The Unique Dovžan Gorge and the town of Tržič

On a walk through the picturesque Dovžan gorge a local guide will explain the exceptional geological wealth of the gorge. The trip continues with a tour of the old town centre of Tržič, which is lower in the valley and which was shaped by its rich former craft tradition.

The tour includes visits to:

• Guided Tour of Dovžan gorge
• Guided Tour of Old town centre of Tržič
• Guiding on the Bus
• Organisation

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The trip begins in the Dovžan gorge – a picturesque valley with an exceptional geological wealth, where a local guide will reveal a fascinating story about unusual living creatures and changes to the environment in the distant geological past.

Full of new knowledge, you will next head for the old town of Tržič, where you will be greeted by a dragon from a rooster's egg, which, according to local legend, is responsible for the emergence of today's Tržič. In addition to the legend, your guide will reveal more tales about shoemakers, hosiers, tanners, dyers and blacksmiths, who in their work utilised the force of the waters of the Mošenik stream and the Tržiška Bistrica river and the proximity of the lively trade route across the Ljubelj pass in the thriving trade town.

After a guided tour of the town, you can visit the contemporary renovated Tržič Museum, which is housed in the interesting ambience of a former tannery. The museum's interactive exhibits of local trades along with the Slovenian Skiing Museum are interesting for both adults and children, while in Kurnik house – the oldest building in the town – you can try your hand at baking Tržiška flika (flatbread with cream and cumin) and try some goodies from 'pig heaven'!

Along the way you can also visit:

• Tržič Museum
• Kurnik house
• Dr. Tone Pretnar memorial room
• Mebron foundry
• Tekec nativity scene

Sports/hiking footwear is recommended!