravljišče
1300
Zavratec
800
Dole
900
1200
1100
Idrijca river
Ukovnik
Spodnja Idrija
Idrija Primrose
Ledine
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500
Panoramic summits above »rni Vrh
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 4 h • DISTANCE: 8 km •
900
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From the old Zavratec Village, its old farm houses with
ornately carved doorways, granary, fruit drying room
and baroque church, the road leads across the softly
rolling landscape of the Zavratec Plateau that unveils
karst caves and archaeological remains of the past.
Granary
FEATURES » Granary at the Pri Možinu homestead
• Hrečevc • Tomaž’s table • Bezjak Waterfall •
Mercury springs • Matjaževe Kamre Caves
FEATURES » Jelenk
View from Jelenk
Every year, the people of the Ledine Plateau
went on a pilgrimage to the church of
Mary on the Rock in Spodnja Idrija. The
legend says that the Virgin Mary granted
their wishes, protected them from hail
and granted them a rich harvest. Today,
the route goes in the opposite way – from
Spodnja Idrija to Ledine.
Ravne pri Žireh
Staje
900
Zavratec Plateau
m
Zavratec
Šnita
Ledine
m
Jelenk
Hladnikovše
m
700
Jelenk (1107 m) rises above the confluence of
the Idrijca and Kanomljica rivers. Its botanical
diversity and various botanical treasures
were the reason why many important men
from the early 19th century came to visit it –
explorers, botanists, and even a King. The most
important factor in the popularity of Jelenk
is the Primula genus, especially the endemic
Primula carniolica, Carniolan primrose.
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CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 16,3 km
Sp. Idrija
1
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 4 h • DISTANCE: 8 km •
Trepališe
Ukovnik
Pod gričem
Cesar
m
Sp. Idrija
m
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1100
900
FEATURES » Mary’s Assumption Church
200
900
The popular trail on the left bank of the
Idrijca River runs in the place of the old
main road between Spodnja Idrija and
Tolmin.
The old Spodnja Idrija — Ledine pilgrimage route
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HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 2 h • DISTANCE: 4,2 km •
Jelenk
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 3,2 km •
300
Jelenk - the mountain with botanical treasures
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Spodnja IDRIJA
Sp. Idrija
Trail along the Idrijca River
Sp. Idrija
9
From Idrijske Krnice to Jelenk
Cesar
1000
2
Idrija
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 2 h • DISTANCE: 3 km
1100
1
A difficult bike trail for experienced and well-equipped
cyclists that want a nice view of the Idrijca Valley.
The plateau situated approximately 1000 m above sea
level charms its visitors with its unspoiled nature, a variety
of home-made products and an exquisite mosaic in the
village’s small church.
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Šajsna Ravan
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Javornik
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Kanji Dol
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Čelkov vrh
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Šajsna Ravan
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Try this level trail across the Zadlog
Field, perfect for a family cycling trip,
and observe how the karst ground,
diverse climate and the turbulent past
influenced the life of the local people
and shaped their attitude toward
natural resources. Climb the Špičasti vrh
or visit the War museum.
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Ledinske Krnice
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700
Korita
900
800
Mrzli vrh
1000
m
Ledinske Krnice
Ledine
Gačnik
1100
The Vojsko plateau with its
extraordinary panoramic views is
situated above the steep slopes that
run along the Kanomljica and Idrijca
rivers. In summer, it offers blooming
meadows and in winter, panoramic
cross-country skiing tracks.
Vojsko
1200
Jelenk
m
Vojsko
Vojščica
CYCLING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 12 km •
Tomaž’s table
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5
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On a clear day, the surrounding hills offer magnificent
views of the Adriatic Sea and all the way to Triglav, the
highest mountain in Slovenia, as well as many marked
trails. Possible hiking options are the panoramic summits
Velika peč (1050 m), Čelkov vrh (1106 m) and Javornik
(1240 m) – the highest summit in the Municipality of
Idrija – and on a clear night, you can visit the observatory
to rest your eyes on the night sky above Javornik.
FEATURES » Čelkov vrh • Velika peč • Javornik •
Astronomical Observatory Javornik
Javornik
Wild lake
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IDRIJA - the 500-year story of the mercury mine
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Ledine Plateau, between the Primorska and Gorenjska regions
13 From Ledine to Sivka
Upper Idrijca Landscape Park
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This document is the result of a project “Geopark - plan and
establishment of geopark of regional importance«. Operation
partly financed by the European Union, European Regional
Development Fund, Investing in your future.
