Mozirje: Flower Park, Carnival and Walking Trails

On the banks of the Savinja lies the Mozirski gaj flower park; Mozirje is also known for the Pust Mozirski carnival and a range of walking and hiking trails, which can all be highlights of a stay. You can choose between garden and cultural experiences, a tasting, and trails with very different stated durations.

Flower Park and Events

At Mozirski gaj, the flower park and the ethnographic heritage of the Upper Savinja Valley come together: the park includes objects from this heritage, a herb garden and a rock garden. A viewing tower completes the grounds. So a visit offers more than a view of plants; traditional objects and gardening are also part of what makes this place distinctive.

Events for visitors take place at Mozirski gaj throughout the year. If you would like to plan your visit around a particular date, check the event schedule in advance, as individual dates may change. The walking route from the Mozirje TIC to Mozirski gaj is 0.8 kilometres long, takes about 30 minutes and leads to the flower park and open-air museum. It is suitable for families with small children.

Pust Mozirski: Customs and Parade

Mozirje’s carnival, Pust Mozirski, includes carnival celebrations, a children’s masquerade and an international carnival. Its customs include okol'ofiranje, the handover of municipal administration and the burial of the carnival puppet. The international parade takes place in the afternoon on the streets of Mozirje, with groups from Slovenia and other countries taking part. As details of the annual programme may change, it is worth checking the announced event dates before travelling.

Walks and Hiking Trails

Two trails start at the Golte Hotel, but differ in duration and destinations. The Rabbit Trail is suitable for all ages and takes one hour and 30 minutes, passing an artificial lake, a small chapel, the Mozirska koča mountain hut and the alpine garden. The Chamois Trail takes two hours and 15 minutes, is aimed at older children and adults, and leads to Ledenica Cave and the Jezerca lakes. You can take the stated walking time and the destinations listed for each trail into account when choosing.

The Golte plateau also has hiking trails that pass an artificial lake, Ledenica Cave, small lakes and a small chapel. For a shorter walk, consider the Žabja pot Blate: this easy, 3.5-kilometre forest trail runs past the Blate ponds in the direction of Rečica ob Savinji. Green frog symbols on the trees mark the route; it is suitable for families with children.

The Pešpot Mozirje–Loke is also an easy walking route and suitable for families with children. It is 4.5 kilometres long and takes about one hour. At 17 kilometres and approximately five hours, the Pot do izvira Ljubije is a considerably longer option. Comparing the stated trail lengths and walking times helps you distinguish shorter walks from a longer outing, without treating the routes as equivalent.

Tasting and a Playful Visit to the Town

At Enoteka Mozirje, the “Okusi Zgornje savinjske doline” tasting pairs Zgornje savinjski želodec with non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. The tasting menus also include sliced Zgornje savinjski želodec and homemade cheese. If you plan this experience, confirm availability and booking conditions in advance, as they may change.

Čebelica Gaja offers another way to discover Mozirje. Its playful route winds between the old market houses. Those who guess the password can look forward to a sweet surprise at a pastry shop. Availability and arrangements for visits may change; check the current visiting conditions before making plans.

Discover more destinations: Nazarje, Gornji Grad, Mozirje, Solčava, Rečica Ob Savinji, Luče, Ljubno ob Savinji, Bočna, Radegunda, Šmihel nad Mozirjem.

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