Don’t-miss experiences The park, with its wide range of tourism
> Cross the border on a mountain bike.
opportunities and exceptional natural
The cross-border Peca/Petzen Mountain
environment, including the Najevska lipa
Bike Park offers numerous routes, includ-
lime-tree, the largest linden in Slovenia,
ing excellent singletrack at the Single Trail
lies on both sides of the border. Come dis-
Park in Jamnica and a downhill from Peca/
cover the attractions of the border region!
Petzen on the longest flow trail in Europe.
> Get ready for an adventure in the
> Experience rafting on the Drava.
mineshafts. You can visit the Peca Un-
Cruise down the river the way they once
derworld mine and museum in Mežica by
used to transport timber.
riding in on the mine train and explore the
> Become a member of Klub 24. Hike
mineshafts on foot, by bicycle or even by
the K-24 Koroška Mountain Challenge, an 80-kilometre-long route leading over the
kayak!
five highest peaks in the area of Črna na Koroškem in under 24 hours. > Visit one of the most picturesque mountain valleys in Slovenia. The Topla Nature Park together with the surface of Mt Peca is an exceptional natural and cultural landscape. > Climb up Smrekovec, the remains of a former submarine volcano that erupted around 28 million years ago. Due to its unique bedrock geology it is now a true outdoor classroom, as well as a geo-information point. > Travel through time. Walk along the underground paths through the Obir caves, where you will discover the amazing world of dripstones and the mysterious underground pool that were originally discovered by miners searching for lead ore.
Events > The Castles of King Matjaž in January is a fun team competition building snow castles. > The GEOfestival, held in May and June, features events that will give you a special insight into the region’s geological heritage.
Topla Valley
View of the Drava River
Kayaking in the Peca Underworld
> The Black Hole Bike Festival in July is an internationally renowned and popular mountain biking festival.
The descent into the Peca Underworld
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