OBČINA IDRIJA
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 50 min • DISTANCE: 1,6 km •
• Sports and recreation Centre and Na Lajštu bathing ground – confluence of the Idrijca and
Belca rivers; t: +386(0)31 755 124
• Strug Climbing Centre; e: davor.velikanje@gmail.com
• Krekovše Hunters’ Society, Idrijska Bela 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 689 098
The development of Idrija began with the discovery
of mercury in 1490, which is even before the
discovery of America. This underground treasure
brought many of the great minds of European natural
science to this town, played an important part in the
town’s life and provided food for the miners’ families.
The mining process led to hundreds of kilometres
of underground galleries situated directly under the
town. Today, the Heritage of Mercury in Idrija and
Almadén – the biggest mercury mine in the world –
is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Kamšt water pump
Anthony’s Main Road
Published and issued by: Geopark Idrija (Idrija Heritage Centre)
Financed by: Municipality of Idrija
Concept: Martina Peljhan, Mojca Gorjup Kavčič
Design of texts: Jože Čar, Anka Vončina, Martina Peljhan,
Mojca Gorjup Kavčič, Metka Fortuna, Lenka Grošelj,
Gregor Koželj, Urška Bajec Rupnik
Translated by: Tina Benčina
Design by: Ivana Kadivec, Jaka Modic
Photos: Iztok Bončina, Bojan Erhartič, Cveto Koder, Jože
Hanc, Bogdan Kladnik, Radovan Krajšek, Bojana Fajdiga,
Dušan Jež, Mojca Gorjup Kavčič, Matjaž Milharčič, Martina
Mlinar, Jani Peternelj, Tihomir Pinter, Roman Rupnik, Martina
Stupar, Aleksander Šinkovec, Gregor Topole, David Tončič,
Anka Vončina, Robert Zabukovec, Dunja Wedam (STO), Mirka
Rupni, Lenka Grošelj, Urška Bajec Rupnik, Andrija Majsen,
Samo Trebižan, arhiv OŠ Sp. Idrija, arhiv Geoparka Idrija
Maps by: Rafael Bizjak, Kartografija d.o.o.
Profiles: Rafael Bizjak, Jaka Modic
Printed by: Rolgraf d.o.o.
Edition: 2500 • Idrija, June 2013
• Museum collection of agricultural tools and equipment Pr' Jureč, Ledine 19; e: pr-jurec@volja.net
CULINARY OFFER AND ACCOMODATION
• »Fežnar« Bar, Idrijska Bela 14, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 10 08
• »Lajšt« outdoor bar, Idrijska Bela 16b, Idrija; t: +386(0)31 755 124
• Pr' Jureč tourist farm, Ledine 19, Ledine; e: pr-jurec@volja.net
• Fortuna tourist farm, Idršek 1a, Ledinsko Razpotje; t: +386 (0)40 600 811
• Na Kluk private rooms, Govejk 14c, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 435 497
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
CULINARY OFFER
• Ski race for the 1006 Cup on Mrzli vrh (March)
• Soil – wheat – bread; demonstration of harvest and threshing (August)
• Bread and games (August)
Cycling to Idrijska Bela in May
Hiking to Idrijska Bela in June
Summer in Idrijska Bela (July and August)
Walk through the Landscape Park in September
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FEATURES » Anthony’s Main Road • Achacius
Square • Magazin Mine’s warehouse • Mine
Theatre • Town Hall • Popular School (Idrija
Lace School) • Church of the Holy Trinity •
Nonclassical Secondary school • Gewerkenegg
Castle (Idrija Municipal Museum) • M Aquarium
Idrija • War museum • Francis’ Shaft • Mine’s
Geological Collection • Miner’s House
www.geopark-idrija.si
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Vrsnik - sunny panoramic trail
ORGANIC/HOME-MADE PRODUCTS
• Pri Kafurju Farm (flowers and stores for the winter), Sp. Vrsnik 18, Sp. Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 91 95
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
Klavže water barrier
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Along Rake - "The path of Idrija's natural scientists"
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Ladinian beds
HIKING TRAIL • TIME: 1 h 30 min • DISTANCE: 2,5 km •
Ljubljana
IDRIJA
Geopark
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Gewerkenegg Castle
United Nations
Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
Heritage of Mercury.
