{"id":7186,"date":"2021-03-27T20:01:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-27T19:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitlitija.si\/uncategorized\/s-kolesom-po-sledeh-rudarjev\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:53:09","slug":"biking-in-the-footsteps-of-miners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/visit\/tourist-programs\/biking-in-the-footsteps-of-miners\/","title":{"rendered":"Biking in the footsteps of miners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beneath its surface lies an extraordinary wealth of ores and minerals. Get to know them when visiting the Sitarjevec mine, which is the richest in Slovenia in terms of minerals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Itinerary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the nearby&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/city-museum-of-litija\/\"><u>City Museum of Litija<\/u><\/a>, enter the virtual world and connect with the mining, shipping and other heritage of these places;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/sitarjevec-mine-litija\/\"><u>Sitarjevec mine<\/u><\/a>, which is the biggest attraction of Litija\u2019s underground, with over 60 types of colourful minerals and the fastest growing stalactites in the world;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycle towards the mighty Neo-Gothic&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zupnija-smartno-pri-litiji.rkc.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>church of St. Martin<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;in \u0160martno pri Litiji, where, according to the legend, a terrible accident happened to the miners from Sitarjevec, from which they managed to escape on St. Martin\u2019s name day. In gratitude, they built him a church;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relax in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/accommodation\/paternoster-homestead-litija\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/accommodation\/paternoster-homestead-litija\/\">Paternoster homestead<\/a>&nbsp;in Teneti\u0161e, where you will experience a true culinary masterpiece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To wrap things up, take a detour to <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/litkov-garden\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/litkov-garden\/\">Litkov Garden<\/a> on Rozman Square in Litija.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start the cycling trip in the old town of Litija. In the nearby&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/city-museum-of-litija\/\"><u>City Museum of Litija<\/u><\/a>, enter the virtual world and connect with the mining, shipping and other heritage of these places. A guide will help you find a great starting point for joint exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only a short ascent separates you from&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/sitarjevec-mine-litija\/\">Sitarjevec mine<\/a>&nbsp;Litija. It is the biggest attraction of Litija\u2019s underground, with over 60 types of colourful minerals and the fastest growing stalactites in the world. Listen to the stories of hard work and the brave hearts of former miners, who were often exposed to accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path will then lead you towards the mighty Neo-Gothic&nbsp;church of St. Martin&nbsp;in \u0160martno pri Litiji, where, according to the legend, a terrible accident happened to the miners from Sitarjevec, from which they managed to escape on St. Martin\u2019s name day. In gratitude, they built him a church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend  time at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/accommodation\/paternoster-homestead-litija\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/accommodation\/paternoster-homestead-litija\/\">Paternoster homestead<\/a>&nbsp;and try their house delicacies, which you can also buy and take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can spend the rest of your time in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/litkov-garden\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/litkov-garden\/\">Litkov Garden<\/a> on Rozman Square in Litija. The park is designed for socializing, learning, playing, and relaxation for people of all ages. Spanning approximately 1,300 square meters, it features a rich mix of perennials (more than 2,700 of them!), native trees and shrubs, walking paths, an outdoor classroom, an insect hotel, a sensory trail for the youngest visitors, and elements that remind visitors of the Sava River, the surrounding hills, and the town\u2019s mining heritage. A special touch is added by the stone statue of Litka, the town\u2019s mascot, created by the academic sculptor Zlatko Rudolf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>When to visit:&nbsp;<\/strong>Spring \u2013 Fall<br><strong>Length of the tour<\/strong>: 13 km<br><strong>Distance from Ljubljana:&nbsp;<\/strong>40 km<br><strong>Starting point:&nbsp;<\/strong>train station in Litija (N 46\u00b005\u201980\u201d,E 14\u00b082\u201927\u201d) or by prior agreement<br><strong>Number or participants:&nbsp;<\/strong>at least 2<br><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 7 hours<br><strong>Foreign language:<\/strong>&nbsp;English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to reach us:<\/strong>&nbsp;By car or train, on which you can load your bike (departure from Ljubljana at 10:55, arrival in Litija and reception by the local guide at 11:25, return train from Litija at 17:36).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reccomendations:<\/strong>&nbsp;The cycling tour is not demanding; the complete route is 13 km long. We recommend cycling gear and warm, appropriate clothes and footwear for visiting the mine (10\u00b0C, 100 % dampness).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Along the way, visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smr\u010dkov brlog homestead in the nearby vicinity of the Sitarjevec mine, where you can ride horses,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the vicinity, visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/geoss-adventure-park\/\">Adventure Park Geoss<\/a>&nbsp;in Spodnja Slivna, with 7 climbing routes and one of the longest ziplines in Slovenia (14 km),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/centre-of-slovenia-geoss\/\">Geometric Centre of Slovenia<\/a>&nbsp;in Spodnja Slivna,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/research\/attractions\/charcoal-land\/\">Charcoal Land<\/a>&nbsp;in Dole pri Litiji, with more than a century worth of charcoaling tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Price per person:<\/strong>\u00a0128,50 EUR (2-4 persons), 65,50 EUR (5-8 persons), 47,00 EUR (9-20 persons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The price includes: guidance and the organization of the programme, the entrance fees of the City Museum of Litija, Sitarjevec mine and&nbsp;lunch at the Paternoster homestead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Optional surcharge for rent a bike in Litija:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;40.00 EUR for an electric bike, 40.00 EUR for a classic bike<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;TIC Litija, Valvazorjev trg 10, 1270 Litija, E:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@visitlitija.si\">info@visitlitija.si<\/a>, T: +386 51 312 739, +386 70 700 484, FB: Visit Litija, INSTAGRAM: Visit Litija.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide 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Discover Litija, one of the oldest mining towns in Slovenia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7832,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourist-programs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7186"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13415,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7186\/revisions\/13415"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitlitija.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}