This circular path begins in front of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Brezje and gradually descends across several terraces into the valley of the Peračica stream. Not far from here green volcanic rock, known as Peračica tuff, was once extracted. On the edge of the the fields surrounding Brezje the path splits; either continue alongside the stream to walk the entire route or take a shortcut along a logging trail.
Start and end point: car park in front of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians (46.3284N, 14.2313E)
Length: 2.5 or 5.7km
Estimated time: 2 hours
Total height difference: 160m
Difficulty level: an easy walking trail
Signs: signposts and information boards
Custodian of the path: The Brezje Tourist Association
Before you set off on your way, pick up a copy of the map of themed hiking trails in Radovljica and the surroundings, available at the Radovljica and Begunje Tourist Information Centres.
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