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IDRIJA - the 500-year story of the mercury mine

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hiking trail • time: 50 min • distance: 1,6 km •

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Published and issued by: Geopark Idrija (Idrija Heritage Centre) Financed by: Municipality of Idrija Concept: Martina Peljhan, Mojca Gorjup Kavčič Design of texts: Jože Čar, Anka Vončina, Martina Peljhan, Mojca Gorjup Kavčič, Metka Fortuna, Lenka Grošelj, Gregor Koželj, Urška Bajec Rupnik Translated by: Tina Benčina Design by: Ivana Kadivec, Jaka Modic Photos: Iztok Bončina, Bojan Erhartič, Cveto Koder, Jože Hanc, Bogdan Kladnik, Radovan Krajšek, Bojana Fajdiga, Dušan Jež, Mojca Gorjup Kavčič, Matjaž Milharčič, Martina Mlinar, Jani Peternelj, Tihomir Pinter, Roman Rupnik, Martina Stupar, Aleksander Šinkovec, Gregor Topole, David Tončič, Anka Vončina, Robert Zabukovec, Dunja Wedam (STO), Mirka Rupnik, Lenka Grošelj, Urška Bajec Rupnik, Andrija Majsen, Samo Trebižan, arhiv OŠ Spodnja Idrija, arhiv Geoparka Idrija Maps by: Kartografija d.o.o.

Profiles: Rafael Bizjak, Jaka Modic Printed by: Tiskarna Januš Edition: 6000 • Idrija, reprint December 2014

• Sports and recreation Centre and Na Lajštu bathing ground – confluence of the Idrijca and Belca rivers; t: +386(0)31 755 124 • Strug Climbing Centre; e: davor.velikanje@gmail.com • Krekovše Hunters’ Society, Idrijska Bela 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 689 098

The development of Idrija began with the discovery of mercury in 1490, which is even before the discovery of America. This underground treasure brought many of the great minds of European natural science to this town, played an important part in the town’s life and provided food for the miners’ families.

The mining process led to hundreds of kilometres of underground galleries situated directly under the town. Today, the Heritage of Mercury in Idrija and Almadén – the biggest mercury mine in the world – is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Visits

• Museum collection of agricultural tools and equipment Pr' Jureč, Ledine 19; e: pr-jurec@volja.net Culinary offer and accomodation

• »Fežnar« Bar, Idrijska Bela 14, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 10 08 • »Lajšt« outdoor bar, Idrijska Bela 16b, Idrija; t: +386(0)31 755 124

• Pr' Jureč tourist farm, Ledine 19, Ledine; e: pr-jurec@volja.net • Fortuna tourist farm, Idršek 1a, Ledinsko Razpotje; t: +386 (0)40 600 811 • Na Kluk private rooms, Govejk 14c, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 435 497

Traditional events

Traditional events

Culinary offer

• Ski race for the 1006 Cup on Mrzli vrh (March) • Soil – wheat – bread; demonstration of harvest and threshing (August) • Bread and games (August) • »Tanja Žakelj« mountainbiking and running uphill (October)

• Cycling to Idrijska Bela in May • Hiking to Idrijska Bela in June • Summer in Idrijska Bela (July and August) • Walk through the Landscape Park in September

features » Anthony’s Main Road • Achacius Square • Magazin Mine’s warehouse • Mine Theatre • Town Hall • Popular School (Idrija Lace School) • Church of the Holy Trinity • Nonclassical Secondary school • Gewerkenegg Castle (Idrija Municipal Museum) • M Aquarium Idrija • War museum • Francis’ Shaft • Mine’s Geological Collection • Miner’s House

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Vrsnik - sunny panoramic trail

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• Pri Kafurju Farm (flowers and stores for the winter), Sp. Vrsnik 18, Sp. Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 91 95 Traditional events

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Along Rake - "The path of Idrija's natural scientists"

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Gewerkenegg Castle United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Heritage of Mercury.

