Muta: Churches, Craftsmanship and River Landscapes

Muta brings together the terraces and flat stretches of the Drava Valley with a hilly hinterland along the state border. The pre-Alpine landscape is characterized by rich flora and a relatively large number of surface waters. If you are looking for a hotel in Muta, you might first consider whether you would like to focus on architectural and craft history or on rivers and hills during your stay.

Churches and Craftsmanship in Muta

The Rotunda of St. John the Baptist stands at the confluence of the Bistrica and the Drava. Its features include a circular nave, a shingle roof and a small roof turret. The nave is lit by an original semicircular Romanesque window; the chancel has three Gothic windows. The rotunda therefore offers a chance to see both the circular form of the nave and windows from the Romanesque and Gothic traditions.

St. Margaret’s Parish Church in Zgornja Muta was first mentioned as a chapel in 1349 and as a parish church between 1460 and 1465. Its Baroque furnishings date from the 17th century. A tombstone dating from 1595 is also set into the exterior façade. The dates represent different aspects of the church: its early mentions, its furnishings, and a specific detail on the façade.

The perspective on cultural history can be broadened from churches to crafts. The Museum of Blacksmithing, Foundry and Firefighting is located in the former Kienhofen estate. It preserves blacksmithing, foundry and firefighting products from the 18th century and presents the more than 400-year tradition of these three fields in Muta. Two different time spans are involved: products from the 18th century and a tradition spanning more than four centuries.

Rivers, Waterfall and Trails

The landscape also offers specific landmarks. Sedelnik Waterfall is considered the highest waterfall in the Kozjak area. Near the Ecological Chapel, a bridge crosses the Bistrica and leads to the waterfall. A marked mountain trail to Sv. Jernej also starts near the chapel; the walk takes about an hour and a half. The time given for this trail is explicitly approximate, while the bridge over the Bistrica is the reference point described for the route to the waterfall.

Mitnica is in Spodnja Muta, a sports and tourism park on the banks of the Bistrica and the Drava. Tourist information and brochures from providers in the wider area are available there. The grounds include an open-air natural amphitheater; a nearby sports field is intended for events. Municipal renovation work was announced in August 2026. Check the current status of the facilities before visiting.

These options offer different themes to consider when planning a trip: churches and the museum provide starting points for exploring cultural and craft history, while the rivers, waterfall and marked mountain trail highlight the landscape. The approximate walking time to Sv. Jernej can help you fit this route into your day.

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