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36 rogaška Slatina<br />
Cyclists are a common sight around Rogaška, photo by TIC<br />
Rogaška Slatina<br />
Hiking<br />
Bellevue (1.9km, 45 minutes). A leisurely stroll with the<br />
added attraction of a recommended panorama. Things<br />
to see on the way include visiting a wine cellar.<br />
Cvetlični Hrib (2.9km, 60 minutes). A pleasant stroll<br />
that takes in a number of sights including the lovely<br />
St. Anne’s Chapel. Things to see on the way include<br />
the aforementioned chapel and the monument to St.<br />
Nepomuk.<br />
Grilov Hrib (8.3km, Three hours). A moderately ambitious<br />
outing that incorporates a number of sights both<br />
urban and rural. Things to see on the way include the<br />
Cactus Collection.<br />
janina (2.2km, 60 minutes). Scale the 362 metre Janina<br />
Hill and climb to the top of its lookout tower. Things to<br />
see on the way include the Forest Spring.<br />
Ložno (14.7km, four hours). Definitely not one for the<br />
faint-hearted, this veritible monster of a walk takes in a<br />
number of fascinating sights. Things to see on the way<br />
include the 18th-century Church of St. Mary of Loretto.<br />
Male rodne (9.9km, three hours). Something altogether<br />
more ambitious. Things to see on the way include<br />
Pegasus and the tiny settlement of Ratanska Vas.<br />
Prnek (4.8km, 90 minutes). An action-packed adventure<br />
for pedestrians. Things to see on the way include<br />
the Church of the Holy Cross.<br />
Tržaški Hrib (1.5km, 30 minutes). A simple meander<br />
that just about anybody with a working pair of legs can<br />
enjoy. Things to see on the way include Pegasus.<br />
Tržišče (3.6km, 75 minutes). A similar walk to the previous<br />
one with a slightly lengthier itinerary. Things to see<br />
on the way include the St. Mary’s Church.<br />
OBSOTELjE & KOZjAnSKO<br />
Sport & Leisure<br />
Surplus to all the other fun and energetic things to do when<br />
visiting Rogaška Slatina are a few other suggestions. Getting<br />
around and seeing things on a bicycle can be a both an<br />
interesting and a healthy way of exploring the town and there<br />
are a few places dotted around renting bicycles from anything<br />
from an hour to a few days. Ask in your hotel or simply keep<br />
an eye open and see what’s on offer. Many of the hotels listed<br />
in this guide have their own fitness centres, which as well as<br />
being open to guests can be used by people not staying in<br />
them. Prices can be very good, and it’s an excellent way of<br />
burning off all the calories taken on board whilst sampling<br />
some of the heavy and delicious local cuisine. Winter time<br />
also sees the opening of a small series of ski slopes for<br />
skiers of varying abilities.<br />
What to do<br />
Kostrivnica Water Trail The little village of Kostrivnica<br />
has many secrets and possesses a rich natural and cultural<br />
heritage. The trail begins in Spodnja Kostrivnica (or Lower<br />
Kostrivnica) a few kilometres northwest of Rogaška Slatina,<br />
below Boč by the King’s and Ignacio’s Springs. The former is<br />
one of the last of its kind in the region, and with prior arrangement<br />
thirsty hikers can still quench their thirst with fresh spring<br />
water. <strong>In</strong> the immediate vicinity of both springs is a more than<br />
200 year-old Slovene double hayrack (or kozolec), which contains<br />
a collection of aged farm tools. Further along the path<br />
in the centre of Zgornja Kostrivnica (or upper Kostrivnica),<br />
are churches dedicated to St Mary and St Lenart, and just<br />
beyond that you can visit Raymond’s Spring and Strniša’s<br />
Mill. A so-called mineral road, that used to connect a total of<br />
12 springs from Kostrivnica to Gabernik, and a former filling<br />
station for the mineral water can be found in the settlement<br />
Zgornja Gabernik. From here the path carries on all the way<br />
to the Church or St Nicholas on Boč, offering sweeping views<br />
of the route just travelled and the surroundings.<br />
Wine trails Two recommended wine trails in the region<br />
around Rogaška Slatina take in a number of things to see and<br />
do along the way. Most of the vineyards are small and run by<br />
friendly locals, and stops along the way include not just the<br />
chance to sample some of the best wine in Slovenia but to<br />
also enjoy a few other places of interest. The shorter of the<br />
two journeys is just over five kilometres in total and involves<br />
visits to a tourist farm-vineyard and a trek or two up some<br />
impressive hills with equally inspiring views. At just over eight<br />
kilometres, the longer one visits the same farm-vineyard as<br />
well as a number of charming wine cottages.<br />
Don’t forget to take a break on your hike for some local<br />
wine, photo by Jure Kravanja
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