Typical for Gorjanci is mixture of cultural and natural heritage with famous nature and botanical curiosities, clear water and famous hospitable people. Beechen forest is full of birds, foxes, deers, rabbits, squirrels, sometimes wild pigs or even bears. But don't be afraid it's almost impossible to have meeting with wild animal. They are very shy, because Gorjanci wild forest is quiet and calm, to rest your mind and fill your soul with positive energy.

Foto: Milan Rejec

Gorjanci is kind of national park, with national border to Croatia. Highest peak is Trdinov vrh with tall radio tower. When you find GeoCache, it's just the begining of your quest....

Let's take a look in geology first:

Limestone layers at eastern end of Gorjanci in Sutna place were formed in deep sea 95M years ago.		Sand mine near Camberk - sand for many new Slovenia highways

Limestone regions of karst forms miraculous forms in caves. Just 15km from GeoCache location is one small, but wonderful caveKostanjeviška jama, which is open for turists. I think you will not regret cheap entrance fee. Cave is over 1.000m long and it's one of largest in area.

There are many other caves hidden in Gorjanci, just calling to hide some GeoCaches.

Gorjanci are full of water. There are many creeks: Klamfer, Pendirjevka, Kobila, Lačni potok, Obrh, Studena in Sušica, Žbičje, Sovpat, Babni, Šumeči in Vrtaški potok, Prežeški graben, Mlečnico, Kamnišček, Vratljanski potok, Globoko, Drški studenec....

Many slopes, waterfalls and wild waters are rare in area. They just call for visit in hot summer. They hide many different animals, which depend on fresh and clear water.

Many of this waters are unique, like Minutnik. Its flow vary over time with over 1:3 ratio. Close to Vinka Paderšiča hut is wellspring Gospodična, known as healthy and rejuvenescence power (picture below).

Gorjanci meadows hide several endemical flowers, like shown in photos.

• kranjski šebenik (Erysimum carniolicum)
• panonska detelja (Trifolium panonicum)
• lepi čeveljc (Cypripedium calceolus)
• zlati klobuk (Lilium martagon)
• brstična lilija (L. bulbiferum)
• kranjska lilija (L. camiolicum).

Trees are old and tall. There are many interesting lime trees in vilages under the Gorjanci. Widest lime tree found in this area is in Gorenje Vrhpolje vilage, called turška lipa or turkish lime tree with circumference 625 cm

Gorjanci zoology is not known very good.

Many burial places are known from the Middle Ages. Locations are: Tisovec, Trnišče, Zidani gaber, Na hribcu, Grobišče, Gradišče, Oštras, Vlaška pot, Cerov Log, Novi Prežek, Mihovo, Gorenje Vrhpolje in Gradec nad Mihovim.

Very turbulent history is result of agitated events by the end of 12th century. This was the time when many castles and forts were built.In the year 1234 Spanheims set cistercijan cloister near Kostanjevica called "Fontis sanctae Mariae", in 1407 Celeian count Herman II built kartuzija Pleterje.

Many turkish warriors crossed area in 15th century. Some WW2 monuments are in the area, mostly as memory to herioc events and people from Gorjanci.

Many ruins are not very well investigated. Pligrim church st. Danijel where GeoCache* is hidden is in very bad shape. There's no evidence about this site, but it's placed in quiet place, suitable for short walk or to start route to the peak of Gorjanci.

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Close to Pleterje clister is etnological site (skansen) with many original buildings showing old fashions and life in the past.

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