Almadén and Idrija inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012

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The 2.5 km trail along Rake is the only trail in Idrija that offers a leisurely walk without having to go uphill. It runs on the Idrijca River’s left bank past suspension bridges that offer a nice view of the thundery beauty of Idrijca to the Wild Lake. Along the way, you can observe some of the botanical jewels that have always aroused the curiosity of European natural scientist.

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• Slovenija Partisan Printing Shop (Idrija Municipal Museum); t: +386 (0)41 479 652 • »Na Brdu« Farm, collection of old farming tools, Gorenja Trebuša 89, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 20 13 (prior announcement)

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• Labour Day hike in the Dole community (Labour Day holidays) • Race to Gore (June and August) • St. Magdalena parish holiday (July)

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• Grošel Inn, Vojsko 25, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 20 35 • Pri Belem kamnu Inn; Vojsko 1a, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 307 214 • »NašRaj« Farm, Gorenja Trebuša 91, Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 450 909 • Hleviška planina Mountain hut, Čekovnik 34a, Idrija; www.planinsko-drustvo-idrija.si • CŠOD, Dom Vojsko, Vojsko 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 20 30 (prior announcement)

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• Gore Climbing Centre; e: davor.velikanje@gmail.com Traditional events

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Along Rake

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• »Na kupčku« Farm, Čekovnik 22, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 616 411

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IDRIJA Geopark Experience of natural and cultural heritage

Mercury trade route

Visits

• Vojsko Cross-Country Ski Centre (Cross-Country Skiing), p.p. 138, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 703 517

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• Hike around Vrsnik (April) • Get-together of moped owners and lovers (July) • Cherry Sunday (July)

VOJSKO - the highest village in the Primorska region

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Joseph’s Shaft – Kamšt Water pump • Kamšt Water pump • Rake Water Chanel • Wild Lake

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Zgornja Idrijca Landscape Park

• Vojsko Marathon (end of February) • Ski race for the Printing Shop Cup (March) • Local festival with a firefighters’ party (June) • Jacob’s Sunday (July) • Wounded Veterans Memorial Hike (last Saturday in August) • “Pri nas je pesem doma” – music event (September)

Carniolan Primrose

Sports activities

• Krekovše Hunters’ Society, Idrijska Bela 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 689 098 • Active Idrija, Mestni trg 15, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 291 263

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• Granary at the Pri Možinu Farm, Zavratec 12, Rovte; t: +386 (0)41 376 033 Culinary offer and accomodation

• Pr’ Gantari, Dole 23, Dole; t: +386 (0)41 477 409 • Vrh tourist farm, Zavratec 24, Rovte; t: +386 (0)41 403 803 Traditional events

KANOMLJA - the valley of the Idrija Fault

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• Anthony’s Main Road, Kosovelova 3, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 810 194 • Geological Collection, Bazoviška 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 810 194 • Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 66 00 • War Museum, Trg sv. Ahacija 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 651 • M Aquarium, Prelovčeva 5, Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 336 699

• Pr' Ivaniš Forge, Gorenja Kanomlja 40, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 392 903 (prior announcement) • Šturmajce – building and ethnological heritage, Gorenja Kanomlja 43, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 919 431 (prior announcement) • Mineral collection, Gorenja Kanomlja 44, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 877 353 (prior announcement) Sports activities

Tourist Information Gewerkenegg Castle

Traditional events

Culinary offer and accommodation

• Grapa Carnival in Idrija (Shrove Tuesday and Saturday) • The traditional hike to Hleviše for women and Women’s Day celebration (first Sunday after 8 March) • Geopark Week (May) • Idrija Lace Festival (third weekend in June) • International Tango Festival (July) • Thursdays at the Town Square, cultural events (July and August) • Evenings at Gewerkenegg Castle, high-quality music events (July and August) • Idrijski žlikrofi Festival (August) • Alter Art Festival (August) • Čipkarija Festival (August) • Mountain race, mountain cycling and hike to Hleviše (last Saturday in September) • Shinafest, experimental music festival (September or October) • Museum Evenings - series of lectures (every third Tuesday of the month from September to April) • Idrija Rally (October) • Farmers’ Market (October)