Almadén and Idrija
inscribed on the World
Heritage List in 2012
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The 2.5 km trail along Rake is the only trail in Idrija
that offers a leisurely walk without having to go
uphill. It runs on the Idrijca River’s left bank past
suspension bridges that offer a nice view of the
thundery beauty of Idrijca to the Wild Lake. Along the
way, you can observe some of the botanical jewels
that have always aroused the curiosity of European
natural scientist.
FEATURES
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Sundew
Bedrova grapa
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• Slovenija Partisan Printing Shop (Idrija Municipal Museum); t: +386 (0)41 479 652
• »Na Brdu« Farm, collection of old farming tools, Gorenja Trebuša 89, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 20 13
(prior announcement)
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
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• Gore Climbing Centre; e: davor.velikanje@gmail.com
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
• Labour Day hike in the Dole community
(Labour Day holidays)
• Race to Gore (June and August)
• St Magdalena parish holiday (July)
CULINARY OFFER AND ACCOMODATION
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Mercury trade route
VISITS
• Vojsko Cross-Country Ski Centre (Cross-Country Skiing), p.p. 138, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 703 517
» Scopoli’s Memorial Garden •
• Hike around Vrsnik (April)
• Get-together of moped owners and lovers (July)
• Cherry Sunday (July)
VOJSKO - the highest village in the Primorska region
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Joseph’s Shaft – Kamšt Water pump • Kamšt
Water pump • Rake Water Chanel • Wild Lake
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VISITS
Grošel Inn, Vojsko 25, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 20 35
Pri Belem kamnu Inn; Vojsko 1a, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 307 214
Hleviška planina Mountain hut, Čekovnik 34a, Idrija; www.planinsko-drustvo-idrija.si
CŠOD, Dom Vojsko, Vojsko 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 20 30 (prior announcement)
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ORGANIC/HOME-MADE PRODUCTS
Along Rake
• »Na kupčku« Farm, Čekovnik 22, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 616 411
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TRADITIONAL EVENTS
IDRIJA Geopark
Experience of natural and cultural heritage
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Carniolan Primrose
Vojsko Marathon (end of February)
Ski race for the Printing Shop Cup (March)
Local festival with a firefighters’ party (June)
Jacob’s Sunday (July)
Wounded Veterans Memorial Hike (last Saturday in August)
“Pri nas je pesem doma” – music event (September)
VISITS
• Granary at the Pri Možinu Farm, Zavratec 12, Rovte; t: +386 (0)41 376 033
CULINARY OFFER
• Pr’ Gantari, Dole 23, Dole; t: +386 (0)41 477 409
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
• Krekovše Hunters’ Society, Idrijska Bela 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 689 098
• Active Idrija, Mestni trg 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 291 263
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VISITS
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• Pr' Ivaniš Forge, Gorenja Kanomlja 40, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 392 903 (prior announcement)
• Šturmajce – building and ethnological heritage, Gorenja Kanomlja 43, Spodnja Idrija;
t: +386 (0)41 919 431 (prior announcement)
• Mineral collection, Gorenja Kanomlja 44, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 877 353 (prior announcement)
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Gewerkenegg Castle
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
CULINARY OFFER AND ACCOMMODATION
• Grapa Carnival in Idrija (Shrove Tuesday and
Saturday)
• The traditional hike to Hleviše for women
and Women’s Day celebration (first Sunday
after 8 March)
• Spring in Geopark (March and April)
• Geopark Week (June)
• Idrija Lace Festival (third weekend in June)
• International Tango Festival (July)
• Thursdays at the Town Square, cultural events
(July and August)
• Evenings at Gewerkenegg Castle, high-quality
music events (July and August)
• Idrijski žlikrofi Festival (August)
• Alter Art Festival (August)
• Čipkarija Festival (August)
• Mountain race, mountain cycling and hike
to Hleviše (last Saturday in September)
• Shinafest, experimental music festival
(September or October)
• Museum Evenings - series of lectures
(every third Tuesday of the month from
September to April)
• Idrija Rally (October)
• Farmers’ Market (October)
Jožef Hotel, Vojkova ulica 9a, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 375 06 50
Idrija Hostel, Ulica IX. Korpusa 17, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 37 34 070
Gostilna pri Škafarju (restaurant), Ulica sv. Barbare 9, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 32 40
Gostilna Kos (restaurant), Tomšičeva 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 20 30
