Resnik: Hiking and Cultural History

Resnik offers several distinct points of interest for planning a trip: an exceptional cultural landscape, a circular hike that passes through the village, and cultural, historical and artistic themes. When choosing a hotel, you can consider whether hiking, a church visit, or exploring regional history and art should shape your stay. The details below give these interests a more concrete outline.

Cultural Landscape and Circular Hike

The Resnik–Skomarje area is designated as an exceptional cultural landscape within the Južno Pohorje complex for the comprehensive protection of cultural heritage. This landscape designation sits alongside the individual architectural and cultural themes associated with Resnik. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between an interest in the cultural landscape and specific historical or artistic subjects.

The Rogla–Terme Zreče circular hike is 25.9 kilometres long. Its route passes via Hotel Planja, the settlement of Nune, Resnik, Ošlakova kovačija, Hotel pod Roglo, Loška gora and Terme Zreče. Resnik is therefore part of a route with several explicitly named stops. The route length and sequence of places give you two concrete points of reference if you would like to include hiking in your trip plans. You can consider the hiking aspect as a separate focus alongside the cultural themes.

House Resnik 22 and the Church of St. James

House Resnik 22 preserves an oven and a substantial part of its furnishings inside. Its arrangement and floor plan offer insight into rural life from the mid-19th century onward. Both the preserved objects and the layout are among the historic details passed down through the house.

The “Cerkev sv. Jakoba na Resniku” is one of the smallest churches in Slovenia. It has probably stood at its current location since the 15th century. Admission is free, and visits can be arranged in advance with TIC Zreče. If you would like to include a visit to the church in your stay, plan ahead and make this arrangement.

Events Between Tradition and Art

The Jakobovi dnevi in Resnik were held in 2012 and 2014. The 2014 programme included a hike, a Mass and a social gathering. These three elements offer a concrete picture of how the event was organised at the time: it brought together physical activity, a religious occasion and time spent in the community. For a culture-focused stay, they complement the historical connections of the house and church with an events theme.

The “Skumavčevi likovni dnevi” is a multi-day gathering of artists, local residents and friends of Resnik. The gathering began in 2008; in 2026, it was listed as its 18th edition. Works created during the event remain in the “Skumavčeva galerija” gallery in the Dom krajanov. This art theme therefore encompasses both the multi-day gathering and the works created there that remain on display. Information about the event offers a different way to explore Resnik’s culture than the historical perspective on the house and church.

Orientation and Accommodation Planning

A hiking trail leaflet and maps for hiking and cycling routes were produced for Resnik between 2020 and 2022. Check whether these materials are available before your trip. They can supplement your orientation along the routes described.

The motorhome site in Resnik opened for use on 9 March 2022. It has four pitches across a total area of 200 square metres, four electricity connections, a station for emptying toilet cassettes, and electricity and water supplies. If you are considering this site in your plans, check whether it is currently operating before you travel.

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