Green slopes laced with charming, sun-drenched vineyards. Friendly locals offering all the necessary refreshments for the body and soul. Lovely trails running across the picturesque region, past numerous natural attractions, to vantage points affording views of vineyards, to the beautiful green valley of the river Krka, and on to the mysterious, mythological Gorjanci Hills. Here in the bosom of the forests is the source of rejuvenating water, the Gospodična source, as a tale about Gorjanci has it. What undoubtedly gives us energy and new power is the thermal water of nearby Terme Šmarješke Toplice, the healing effects of which have been known for centuries.
Part of the spa is the Nordic Walking Centre; close by are as many as nine marked Nordic walking trails extending more than 60km. We walk through the vineyards, past scenic villages, stop at vantage points and always reach the fascinating Otočec Castle. But this is only the beginning of uncovering the mysteries beyond the walls of nearby castles, and learning about the peacefulness and beauty of other cultural and historical attractions of one of the most beautiful regions of Slovenia.
All this is Dolenjska. Its natural beauty can be soaked up in the most primal of ways, on two legs. On foot. For all seasons and for everyone. Families with children who are only just starting to experience nature, and the elderly who spend their time actively.
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