• Jožef Hotel, Vojkova ulica 9a, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 375 06 50 • Idrija Hostel, Ulica IX. Korpusa 17, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 37 34 070 • Gostilna pri Škafarju (restaurant), Ulica sv. Barbare 9, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 32 40 • Gostilna Kos (restaurant), Tomšičeva 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 20 30 • Gostišče Barbara (food and accommodation), Kosovelova 3, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 23 00 • Okrepčevalnica in picerija Rondel (restaurant), Prelovčeva 9, Idrija; t:+386 (0)5 992 81 28 • Žlikrof plac (restaurant), Mestni trg 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 666 646 • Podobnik Tourist Farm, Pot v Češnjice 24, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 489 371 • Suite and private rooms at Stari plac, Trg sv. Ahacija 8, Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 603 333 • Suite Pod gradom, Prelovčeva 4, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 17 32 Organic/home-made products

• Farmers’ Market, Ulica sv. Barbare 8, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 01 80 (wednesdays and saturdays) • Benčina Honey Products, Triglavska 35, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 446 879 • Naturalina Borut Troha s.p. (organic cosmetics), Beblerjeva 6, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 574 049 Lace shops and demonstrations of lace-making

• Idrija Lace School (exhibition), Prelovčeva 2, Idrija; e: info@cipkarskasola.si • Irma Vončina Studio, Mestni trg 17, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 15 84 • Studio Koder d.o.o. Idrija, Mestni trg 16, Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 798 203 • Vanda Lapajne d.o.o. Idrija, Mestni trg 13; Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 631 233 • Čipka ART 2000 d.o.o., Mestni trg 14, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 37 22 573 • Munh d.o.o. Idrija, Kosovelova 17a, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 12 02 • Mal Fashion Atelier Lidija Anzelm s.p., Prelovčeva 9, Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 708 457 • International Idrija Lace Centre, Prelovčeva 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 37 43 916

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Magazin Mine’s warehouse

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War Museum

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Town Hall

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Popular School (Idrija Lace School)

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Church of the Holy Trinity

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Gewerkenegg Castle (Idrija Municipal Museum)

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M Aquarium Idrija

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Francis’ Shaft

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Mine’s Geological Collection

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Miner’s House

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St. Anthony’s Church and Calvary

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Church of St. Joseph the Worker

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Miners’ street

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Scopoli’s Memorial Garden

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Joseph’s Shaft

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Kamšt water pump

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Rake Water Chanel

• Winter hike to Kovk (January or Feburary) • Hike around Zavratec (Labour Day holidays) • Labour Day hike in the Dole community (Labour Day holidays) • Urlich Sunday (July)

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GodoviË - paths into prehistory

Visits

• Idrija Fishermen’s Society, Srednja Kanomlja 34, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 688 • Jelenk Hunters’ Society, Na vasi 36, Spodnja Idrija; e: tajnik.ldjelenk@gmail.com • Krekovše Hunters’ Society, Idrijska Bela 21, Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 689 098

• Tourist Information Centre, Mestni trg 2, Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 374 39 16

Zavratec Plateau

• Pr' Cenc Farm (Snake Pine and picnic spot), Godovič 67, Godovič; http://users.volja.net/piknik/ Sports Activities

Culinary offer and accomodation

• Pr' Petrič Farm, Srednja Kanomlja 11, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 452 165 (prior arrangement) • Polak Catering, Spodnja Kanomlja 23, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386(0)31 664 780 (on weekdays) • Fishermen’s Hall, Srednja Kanomlja 34, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 688 (prior arrangement) Organic/home-made products

• Bajer Pool Traditional events

• Bonfire Night (June) • Night at Bajer (July)

• Rupnik Ciril Honey Products, Srednja Kanomlja 66, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 475 308 Traditional events

• Full Moon Hike to Vojsko (February) • Local festival in Kanomlja (July) • Hike to Lokvarski vrh (October) Snake pine

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Geopark Idrija as seen from Javornik

The Idrija Geopark that includes the territory of the Municipality of Idrija is an area with exceptional geological features and other natural and cultural heritage, unique to Slovenia.