Gostišče Barbara (food and accommodation), Kosovelova 3, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 23 00
Okrepčevalnica in picerija Rondel (restaurant), Prelovčeva 9, Idrija; t:+386 (0)5 992 81 28
Podobnik Tourist Farm, Pot v Češnjice 24, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 489 371
Suite and private rooms at Stari plac, Trg sv. Ahacija 8, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 603 333
Suite Pod gradom, Prelovčeva 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 17 32
ORGANIC/HOME-MADE PRODUCTS
• Farmers’ Market, Ulica sv. Barbare 8, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 01 80 (ob sredah, petkih in sobotah)
• Benčina Honey Products, Triglavska 35, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 446 879
• Naturalina Borut Troha s.p. (organic cosmetics), Beblerjeva 6, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 574 049
LACE SHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF LACE-MAKING
Idrija Lace School (exhibition), Prelovčeva 2, Idrija; e: info@cipkarskasola.si
Irma Vončina Studio, Mestni trg 17, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 15 84
Studio Koder d.o.o. Idrija, Mestni trg 16, Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 798 203
Vanda Lapajne d.o.o. Idrija, Mestni trg 13; Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 631 233
Čipka ART 2000 d.o.o., Mestni trg 14, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 37 22 573
Munh d.o.o. Idrija, Kosovelova 17a, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 12 02
Mal Fashion Atelier Lidija Anzelm s.p., Prelovčeva 9, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 708 457
Medene niti and Črni Orel Gallery, Mestni trg 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 863 600
International Idrija Lace Centre, Prelovčeva 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 37 43 916
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Anthony’s Main Road
2
Magazin Mine’s warehouse
3
Mine Theatre
4
War Museum
5
Town Hall
6
Popular School (Idrija Lace School)
7
Church of the Holy Trinity
8
Nonclassical secondary school
9
Gewerkenegg Castle (Idrija Municipal Museum)
10
M Aquarium Idrija
11
Francis’ Shaft
12
Mine’s Geological Collection
13
Miner’s House
14
St. Anthony’s Church and Calvary
15
Church of St. Joseph the Worker
16
Smelting plant
17
Miners’ street
18
Scopoli’s Memorial Garden
19
Joseph’s Shaft
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Kamšt water pump
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Rake Water Chanel
Winter hike to Kovk (January or Feburary)
Hike around Zavratec (Labour Day holidays)
Labour Day hike in the Dole community (Labour Day holidays)
Urlich Sunday (July)
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GodoviË - paths into prehistory
VISITS
• Idrija Fishermen’s Society, Srednja Kanomlja 34, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 688
• Jelenk Hunters’ Society, Na vasi 36, Spodnja Idrija; e: tajnik.ldjelenk@gmail.com
• Krekovše Hunters’ Society, Idrijska Bela 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 689 098
• Tourist Information Centre, Vodnikova 3, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 39 16
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VISITS
Anthony’s Main Road, Kosovelova 3, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 810 194
Geological Collection, Bazoviška 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 810 194
Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 66 00
War Museum, Trg sv. Ahacija 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 651
M Aquarium, Prelovčeva 5, Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 336 699
TOURIST INFORMATION
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Zavratec Plateau
• Pr' Cenc Farm (Snake Pine and picnic spot), Godovič 67,
Godovič; http://users.volja.net/piknik/
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
CULINARY OFFER AND ACCOMODATION
• Pr' Petrič Farm, Srednja Kanomlja 11, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 452 165 (prior arrangement)
• Polak Catering, Spodnja Kanomlja 23, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386(0)31 664 780 (on weekdays)
• Fishermen’s Hall, Srednja Kanomlja 34, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 688 (prior arrangement)
ORGANIC/HOME-MADE PRODUCTS
• Bajer Pool
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
• Bonfire Night (June)
• Night at Bajer (July)
• Rupnik Ciril Honey Products, Srednja Kanomlja 66, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 475 308
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
• Full Moon Hike to Vojsko (February)
• Local festival in Kanomlja (July)
• Hike to Lokvarski vrh (October)
Snake pine
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Geopark Idrija as seen from Javornik
The Idrija Geopark that includes the territory
of the Municipality of Idrija is an area with
exceptional geological features and other
natural and cultural heritage, unique to
Slovenia.
For over 500 years, since the discovery of
mercury in 1490, the history and development
of Idrija and its surroundings have been
inseparably linked to the mercury mine, which is
the second largest mercury mine in the world.
