Novo mesto

Dolenjska

Novo mesto, the centre of Dolenjska, has an archaeological heritage of global significance. The city of situlae is embraced by vineyard-covered hills, where the characteristic Cviček wine is grown, and the mysterious Gorjanci Hills, which are crisscrossed by many hiking trails. Popular among hikers is the climb to the highest peak of Dolenjska - Trdinov Vrh.

HIkE DESTINATIoN

104 km 85 km

easy & family

1 1  mountain guided  guided  self-guided

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Novo mesto is the venue of the Cviček Festival (in May) and the Situlae Holiday event (in June), which offers an experience of ancient cuisine and music.

In Novo mesto you can taste a top-level culinary and wine offering from Dolenjska with creativity and individuality as the key ingredient.

The Krka River is an oasis for water sports enthusiasts, while the picturesque landscape offers opportunities for relaxation and recreation in any season of the year.

mesto, Gorjanci in the background Novo

Open-air cottage őffer

River Krka

Vilhelma's footbridge Trška gora

Mach Trail

249 m

This circular trail runs from Mali Slatnik to Veliki Slatnik, the location of the manor house of Johan Mach. His beautiful daughter Vilhelmina, who was unlucky in love, is linked with the story The Cursed Walnut by Janez Trdina.

Designation on the map: 56 Hiking time: 2 hours Length: 9 km Difficulty: easy Elevation gain: 152 m Starting point: parking lot by the Štefan Inn, Mali Slatnik GPS coordinates: 45,8089 N, 15,2052 E

Slak Trail

428 m

This circular trail from Sevno to the Church of the Nativity of Mary on the vineyard-covered hill of Trška gora is dedicated to the memory of Lojze Slak, a legendary musician and virtuoso on the diatonic button accordion, and his companions.

Designation on the map: 57 Hiking time: 2 hours Length: 8 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation gain: 200 m Starting point: Grm Novo mesto – Centre of Biotechnology and Tourism GPS coordinates: 45,8359 N, 15,1895 E