For over 500 years, since the discovery of mercury in 1490, the history and development of Idrija and its surroundings have been inseparably linked to the mercury mine, which is the second largest mercury mine in the world.

Črni Vrh as seen from Velika peč

The Idrija Geopark is located at the junction of the Alps and the Dinaric Karst. A quarter of the eastern part of the Geopark is comprised of a high-lying, vast, partly-karst Rovte Hills with four plateaus (the Ledine Plateau, the Vrsnik Plateau, the Dole Plateau and the Zavratec Plateau). The western part of the Geopark encompasses the Vojsko Plateau, the Krnice Ridge, the Šebrelje Plateau and the terraces in Čekovnik. These plateaus feature isolated karst with a low level of underground water and rare karst phenomena.

The southern part of the Geopark with its typical deep karst rises above the Idrijca Valley and encompasses the Črni Vrh Plateau with karst fields of Črni Vrh and Zadlog. The southernmost parts of the Črni Vrh Plateau are surrounded by steep hills with elevations between 900 and 1200 meters. The plateaus are separated by deep valleys with steep slopes and mainly flashy watercourses. The Idrijca and Belca rivers, flowing through the deep valley, are joined in the settlement of Idrijska Bela and wind as the Idrijca River towards the town of Most na Soči.

Here, one can find carbonate rock, rock from the Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous to rock from Palaeocene and Eocene. During tectonic movements in the Middle Triassic, the unique Idrija mercury ore deposit started to form. The area of the Idrija Geopark is a part of the thrust structure with characteristic individual nappes and intermediate thrust slices and can be followed all the way to Istria. It was formed in the Miocene due to subduction of the Adriatic Plate under the Eurasian Plate. Various faults, such as the Idrija Fault, have contributed to the present structure of the area.

The area is mostly covered with woods; the most typical are fir and beech trees. There are also numerous botanic features on high-mountain, arid, semi-arid and wet grasslands, communities of crevices, screes, rocky grasslands and marsh communities. The area is very rich in pteridophytes and spermatophytes that have always been of interest to researchers. Among these, a special mention goes to the following endemic species: Primula Carniolica, Hacquetia epipactis and Scopolia carniolica.

The woods of Idrija are a part of the karst plateau Trnovski Gozd, which stretches all the way to the woods in Croatia, where there are big mammals (bear, wolf, marten, otter, wildcat, deer, and wild boar) as well as small ones (dormouse, rodents, hedgehog, shrew, and bat). A lynx, which may soon become extinct, and chamois, which lives in rock ridges, gorges and sunny slopes, have also found their habitat in this area.

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From Oblakov vrh to the Vrhovec panoramic summit 7 Krnice Plateau 8 From Idrijske Krnice to Jelenk 6

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Heritage of Mercury.

Almadén and Idrija inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012

Idrija lace is a significant part of the Slovene cultural heritage that has been preserved and developed through time. It is a monument of inventiveness, persistence, precision, and patience – characteristics that were and still are common to the authors of bobbin lace patterns, lace makers, tenderers, and also to us – lace users. We, who want the lace to brighten our everyday or holiday, are the ones to keep the skill in making of the Idrija lace, one of the most difficult manual dexterities, alive and present.

