The circular route »From the Lake to the Views« in Velenje combines the best that the Saleska Valley offers – well-maintained lake areas, green walking trails and viewpoints above the city. Velenje is renowned as one of the greener and more well-maintained cities in Slovenia, with strongly developed infrastructure for active leisure.
The route connects the area of Lake Velenje and Lake Skale, where visitors are greeted by peace, nature and wide opportunities for recreation. Lake Skale (385 m a.s.l.) is known for its tranquil surroundings, forests and pleasant trails for walking or running.
A special experience is provided by the viewpoints above the city and the modern landscaped areas by the lake, such as Vista – a park with a view that combines nature, vistas and social activity.
Thanks to its circular design, varied landscape and good accessibility, this route is an excellent choice for a relaxed outing, photography or active leisure in nature.
Open every day. Looking for a shop that is open even when you need it most? In our small but warm-hearted shop in Velenje we welcome you every day, including Sundays and holidays. We make sure you always have at hand the products you need for the home, everyday use, a snack or those unexpected moments when something runs out just when other shops are closed.
Pumptrack Velenje is a modern sports facility in Velenje, intended for cyclists, skateboarders and scooter riders of all generations – visit it and experience an adrenaline-filled ride and active leisure time in the heart of the Šalek Valley.
The Church of St Andrew in Velenje is an important sacred landmark in the centre of Velenje, known for its history, architecture and peaceful atmosphere – visit it and experience the spiritual and cultural heritage of the town of Velenje.
The church lies on a small rise on the edge of Velenje and was already mentioned in the mid-13th century. Its present-day core is still medieval or at least Renaissance, while the new part of the church dates from 1874. The building is valuable above all for its historical tradition and its dominant position, which makes it particularly distinguished in the landscape...
Ramšakov vrh is a popular lookout point near Velenje with wonderful views of the Šalek Valley and the surrounding hills – visit it for a relaxing hike and an unforgettable experience of nature.
Below Velenje Castle on the Castle Hill, a new ski jumping centre was opened in the spring of 2017, featuring as many as six ski jumps...
Sun Park Velenje is a pleasant town park in Velenje, ideal for walks, relaxation and family leisure time amid greenery – visit it and enjoy a peaceful corner of nature in the middle of the town.
The church below Velenje Castle, which appears in old records under the name Our Dear Lady in Velenje, is first mentioned in written sources in 1477. It is medieval in origin and was built at the same time as the settlement below the castle, that is, in the mid-13th century, as a proprietary church of the Lords of Velenje or as a branch church of the Škale parish...
Šoštanj Castle, also known as Pusti grad (German Schonstein), stands in the middle of a steep slope in the municipality of Šoštanj. The German name of the castle, on which the Slovenian name is also based, literally translated means beautiful stone, that is, the beautiful castle...
Tresimirs Spring The water from the spring rises from beneath the Lokovica slope. As early as the last century, the local inhabitants used it for drinking. They also "watered" sick livestock with it, because they believed it had healing properties...
A Gothic church in Skale near Velenje, a former Romanesque baptistery from the 13th century with vaults, portals and preserved frescoes, considered one of the most beautiful sacred monuments of the Saleska Valley – visit this unique historical sight in northern Slovenia.