The idyllic surroundings of the Carinthian hills, mountains, forests and sun-drenched hill villages will conjure up moments of relaxation and homeliness. Authentic and unspoiled nature! Proximity to cities, but at the same time distance from excessive pace and stress. Priceless peace, warmth and homeliness are at home in Carinthia.
Ravne na Koroškem was squeezed into a wide basin in the Spodnja Mežica valley, which is bordered by rich forests, and in the background from the south side stands the mighty Uršlja gora mountain. Since the iron industry is the most developed economic activity in the place, Ravne na Koroškem is a completely urbanized and distinctly working-class town. The orderly architectural image of the town is enriched by forma viva installations, steel and iron sculptures and, at the same time, unique works of art. The tradition of creating forma vivas has been going on for 50 years. As many as 36 sculptures enrich the architectural image of Ravne na Koroškem and surrounding areas.
In the Zgornja Mežica valley, more precisely in the Koprivna valley, you will continue on foot to the Ludranski vrh mountain. You will visit the mother of all lindens – the Najevnik linden tree (Najevska lipa), which has been known as the thickest tree in Slovenia for several decades. In 1969, forestry engineer Sgerm measured her trunk circumference at chest height of 11.24 m. According to legend, the linden tree was planted by the Turks, and its age is estimated at around 700 years. Today, the single trunk is thought to have grown from several trunks. Every summer, a traditional meeting of Slovenian statesmen and politicians takes place under this linden tree, about the Slovenian state and statehood. At the end of the trip, you will go to the Kumer farm, which has also been a mountain lodge since 1996, and is located at the top of the idyllic Koprivna valley and is arranged in a rustic style according to the regulations of the Mountaineering Association of Slovenia. The home is open every day of the year, and the farm is also on the K24 route.
Get ready for a fantastic, active, two-day trip to Carinthia!
Day 1
14:30 arrival at Youth Hostel Punkl
16:00 tour of the town of Ravne and forma viva sculptures – artistic sculptures made of iron and steel
17:00 – 19:00 dinner (announced)
19:15 – 19:45 pampering at the Ravne sports center (wellness and pool)
22:00 overnight stay at Youth Hostel Punkl
Day 2
08:30 – breakfast at the Youth Hostel Punkl
10:30 – 12:30 tour of Najevska lipa, Koprivna valley (visitors do the tour on their own, without a guide)
12:30 – 14:30 traditional Carinthian lunch – Mountain tourist farm Kumer (announced)
Transfers between viewing points are managed by the guests themselves. Where the tour is guided, we ask that guests be punctual or they stick to the timeline.
Contact of the Provider:
TIC Ravne / Visit Ravne
Gozdarska pot 18
2390 Ravne na Koroškem
T: +386 031 648 088
timi@zkstm.si
SCOUT REPORT
SCOUTS: Colleen and Marko
May 2024 Amazing adventure to Koroška! Our first trip to Koroška was an amazing experience! Our family - myself, Colleen, my husband Marko and our young daughter, started our journey on the beautiful drive from our hometown of Slovenska Bistrica. As we wound our way...