The uniqueness and richness of the most significant sites of the Idrija cultural heritage and its surroundings as well as the perfection of preserved monumental technical devices and machines testify to the exceptional significance of this area in its 500-year-old history of mercury production. The mine enabled the town of Idrija to develop educational and cultural institutions that provided knowledge and culture to the locals. The mining activity also brought the lace

activity into town. It was developed by women with their feel for aesthetics, and provided an additional income. The heritage of Idrija and Almadén, the world’s largest mercury mines, were acknowledged as the exceptional universal values for all humankind, and in 2012, they were inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of World Heritage.

A rural population lived in the surroundings of Idrija. Farms of wealthy farmers in Spodnja Idrija and large isolated farms in the Idrija Hills, whose residential and economic facilities bear witness to their economic independence, have been preserved up until today.

Military facilities, routes, boundary fortifications and burial grounds from the First and Second World War prove that turbulent world events in the recent past have left a mark in the area.

Visit the Idrija Geopark and discover the neverending creative power of nature and human mind, enjoy the fresh air, magnificent views, our hospitality and interesting stories, written by nature and the people.

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• Jelenk Hunters’ Society, Na vasi 36, Spodnja Idrija; e: tajnik.ldjelenk@gmail.com

Matuckar Trail Karst Forest educational trail The High Karst Trail Kampare Trail Panoramic summits above »rni Vrh

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We will take you through the stories of Idrija lace, because each one of them reveals their own history. Each one was made with a reason.

Alongside the preserved rich heritage of mining, Idrija and its countryside offer much more: diverse and intact nature and an abundance of cultural tradition in the town and countryside.

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The Idrija Geopark will not only satisfy your curiosity and sports spirit, but it will also take care of your taste buds. Idrija with its surroundings offers various typical dishes, desserts and drinks that please every traveller.

Idrijski žlikrofi, made of paste with a potato filling and of characteristic shape, are the most recognizable, even EU protected holiday dish, prepared by Idrija housewives, and continue to be a regular dish on the menus of many ceremonial occasions. The locals like to serve them to every visitor, preferably with bakalca, a dish with mutton and vegetables. For special occasions, many other local specialties, such as zeljševka, ocvirkovca, smukavc or štruklji, are being served. In the past, every house in town had its own wormwood bush. The miners cooked the wormwood and this pelinovka was mixed with spirit to produce geruš - wormwood bitters.

• House of Herbs, Idrijske Krnice 34, 40, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 494 781 • Kmetija pri Kendu (cheese and milk products), Idrijske Krnice 1, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 205 903 • Kmetija na Krnicah (cheese and milk products), Idrijske Krnice 4, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)31 512 848 • Kmetija na Kalu - home-made fine pastry, Idrijske Krnice 35, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)51 371 085 (po naročilu)

Visits

Traditional events

• Javornik Ski Centre, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; www.ski-javornik.si • Bikeways Zadlog, bike rental, Zadlog 75a, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; e: stin.zadlog@gmail.com • Bike park Javornik, Gregorčičeva 10, Ajdovščina; www.mtb-javornik.si • Kamplc snowboard park, Gregorčičeva 10, Ajdovščina; www.kamplc.net • Ski Bor Črni Vrh Ski Centre, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; www.smucisce-skibor.si

• Ski jumps in Pancala (January or February) • Folks musicians gathering (the Saturday before Shrove Saturday) • House-to house singing (before Shrovetide) • Florian’s Sunday (Sunday closest to 4 May) • Hike to Jelenk (Whitsunday) • Charcoal Sunday (August)

Trail along the Idrijca River 10 Jelenk - the mountain with botanical treasures 11 The old Spodnja Idrija - Ledine pilgrimage route

• Metka Inn, Črni Vrh 78, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)5 377 70 15 • Pr' Mark tourist farm, Črni Vrh 32, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)41 961 053 • Pirnat Mountain Hut on Javornik, t: +386 (0)41 403 224 or +386 (0)51 440 504 (weekends and holidays) Organic/home-made products Idrija Primrose

