Lush forests are calling out your name and inviting you to experience an unforgettable adventure at 625 meters above sea level in the green hinterland of the Ljubljana Basin.
Itinerary:
- Awaken your inner child in the Geoss Adventure Park where you can choose from seven climbing routes of various difficulties with 97 different climbing elements, each set up at a different height (up to 25 metres);
- Visit the Geometric Centre of Slovenia (GEOSS), geographically defined point on the map of Slovenia that connect all Slovenians as the heart of the country;
- Get to know the place in detail and follow one of the well-trodden hiking trails: the Slivna route, GEOSS circular trail or the Archaeological trail, which starts in Klenik, right next to the reproduction of the famouse Vače Situla;
- Stop in the middle of Vače and take a look at the beautiful Medieval square with a fountain, and take a stroll in the Church of St. Andrew z where you can see the unique glass holy sepulchre;
- Refresh and invigorate yourself at one of the excursion or tourist farms and get to know how the locals’ way of life.
Awaken your inner child in the Geoss Adventure Park where you can choose from seven climbing routes of various difficulties with 97 different climbing elements, each set up at a different height. Adrenaline junkies can test their skills at heights reaching up to 25 metres, while others can stay closer to the ground, depending on their wishes and skill levels.
Visit the Geometric Centre of Slovenia (GEOSS), a geographically defined point on the map of Slovenia that connect all Slovenians as the heart of the country. GEOSS, with the obelisk, is a symbol of centuries worth of efforts for the existence and inveteracy of Slovenians in the area of today’s Slovenia.
Follow one of the well-trodden hiking trails and connect with your ancestors who inhabited these places already in the Antiquity. You can choose between: the Slivna route, the GEOSS circular trail or the Archaeological trail, which starts in Klenik, right next to the reproduction of the famous Vače Situla.
Stop in the middle of Vače and take a look at the beautiful Medieval square with a fountain, and take a stroll to Church of St. Andrew where you can see the unique glass holy sepulchre.
Refresh and invigorate yourself at one of the excursion or tourist farms and get to know how the locals’ way of life.
When to visit: Geoss Adventure Park is open on weekends from April to November, and every day during the summer holidays.
Good to know: It’s good to book your appointments in advance. If you went to visit the Church of St. Andrew, knock on the doors of the house located on the address Vače 18. We recommend sportswear and appropriate footwear.
Distance from Ljubljana: 40 km
Duration: full day trip or depending on your choice of locations.
Starting point: Geoss Adventure Park car park
Along the way, visit:
- Avenue of creativity with wooden statues made by various artists,
- Fossil coastline from 13 million years ago,
- Peter Svetik Museum the village of Vače, which represents Slovenia in miniature; prior notice required, potrebna predhodna najava
- Lavrič Ecological Tourism Farm with an excellent offer of homemade cuisine and fresh dishes; prior notice required,
Mrva Inn - Mrva Inn offering a pleasant village ambience,
- Škunder homestead, with a pottery handicraft workshop; prior notice required.
In the vicinity, visit:
- Sitarjevec mine Litija with the fastest growing stalactites in the world and a great mineral and ore wealth (14 km),
- City museum of Litija offering all information on the history of Litija,
- Charcoal Land in Dole pri Litiji with more than a century worth of charcoaling tradition.
Where to sleep:
- Geoss Advanture Park offers sleeping amidst the treetops for couples, families and individuals,
- Lavrič Ecological Tourism Farm offers shared beds, a small camper stop and a camping area with tents.
Information: TIC Litija, Valvazorjev trg 10, 1270 Litija, E: info@visitlitija.si, T: +386 59 940 503, M: +386 70 700 484, FB: Visit LitijaRead less
