Limbuš: Wine, Hiking and Mariborsko jezero

Meranovo is located on Prinčev vrh above Limbuš. From wine-growing research and an organized tasting to the approximately one-hour Pot na Meranovo hike, there are plenty of specific options to consider when planning your trip. Mariborsko jezero adds water sports and scenery to the mix. If you’re looking for a hotel in Limbuš, you can choose the focus of your stay: wine, culture, hiking or water.

Meranovo: Wine and tastings

Meranovo is a center for research into winegrowing and wine production. The estate’s gene bank includes more than 400 different grape varieties. This gives the name Meranovo a clear connection to regional winegrowing—whether you’re most interested in the vines, the tasting or the accompanying visitor program.

Meranovo offers organized wine tastings for groups of 10 to 50 people. They include a tour of the estate and a visit to the hybrid exhibition “Archduke Johann, Father of Meranovo.” If you’re planning a tasting, check the booking details in advance.

Hiking and cycling

The Pot na Meranovo is a 3.7-kilometer hike that takes about an hour and is considered less demanding. Its starting point in Limbuš is at the intersection of Ob Blažovnici and Pod gričem streets. The route crosses the hill where Lembach Castle once stood, then follows the Vrhov Dol ridge to Meranovo. There are beautiful views along the way.

BIKE Maribor offers a different way to explore the area: its route is a circular cycling trail through Maribor and the surrounding settlements. It follows existing local and city roads, public paths and cycle paths, and in some places also cycle paths alongside national roads. The routes therefore differ in character: the Pot na Meranovo is a hike with a specified length and approximate duration; BIKE Maribor is a loop through the city and surrounding settlements.

Mariborsko jezero: Scenery and water sports

Mariborsko jezero is designated a protected landscape park. Sailing, surfing and rowing are possible on the lake. The southern shore is mostly wooded and has shallow areas considered interesting habitats by the water. The lake therefore combines sporting activities with a landscape whose shores are also of interest as a habitat.

A Drava Center brochure from June 2020 lists kayaks, canoes, SUP boards and rowboats for hire in Limbuš. If you’re including this option in your travel plans, check current availability before your trip.

Historical traces in Limbuš

Limbuš Castle stood on Grajski grič above the village of Limbuš in the Municipality of Maribor. Today, only ruins remain, overgrown by green hills. The original Gothic church in Limbuš was built around 1300 and first mentioned in writing in 1387. Another point of artistic and historical interest is the Kronane glave Chapel, which houses the famous Grozdni altar from the early 18th century.

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Go to the broader travel overview: Maribor.