Sports activities

• Idrija Fishermen’s Society, Srednja Kanomlja 34, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)41 407 688 • Jelenk Hunters’ Society, Na vasi 36, Spodnja Idrija; e: tajnik.ldjelenk@gmail.com • Marof Climbing Centre; e: davor.velikanje@gmail.com • Sever, konji, turizem in prosti čas d.o.o., riding school, Mokraška vas 15, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 838 104 • Kenda Manor Hotel, Na Griču 2, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 372 51 00 • Mlinar Restaurant, Žirovska cesta 4, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 377 63 16 • Pod skalco Pizzeria, Slovenska cesta 17, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)5 993 38 35 • Na vasi Pizzeria, Na vasi 38, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0) 559 38 223 • Suite Sever, Mokraška vas 15, Spodnja Idrija; t: +386 (0)40 838 104

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• Astronomical Observatory Javornik, Javornik 3a, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo, www.adj.si (prior announcement) • War museum, Črni Vrh 36, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)41 739 544 (prior announcement)

• Alojz Rupnik Honey Products, Črni Vrh 27a, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0)5 377 71 32 • Polanh Nagode Alojz – knitted products made from natural sheep wool, Idrijski Log 1, Črni Vrh nad Idrijo; t: +386 (0) 377 72 07 Traditional events

• Trnovski Marathon (February) • Night hike to Javornik (first full moon in February) • Mountain race to Špičasti vrh (June) • Margaret Sunday (July) • Traditional hike to Javornik (December)

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• Labour Day celebration with the lightning of »šajbelček« – traditional lamps (end of April) • Hike to Jelenk (Whitsunday) • The Assumption - Prfarski štrukljevec (15 August)

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From the Zala Gorge, the edge of the Godovič Plane marks the beginning of a completely new, diverse landscape between Okroglica and Jelenšek. The history of this remote area is shown in the 200-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, pre-historic diggings and nature’s playful creativity.

From Spodnja Idrija to the Ledine Plateau runs a steep but picturesque road that connects the Idrija and Poljane Valley. The wide plateau with panoramic, gently sloping trails is perfect for walking, cycling or horse-riding.

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The Upper Idrijca Landscape Park offers the experience of secluded trails, wild ravines and lush forests. The Wild Lake with its emerald colour, the rapids, waterfalls and stream pools, as well as rare plant species, interesting geological phenomena and unique technical monuments will make this a walk to remember.

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The Oblakov vrh mountain pass lies in the middle of the fault zone of the Idrija Fault from where there is a nice view of one of the biggest faults both in Slovenia and in the southern part of the Alps, with the Kanomlja Valley on one side and the Hotenje Valley on the other. In 1511, the biggest earthquake in the history of Slovenia occurred here.

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St Thomas Church

Features » St Thomas Church • Drage

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Features » Oblakov vrh • Pisance • Vrhovec •

Mercury trade route

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Krnice Plateau

Idrijske KRNICE

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The hike which you can start with the Karst Forest educational trail offers a wonderful possibility for cycling across the high karst of the Črni Vrh Plateau, where you will find karst fields with subterranean rivers, sinkholes, swallow holes, plains, and the deepest abyss of this area.

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The High Karst Trail

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Features » Habeček abyss Habeček abyss

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Kampare Trail

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For centuries, the first part of our route from Kovačev Rovt was used to transport mercury by horses to the “port” at the Ljubljanica River while corn and other supplies were transported the other way around. Till Kovačev Rovt, the old hiking trail leads to the St Mary Magdalen’s Church in Gore.

Cycling trail • time: 30 min • Distance: 3 km •

Features » St Mary Magdalen’s Church • Staje

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The homestead Tomincova domačija

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Vrsnik, a sunny piece of land, coloured purple by the saffron crocus every early spring, is connected to the Ledine Plateau by a narrow ridge. Its slopes fall steeply into the ravines of Osojnica, Poljanska Sora and Žirovnica.

