FINALIST#6: Cycling in the footsteps of Rogatec’s traditional crafts and the Likof na taberhi festival

Over two days, visitors discover Rogatec through a unique blend of cultural heritage, cycling, local gastronomy and authentic countryside experiences. Nestled beneath the scenic slopes of Donačka Gora Mountain, Rogatec Rogatec reveals the traditions, craftsmanship and stories that have shaped this remarkable landscape for centuries.

The experience begins at Strmol Manor Rogatec, where visitors  explore Rogatec’s rich stonemasonry and glassmaking heritage  through exhibitions and stories of local craftsmen. After refreshments at the Manor Café, guests set off on an e-bike adventure through the cultural landscape surrounding Rogatec. Along the route, they visit the remains of the region’s first forest glassworks, the source of the Sotla River and a historic sandstone quarry, gaining insight into the natural resources and traditional crafts that once shaped local life.

After an overnight stay at Glamping Pod Goro, the second day begins with a visit to Donačka Gora Mountain, one of Slovenia’s most distinctive peaks, renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views. Visitors then continue to Slovenia’s largest open-air museum, where they explore traditional rural architecture and everyday life at their own pace with the help of an English-language audio guide.

The highlight of the programme is the 28th Likof na Taberhi, a traditional harvest celebration marking the end of the grain harvest while preserving local rural heritage.

The journey concludes with meetings and conversations with local artisans, tourism providers and people who continue to preserve Rogatec’s traditions and way of life.

Day 1
14:00 – Arrival and Check-in at Glamping Pod Goro
Arrival and accommodation at Glamping Pod Goro, nestled beneath the scenic slopes of Donačka Gora Mountain.
15:00–16:30 – Guided Tour of Strmol Manor Rogatec
16:30–17:00 – Refreshments at the Manor Café
              * Coffee, tea or homemade lemonade
17:30–19:00 – Visit to Donačka Gora mountain
           * Drive to Rudijev dom Mountain Lodge
           * Presentation of the destination’s hiking opportunities
           * Panoramic photography and filming
19:30 – Dinner and free evening at Glamping Pod Goro
           * Dinner
           * Relaxation in the outdoor jacuzzi
           * Overnight stay

Day 1
Breakfast
07:30–10:30 – E-bike Experience: Cycling in the Footsteps of Rogatec’s Traditional Crafts
          * Trlično – the story of the region’s first forest glassworks (glažuta)
          * The source of the Sotla River
          * Historic sandstone quarry and Rogatec’s stonemasonry heritage
          * Stop at a local hunting lodge
10:30–11:00 – Return and refreshments
12:00–13:30 – Rogatec Open-Air Museum
          * Tasting of ričet, a traditional Slovenian barley and bean stew, served with homemade bread
13:30–16:30 – Free time
17:00–20:00 – 28th Likof na Taberhi – Traditional harvest celebration

Visitors experience one of the region’s most authentic heritage events featuring:

• Traditional grain threshing demonstrations
• Laundry washing at the village well
• Traditional crafts demonstrations
• Folk music and singing
• Local gastronomy
• Marjeta’s Craft Fair
• 10th Best Cheese Pastry Competition of the Obsotelje and Kozjansko Region, followed by a tasting of the award-winning traditional cheese pastry

Contact of the Provider:
Zavod za kulturo, turizem in razvoj Rogatec
Pot k ribniku 6, 3252 Rogatec
T: +386 03 818 62 00
E: info@rogatec.si
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