Turistična destinacija Rogla•Pohorje Explore, feel, enjoy Turistična destinacija Rogla•Pohorje OplOTnica • SlOvenSke kOnjice • viTanje • Zreče Barvni logotip (pri pomanjašavi se napis destinacija umakne). Logotip z dodanimi imeni vseh štirih občin. RO-PO Tourist Guide CIP - Kataložni zapis o publikaciji Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica, Ljubljana 913(497.4Pohorje)(036) EXPLORE, feel, enjoy : tourist guide / [collected and prepared by Aleksandra Golob ... [et al.] ; photos Miha Matavž Photo & Video - Miha Matavž in Dan Briški ... et al.]. - Zreče : LTO Rogla - Zreče, GIZ, 2020 ISBN 978-961-95092-1-0 1. Golob, Aleksandra, 1984- COBISS.SI-ID 27395843 Sustainable tourist destination Rogla-Pohorje Dear visitors, for the past couple of years, the Rogla-Pohorje tourist destination has been focussing on developing the type of tourism associated with experiences and sustainability. Our destination is also striving to comply with the standards of "green tourism": we are proud recipients of the Slovenia Green Destination certificate, which proves that here, sustainability and commitment to nature are more than just words. To help you understand our efforts related to the sustainable management of our destination, we have prepared some "ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS AND TRICKS" for you. We would appreciate it if you took to heart these 10 tips for your visit to the Rogla-Pohorje tourist destination, and help us preserve the environment. Thank you! R ES PO N S I B L M E S I T R R A U V O E T L N S A T I A N N E D V A O R L D S - S 10 tips for visiting our destination Visit the vast stretches of the 6Pohorje forest and understand that you are only a short-term Upon entering the area of visitor, sharing them with their 1the Rogla-Pohorje tourist natural inhabitants, including destination, don't forget that certain plant and animal species. you are entering a world of pristine nature and genuine Practice green travel. Whenever tradition that we have been 7possible, visit a place on foot, by persistently cultivating for bike or using electrical means of centuries with lots of love. transport. Our green nature will provide Get to know our genuine life 2countless opportunities for 8style,take part in domestic and unforgettable experiences. Do farm activities, and help us to not forget to return the favour preserve our way of life. by keeping the nature clean and unspoilt. Admire its beauty and Choose and consume locally make sure to keep it that way. 9cultivated food, prepared using traditional methods and Do not pick flowers or destroy pursuant to the local customs 3the fruit of hard work. The locals following the seasonal rhythms will be more than happy to offer of nature. you some home-made treats. Local guides who are familiar Enjoy the purity of our 10with every single landmark and 4water and take advantage of who know the stories of their the luxury of being able to drink provenance,who know how to tap water. In Rogla and Pohorje, reach even the most remote forget about plastic bottles and corners, and who can also renew your water supply from introduce you to our culture one of our many providers. are the best choice to discover the Rogla-Pohorje tourist Be responsible when it comes destination. 5to water and other natural resources, and only use as much as you really need. Bicycle trail Zreče– Index Sacral heritage 47 Slovenske Konjice 63 Church of St John the From Zreče to Baptist in Oplotnica 48 Zlati grič 64 Parish Church Archaeological site at of St George in Explore, feel, enjoy Brinjeva gora (exhibition Slovenske Konjice 49 of excavations) 26 Enjoy the tastes Oplotnica 1 Church of the Holy Skomarje House 27 Mother of God at Slovenske Konjice 3 Hriberca 50 Tastes of Rogla 67 Museum of 100 Victims from Frankolovo 28 Vitanje 5 Church of the Basketry 67 Transfiguration of Zreče 7 Vodovnik Collection at Jesus Christ on the Skomarje 29 Kalšek-Podkrajšek Mountain at Rogla 51 Homestead 68 Church of St Martin Beekeeping 69 Explore, the above Zreče 52 nature and culture Stone witnesses Žvikart Beekeeping 69 of the past 30 Kamenik Beekeeping Museum collections Oplotnica Manor 31 Green getaways 53 and Beverage and galleries 11 Processing 70 Trebnik Mansion Natural biotope of Black kitchen next in the town park 33 Partovec 55 Distillery 71 to the Church of St Barbara 13 Old Castle on Konjiška Žički grobeljnik Kejžar Distillery 71 gora mountain 34 (Alyssum montanum) 55 Skaza Fiddle Studio 14 Vahter Distillery 72 Old Castle in Vitanje 35 Lovrenc Lakes 56 Riemer Town Gallery Herbalism 73 and Konjice Museum 15 New Castle in Vitanje 36 Pavlak Cave 57 Majnika Herbal Garden 73 Brodej Ethnological Freudenberg Castle Lake Zreče 58 Museum 16 in Zreče 37 Herbs from the Žiče Climate Resort Rogla 59 Charterhouse 74 Dravinja Valley Jamnik