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Pr’ Ivaniš Forge

From Oblakov vrh to the Vrhovec panoramic summit

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This level trail gives you an opportunity to take a leisurely stroll, breath fresh air and relax in the unspoiled nature of the Trnovski gozd Plateau. Along the trail – which is also interesting for school groups – you can observe some of the typical karst features, typical karst fossils and learn about the characteristics of a forest ecosystem.

Vrsnik - sunny panoramic trail

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Mrzli vrh

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Karst Forest educational trail

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Ivanjšek linden tree

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Waterfall • Šturmajce • Pr' Ivaniš Forge • “V Klamah” gorge

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Features » Spring at Šinkovčeva žaga • Mineral collection • Ovčjak Klavže • Ovčjak

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Kanomlja, a long valley cut deep into the fault zone of the Idrija Fault lies between the sunny and steep slopes of the Krnice Ridge, charmingly scattered with houses, and the steep slopes of the Vojsko Plateau.

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Features » Collection of old farming tools Pr' Jureč • Mrzli Vrh • Sivka •

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By bike or on foot – experience the countryside and its picturesque villages, listen to the story of the Rapal border that divided the local population into two countries, and feel the heritage with the collection of old farming tools.

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From Ledine to Sivka

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Jelenk (panoramic panel)

The trail takes you over sunny slopes under Krnice Plateau to the hill of Jelenk – the home of the Carniolan primrose and a paradise for botanical enthusiasts.

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From the old Zavratec Village, its old farm houses with ornately carved doorways, granary, fruit drying room and baroque church, the road leads across the softly rolling landscape of the Zavratec Plateau that unveils karst caves and archaeological remains of the past.

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Features » Granary at the Pri Možinu homestead • Hrečevc • Tomaž’s table • Bezjak Waterfall • Mercury springs • Matjaževe Kamre Caves

Features » Jelenk

View from Jelenk

Every year, the people of the Ledine Plateau went on a pilgrimage to the church of Mary on the Rock in Spodnja Idrija. The legend says that the Virgin Mary granted their wishes, protected them from hail and granted them a rich harvest. Today, the route goes in the opposite way – from Spodnja Idrija to Ledine.

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Jelenk (1107 m) rises above the confluence of the Idrijca and Kanomljica rivers. Its botanical diversity and various botanical treasures were the reason why many important men from the early 19th century came to visit it – explorers, botanists, and even a King. The most important factor in the popularity of Jelenk is the Primula genus, especially the endemic Primula carniolica, Carniolan primrose.

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Cycling trail • time: 1 h 30 min • Distance: 16,3 km

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The popular trail on the left bank of the Idrijca River runs in the place of the old main road between Spodnja Idrija and Tolmin.

The old Spodnja Idrija — Ledine pilgrimage route

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Jelenk

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Trail along the Idrijca River

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From Idrijske Krnice to Jelenk

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A difficult bike trail for experienced and well-equipped cyclists that want a nice view of the Idrijca Valley.

The plateau situated approximately 1000 m above sea level charms its visitors with its unspoiled nature, a variety of home-made products and an exquisite mosaic in the village’s small church.

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Try this level trail across the Zadlog Field, perfect for a family cycling trip, and observe how the karst ground, diverse climate and the turbulent past influenced the life of the local people and shaped their attitude toward natural resources. Climb the Špičasti vrh or visit the War museum.

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The Vojsko plateau with its extraordinary panoramic views is situated above the steep slopes that run along the Kanomljica and Idrijca rivers. In summer, it offers blooming meadows and in winter, panoramic cross-country skiing tracks.

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On a clear day, the surrounding hills offer magnificent views of the Adriatic Sea and all the way to Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia, as well as many marked trails. Possible hiking options are the panoramic summits Velika peč (1050 m), Čelkov vrh (1106 m) and Javornik (1240 m) – the highest summit in the Municipality of Idrija – and on a clear night, you can visit the observatory to rest your eyes on the night sky above Javornik.

Features » Čelkov vrh • Velika peč • Javornik • Astronomical Observatory Javornik

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