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THROUGH THE IDRIJA GEOPARK

Take a stroll

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HOW STRIKINGLY NATURE AND CULTURE MEET

Discover

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THE MYSTERIOUS IDRIJA MINE UNDERGROUND

Explore

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INTO THE GORGEOUS WORLD OF RAVINES AND FORESTS

Wander

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THE VAST KARSTIFIED HIGH PLATEAUS

Explore

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TO PANORAMIC PEAKS

Hike

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THE DELICATE IDRIJA LACE

Admire

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THE CULINARY DELIGHTS MADE OF SELECT LOCAL INGREDIENTS

Taste

WELCOME TO THE IDRIJA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

An Experience of Natural and Cultural Heritage

The Idrija Geopark covers the area of the Municipality of Idrija. Its rich natural and cultural heritage makes it one of the most fascinating regions of Slovenia. Its position at the crossroads of the Alps and the Dinarides accounts for an extremely diverse and varied terrain with deep ravines, vast plateaus, and high peaks offering vistas ranging from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Through the centuries, generations who lived here were adept at sustainable living with the region’s natural resources, and despite the 500-year-old history of mercury mining in the area, the region’s natural environment remains pristine and unblemished. Despite difficult living conditions, the region of Idrija is home to kind, resourceful, and creative people.

In the company of more than 150 destinations of excellence from all over the world.

RICH NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Let’s Experience

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Natural Heritage

Idrijja Ore Deposit
Wild Lake
Idrija Fault

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Cultural Heritage

Anthony’s Main Road and Hg Smelting Plant
Idrija Municipal Museum
Idrija Lace School

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Experiences

Visitor Centre
Upper Idrijca Landscape Park
Hiking and Cycling Trails

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WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITION MEET

Digital Content

INTERACTIVE MAP

Danube Geotour

VIRTUAL PANORAMAS

City infopoint MIT 360 VP

DISCOVER THE GEOPARK WITH OUR APP

TeachOUT app

GEOPARK TRAILS

Trail descriptions and GPX coordinates

Link to: Center za obiskovalce

IDRIJA GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE

An Interactive Journey through Geological History

Have you ever wondered how the forces of Earth shape nature and humankind, or what natural treasures can be found in the Idrija region? Or why the Idrija Geopark is split into two parts, and why its most famous lake is called the Wild Lake? Families, individuals, groups, and school groups are all welcome to join us in a journey that will help find the answers to all these questions and more. Seeing the Written in the Rocks exhibit will help you decide which of Idrija’s many natural wonders you would like to see.

PRESENTATION

COLLECTIVE TRADEMARK

Idrija Selected

  • The Idrija – Selected certificate indicates the GUARANTEED QUALITY of the select products made by nature and people in the Idrija region.

  • ORIGINALITY, QUALITY and HAND-MADE PRODUCTION are the most important characteristics of artisan products with the Idrija – Selected certificate, whether decorative or applicative.

  • The Idrija – Selected mark of excellence also brands notable EXPERIENCES of the Idrija region – those that offer the visitor insight into the local way of life, the region’s people, and its rich culinary heritage.

Idrija UNESCO Global Geopark

294 km²
OF VAST AREAS
11,800
LOCAL INHABITANTS
746 m
AVERAGE ALTITUDE
21 °
AVERAGE SLOPE
79 %
COVERED IN FOREST

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