Hike: Trail Drvošec - with breathtaking views of Lake Cerknica

Experience Lake Cerknica during a walk along the award-winning trail Drvošec , take a hay carriage ride called lojtrnik, and enjoy a delicious snack of wild plants and local harvest.

Lake Cerknica is a unique global phenomenon. The area changes annually from 0.1 km2 during the drought to 26 km2 when it is flooded. Where does this gigantic amount of water come from? Where does it disappear in the summer-time? What's going on underground? What does all this mean for humans, animals, and plants? 

You will get the answers to all these questions during a pleasant walk along trail Drvošec by the largest lake in Slovenia in the company of local guide Natalija Vrhunc. The trail is about 4 km long, not difficult and suitable for families with small children.

You will admire the beautiful views of the lake and its sinkholes from the observation decks, and you will also enjoy a delicious homemade snack on one of them. You will discover the secrets of nature with the help of interpretation didactic points, relax at the observatories and the 10-meter-high observation tower, and you will be taken back to the starting point by a hay carriage ride, which is a special experience itself. You will go home full of fresh air and expansive views, and with pieces of the blue-green puzzle of the Notranjska region in your heart.

Duration: from 10:00 to 13:30 (3,5 h)  
Meeting point: Dolenje Jezero, Visitor center Lake Cerknica (N 45.77283, E14.35748) 
Guide: Natalija Vrhunc  
Necessary equipment: hiking shoes, suitable clothes according to weather, hiking poles, drink, mosquito and ticks repellent 
Suitable for: everyone older than 6 years
Price: includes guiding, snack and hay carriage ride
- 28,00 € per person 
- 75,00 € - family ticket (2 adults + under age children)

Can also be held in english language.

The number of places is limited. We are accepting applications until Friday, July 26, via the application form on this page. More information at tic@notranjski-park.si or +386 31 668 223 (TIC Notranjski park). In case of available places, it will be possible to participate in the activity even without prior registration, in case of filling up, priority will be given to those who have registered.

Participation is at your own risk.

[NEW!] Participants of the Guided experiences can benefit from a 25% discount on tickets for the Visitor center Lake Cerknica! 
The discount will be calculated upon your invoice and details (first name, last name) with which you registered for the Guided experiences. You can redeem it until the end of 2024.

Without further notice, you can also visit the Museum of Lake Cerknica (in July and August, from Monday to Friday at 11:00, Saturday at 11:00 and 15:00, Sundays at 11:00; CLOSED on 15^th of August ), Križna cave (every day at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00) and the Visitor center Lake Cerknica