For the third time in the Pivska region. Our current wandering through the Pivska region took place in mid-March. After visiting the Ecomuseum of the Intermittent Lakes of Pivka, climbing the Holy Trinity , exploring the Museum of Military History and the Primož peak, this time we headed to the top of Šilentabor and ended the day at the Dina Museum. This trip was especially beautiful because of the awakening spring, which we noticed along the way when we were collecting flowers for tea - trumpets, violets, buttercups and lungwort.
Silentabor
- Starting point: Free parking in Pivka, at the bend at the traffic lights from the direction of Ljubljana towards Il. Bistrica, a little further from the train station.
- Walking time: We started walking around 10 am, as the climb to Šilentabor took an hour and a half. The circular tour back to Pivka, with the descent to Narin, took a total of 3 hours.
- Suitable for children: Those who are used to longer walks. The entire trail is perfect for families.
- Description of the route: The circular route is just over 11 km long, it is varied, with frequent ascents and descents. Very well marked with green signposts and markings. From the parking lot, you first head across the main road and up a wide macadam path, which leads you to the signpost for Šilentabor, where you turn right. Then the path descends down the hill, across meadows and then back into the forest. The climb begins at the fence all the way to the village of Šilentabor. The view we caught was fantastic: Vremščica, Slavnik, Nanos, Snežnik, Sveta Trojica. At the top there is a stamp and a registration book, benches, and at the top of the cliff we refreshed ourselves with a snack from our backpack. Šilentabor, with its 781 meters above sea level, is a place with a rich history and cultural heritage that dates back to the Middle Ages. Once upon a time, there was a mighty fortress there, which is now in ruins, but it is a testament to the turbulent times of battles and the importance of this strategic place over the centuries. From the village, we headed first past the church of St. Michael and then down to the village of Narin along a forested and shady path. Then through the village, across the railway line and slightly uphill again past the meadows back to Pivka.
Visiting the Dino Museum
The Dino Museum in Pivka took us on an educational journey into the world of wild animals that inhabit Slovenian forests. The emphasis is on beasts: lynxes, bears and wolves . The museum is modernly designed and through interactive stations we learned about the sounds these animals make, explored their tracks and even "stepped" into their world through virtual reality.
The museum not only educates about wildlife, but also raises awareness about the challenges these species face in the wild and the importance of their protection for the preservation of biodiversity.
A visit to the Dina Museum is an educational adventure that sheds light on important questions about the coexistence of humans and nature and highlights how each individual can contribute to preserving our planet. It is ideal for families who want to teach their children about the importance of nature conservation, as well as for wildlife and natural science enthusiasts.
- Tour time: Approximately 1 hour.
- Suitable for children: From three years old.
- We especially liked: the QUIZ and finding answers to the questions ( the worksheet you get when you buy your tickets), which of course we solved correctly and received cookies as a reward and kept the pencil (a really nice souvenir!).
- Price : €15 family ticket (we had a discount from previous museums).
So, now we've thoroughly explored Pivško. Next time, we'll go to another region. Which one do you suggest?
