A 10-kilometer trail leads from the center of Selnica to Sveti Duh na Ostrem vrhu, providing a clear framework for a day trip of around three hours. Hiking, cycling and cultural discoveries offer different ways to focus your stay in Selnica ob Dravi—from the ridges of the Kozjak to the history of shoemaking and hydropower.
Hiking trails by duration and landscape
The Aljaževa pot runs along the ridges of the Kozjak, past old farms and through unspoiled nature. Along the way, there are views of the Drava Valley. If you would like to compare another time frame for planning your day, consider the Lovsko naravoslovna učna pot: it has ten stops and takes a little over two hours at a relaxed walking pace. This gives you two differently described options—a day trip of around three hours and a route with ten stops for which a walking time of just over two hours is given. Check the current markings for the Lovsko naravoslovna učna pot on site.
Cycling also offers a specific route to follow. A 700-meter section of the Drava Cycling Route connects Selnica with Ruše. The route passes the HE Fala hydropower plant and continues through Selnica ob Dravi along the Jabolčna pot toward Ruše. As temporary detours are possible, check the latest route information before setting off. This lets you plan around the described connection without assuming an unverified travel time for the route.
Crafts, architecture and hydropower
The Čevljarska zbirka of the Hodnik family offers an insight into the history of shoemaking: its collection dates back to the 1930s and includes business documents, tools and shoe models. The “St Margaret” parish church adds another perspective on architectural history. Its origins are probably Romanesque; the chancel and tower are Gothic, while later alterations are Baroque. Two chapels were added in 1730 and 1760. The chronology makes it possible to follow the different building phases of a single church.
The HE Fala hydropower plant museum is part of the industrial heritage. It preserves the original machine hall with a horizontal Francis turbine and is designated a cultural monument of national importance. Tours are available for groups of at least five people by prior arrangement. Confirm the booking arrangements before you arrive.
Soven offers guided tours on natural wool processing, its products and the circular economy, as well as a felting workshop. Advance booking is required. These topics offer a different focus from the shoemaking collection: here, the emphasis is on wool and its processing, as well as the circular economy. This makes the two offerings distinct points of interest during a stay, without requiring you to plan them as a joint program.
Festivals and things to see in the municipality
The Pustni karneval Selnica ob Dravi takes place every year on the streets of Selnica. Masks are presented in the schoolyard of the primary school. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the current date and program. The Turistično društvo Selnica ob Dravi tourism association also organizes the biennial Praznik jabolk, which includes the selection of the Kraljica jabolk, as well as the biennial Štrudlfest. It is advisable to check the dates of these festivals in advance. On the Saturday around St Martin’s Day, a hike to Vinski vrh is held above Selnica, introducing local winemakers; here, too, check the date and program when planning your trip.
Viltuš Castle is another cultural and historical point of interest in the municipality. It is designated a cultural monument of national importance and has cultural-historical, landscape, art-historical and architectural, and historical significance. The castle is considered a characteristic example of a romantically designed late-19th-century castle in Slovenia. Tours of the Viltuš Botanical Park are organized by the Turistično društvo Selnica ob Dravi tourism association. If you plan to visit, confirm the date in advance.
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