Črni Vrh as seen from Velika peč
The Idrija Geopark is located at the junction of
the Alps and the Dinaric Karst. A quarter of the
eastern part of the Geopark is comprised of a
high-lying, vast, partly-karst Rovte Hills with four
plateaus (the Ledine Plateau, the Vrsnik Plateau,
the Dole Plateau and the Zavratec Plateau). The
western part of the Geopark encompasses the
Vojsko Plateau, the Krnice Ridge, the Šebrelje
Plateau and the terraces in Čekovnik. These
plateaus feature isolated karst with a low level of
underground water and rare karst phenomena.
The southern part of the Geopark with its typical
deep karst rises above the Idrijca Valley and
encompasses the Črni Vrh Plateau with karst
fields of Črni Vrh and Zadlog. The southernmost
parts of the Črni Vrh Plateau are surrounded
by steep hills with elevations between 900
and 1200 meters. The plateaus are separated
by deep valleys with steep slopes and mainly
flashy watercourses. The Idrijca and Belca rivers,
flowing through the deep valley, are joined in
the settlement of Idrijska Bela and wind as the
Idrijca River towards the town of Most na Soči.
Here, one can find carbonate rock, rock from
the Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous to rock from
Palaeocene and Eocene. During tectonic
movements in the Middle Triassic, the unique
Idrija mercury ore deposit started to form. The
area of the Idrija Geopark is a part of the thrust
structure with characteristic individual nappes
and intermediate thrust slices and can be
followed all the way to Istria. It was formed in
the Miocene due to subduction of the Adriatic
Plate under the Eurasian Plate. Various faults,
such as the Idrija Fault, have contributed to the
present structure of the area.
The area is mostly covered with woods; the most
typical are fir and beech trees. There are also
numerous botanic features on high-mountain,
arid, semi-arid and wet grasslands, communities
of crevices, screes, rocky grasslands and
marsh communities. The area is very rich in
pteridophytes and spermatophytes that have
always been of interest to researchers. Among
these, a special mention goes to the following
endemic species: Primula Carniolica, Hacquetia
epipactis and Scopolia carniolica.
The woods of Idrija are a part of the karst plateau
Trnovski Gozd, which stretches all the way to the
woods in Croatia, where there are big mammals
(bear, wolf, marten, otter, wildcat, deer, and wild
boar) as well as small ones (dormouse, rodents,
hedgehog, shrew, and bat). A lynx, which may
soon become extinct, and chamois, which lives
in rock ridges, gorges and sunny slopes, have
also found their habitat in this area.
United Nations
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From Oblakov vrh to the Vrhovec panoramic summit
7 Krnice Plateau
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Heritage of Mercury.
Almadén and Idrija
inscribed on the World
Heritage List in 2012
Idrija lace is a significant part of the Slovene
cultural heritage that has been preserved and
developed through time. It is a monument
of inventiveness, persistence, precision, and
patience – characteristics that were and still are
common to the authors of bobbin lace patterns,
lace makers, tenderers, and also to us – lace
users. We, who want the lace to brighten our
everyday or holiday, are the ones to keep the
skill in making of the Idrija lace, one of the most
difficult manual dexterities, alive and present.
The uniqueness and richness of the most
significant sites of the Idrija cultural heritage
and its surroundings as well as the perfection of
preserved monumental technical devices and
machines testify to the exceptional significance
of this area in its 500-year-old history of mercury
production. The mine enabled the town of Idrija
to develop educational and cultural institutions
that provided knowledge and culture to the
locals. The mining activity also brought the lace
activity into town. It was developed by women
with their feel for aesthetics, and provided an
additional income. The heritage of Idrija and
Almadén, the world’s largest mercury mines,
were acknowledged as the exceptional universal
values for all humankind, and in 2012, they
were inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of World
Heritage.
A rural population lived in the surroundings of
Idrija. Farms of wealthy farmers in Spodnja Idrija
and large isolated farms in the Idrija Hills, whose
residential and economic facilities bear witness
to their economic independence, have been
preserved up until today.
Military facilities, routes, boundary fortifications
and burial grounds from the First and Second
World War prove that turbulent world events in
the recent past have left a mark in the area.
Visit the Idrija Geopark and discover the neverending creative power of nature and human
mind, enjoy the fresh air, magnificent views, our
hospitality and interesting stories, written by
nature and the people.