Castle in Zreče 38 Firefighting Museum 17 Pohorje peat 60 Meglič Organic Farm 75 Lušperg Castle in Zreče 39 Collection of military Škalce wine-growing items from the With the wind in area and Zlati grič 76 period of the Austro- Tradition 40 your hair – bike Hungarian Empire 18 around "green" Descendants of the old Cizlakite deposits in grapevine from Lent 77 Žiče Charterhouse 19 Cezlak 41 pathways 61 Lamperček-Obrul Noordung Centre 21 Park and old laundry- Oplotnica bicycle Cheese Farm 78 washing place in trail leading through Beškovnik Granary 23 Oplotnica 42 Gorica and Markečica 61 Farmer's market in Oplotnica 79 Svitanje Villa 24 Ošlak Forge 43 Visit the Žiče Charterhouse by bike 62 Kmetič Shop 79 Museum of the Šrekl-Zajc Narrow-Gauge Railway Homestead 45 Through Vitanje to Farmer's market in Zreče 80 Poljčane–Slovenske the Skaza Fiddle Konjice–Zreče 25 Forma Viva Zreče 46 Studio 62 Pohorje market at Rogla 80 Enter the world of Traditional Index family adventures 101 destination events 109 Mini ZOO Land in Slovenske Konjice 102 St George's Day and St George's Culinary Intergenerational and Handicraft Feel the training park Festival (April) 110 experiences in Zreče 103 Oplotnica Municipal Ranch Nana's house Holiday and the 3rd in Slovenske Konjice 104 edition of the Folk Young explorers 83 Sports activities 91 Music Festival at the Treetop Walk Pohorje Foothills of Pohorje at Rogla 105 Educational Trail of Zlati grič golf course 93 (May) 111 Oplotnica Gorge 85 Jezernik Water Park "Ropotanje" music Zlodejevo adrenaline at Rogla 107 Little Dragon`s toboggan 94 festival in the old part of Zreče (June) 111 Forest Educational Rogla Energy Park 108 Trail 87 Bike Park Rogla 95 Holiday of the Rogla Sensory Trail 108 Petelinjek Natural Rogla ski resort 96 "Pohorje hotpot" (July) 111 History Educational Pohorje village at Trail in Slovenske Cross-country skiing Rogla 108 Konjice 88 at Rogla 97 "Holcerija" festival in Vitanje (August) 112 Prežigal Water Snowshoe hiking Educational Trail in at Rogla 98 St Martin's Day Slovenske Konjice 88 Celebration in Water fun in thermal Slovenske Konjice Hiking trail to Stenica 88 pools of Terme Zreče 99 (November) 112 Heart`s Educational Climbing wall at Rogla 100 Trail 89 Sports fishing 100 Water Educational Trail in Zreče 89 Swimming pool in Slovenske Konjice Dwarf’s Educational and Zbelovo 100 Trail 90 Hiking trail leading to the Brinjeva gora mountain 91 Partovec circular tourist hiking trail 91 Literary-tourist trail "Following Minatti's Footsteps" 91 H A ZRE E Maribor VITANJE OPLOTNICA SLOVENSKEK ONJICE Celje HR Ljubljana I HR Explore, feel, enjoy The Rogla-Pohorje tourist destination extends VITANJE from the mighty mountain range of Pohorje with Rogla, its highest peak, to wine-growing hills OPLOTNICA ZREČE where it descends into the comforting embrace of the Dravinja Valley. The hidden pearl of Vitanje, the tourist resort of Zreče, the white landscape of Oplotnica and the picturesque nature of Slovenske Konjice are all magical places where SLOVENSKE the energy of Pohorje, the jewels of nature, KONJICE and the venerable history meet their biggest treasure: the friendly locals who definitely know why they are inviting you to come visit them using the motto Explore, feel, enjoy. Oplotnica Legacy of the Carthusians and remnants of the Middle Ages The Oplotnica Manor is also known as the Žiče Manor, as it used to belong to the monks from the Žiče Charterhouse. This magnificent building, surrounded by a small park and the public laundry washing place, is a monument hosting some of the most beautiful examples of Baroque stuccowork. Due to the time of its construction and its name, the origins of the extraordinary Church of St John the Baptist is also Oplotnica, previously a "white town", is a real connected to the Carthusians. The authentic image of the Middle Ages treasure trove of unique natural and cultural opens with the black kitchen next to the Church of St Barbara. experiences. The ravine of Oplotnica and cizlakite merely scratch the surface of its rich heritage. Oplotnica is a little town where the wine-growing and Sawmills and gorges: The Oplotnica ravine Abundant water resources, particularly the wild Oplotnica stream, rural landscapes meet, as well as a real treasure trove have carved a narrow ravine into the bedrock located in the lower-lying of unique natural and cultural experiences. The statues forest of Pohorje with an increasing number of leaf oaks and beech of the Pagan gods Jupiter and Mitra testify to the trees which are a real treasure trove. In addition, these water streams also ran at least 30 sawmills and mills, the last of which only closed its previously vast white town which, as the locals will tell doors in the 1990s. In Oplotnica, the strong connection between the you, was swallowed whole by the ground.