Slovenia Partisan
Printing Shop
Idrijski Lauf
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• Jelenk Hunters’ Society, Na vasi 36, Spodnja Idrija; e: tajnik.ldjelenk@gmail.com
Matuckar Trail
Karst Forest educational trail
The High Karst Trail
Kampare Trail
Panoramic summits above »rni Vrh
ORGANIC/HOME-MADE PRODUCTS
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House of Herbs, Idrijske Krnice 34, 40, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 494 781
Kmetija pri Kendu (cheese and milk products), Idrijske Krnice 1, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 205 903
Kmetija na Krnicah (cheese and milk products), Idrijske Krnice 4, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 512 848
Kmetija na Kalu - home-made fine pastry, Idrijske Krnice 35, Spodnja Idrija;
t: +386 (0)51 371 085 (po naročilu)
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
Idrijski žlikrofi
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SPORTS ACTIVITIES
We will take you through the stories of Idrija lace,
because each one of them reveals their own
history. Each one was made with a reason.
Alongside the preserved rich heritage of mining,
Idrija and its countryside offer much more:
diverse and intact nature and an abundance of
cultural tradition in the town and countryside.
Welcome!
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The Idrija Geopark will not only satisfy your
curiosity and sports spirit, but it will also
take care of your taste buds. Idrija with its
surroundings offers various typical dishes,
desserts and drinks that please every traveller.
Idrijski žlikrofi, made of paste with a potato
filling and of characteristic shape, are the most
recognizable, even EU protected holiday dish,
prepared by Idrija housewives, and continue
to be a regular dish on the menus of many
ceremonial occasions. The locals like to serve
them to every visitor, preferably with bakalca,
a dish with mutton and vegetables. For special
occasions, many other local specialties, such
as zeljševka, ocvirkovca, smukavc or štruklji, are
being served. In the past, every house in town
had its own wormwood bush. The miners cooked
the wormwood and this pelinovka was mixed
with spirit to produce geruš - wormwood bitters.
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ORGANIC/HOME-MADE PRODUCTS
Idrija Primrose
Idrija Fishermen’s Society, Srednja Kanomlja 34, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 688
Jelenk Hunters’ Society, Na vasi 36, Spodnja Idrija; e: tajnik.ldjelenk@gmail.com
Marof Climbing Centre; e: davor.velikanje@gmail.com
Sever, konji, turizem in prosti čas d.o.o., riding school, Mokraška vas 15, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 838 104
Kenda Manor Hotel, Na Griču 2, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 51 00
Mlinar Restaurant, Žirovska cesta 4, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 63 16
Pod skalco Pizzeria, Slovenska cesta 17, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 993 38 35
Na vasi Pizzeria, Na vasi 38, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0) 559 38 223
Javornik Ski Centre, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; www.ski-javornik.si
Bikeways Zadlog, bike rental, Zadlog 75a, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; e: stin.zadlog@gmail.com
Bike park Javornik, Gregorčičeva 10, Ajdovščina; www.mtb-javornik.si
Kamplc snowboard park, Gregorčičeva 10, Ajdovščina; www.kamplc.net
Ski Bor Črni Vrh Ski Centre, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; www.smucisce-skibor.si
• Metka Inn, Črni Vrh 78, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)5 377 70 15
• Pr' Mark tourist farm, Črni Vrh 32, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)41 961 053
• Pirnat Mountain Hut on Javornik, t: +386 (0)41 403 224 or +386 (0)51 440 504 (weekends and holidays)
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
CULINARY OFFER AND ACCOMODATION
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
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(prior announcement)
• War museum, Črni Vrh 36, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)41 739 544 (prior announcement)
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• Ski jumps in Pancala (January or February)
• Folks musicians gathering (the Saturday before Shrove Saturday)
• House-to house singing (before Shrovetide)
• Florian’s Sunday (Sunday closest to 4 May)
• Hike to Jelenk (Whitsunday)
• Charcoal Sunday (August)
Trail along the Idrijca River
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11 The old Spodnja Idrija - Ledine pilgrimage route
VISITS
• Alojz Rupnik Honey Products, Črni Vrh 27a, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)5 377 71 32
• Polanh Nagode Alojz – knitted products made from natural sheep wool, Idrijski Log 1,
Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0) 377 72 07
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Night hike to Javornik (first full moon in February)
Mountain race to Špičasti vrh (June)
Margaret Sunday (July)
Traditional hike to Javornik (December)
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
• Labour Day celebration with the lightning of “šajbelček” – traditional lamps (end of April)
• Hike to Jelenk (Whitsunday)
• The Assumption - Prfarski štrukljevec (15 August)
Astronomical Observatory Javornik