Sun Park
Loop between Velenje, the lakes and Šoštanj
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The circular route between Velenje, Šoštanj and the Šalek lakes offers one of the most varied recreational experiences in the Šalek Valley. Visitors are won over by the combination of well-maintained paths, water surfaces and open views that connect the urban environment with nature.
The highlight of the route are the Šalek lakes – Lake Velenje, Lake Škale and Lake Družmirje, which formed as a result of mining and today represent an important recreational and tourist area in the region.
The area between Velenje and Šoštanj is known for its developed infrastructure for walking, running and cycling, while at the same time offering quiet spots by the water and wide views over the valley. It is precisely because of this variety that the route is popular both with recreational visitors and with those looking for an active outing in nature.
Thanks to its longer circular design, good accessibility and the connection of several interesting points, this route is an excellent choice for a complete outing, relaxation or active exploration of the Šalek Valley.
GEO kazalo KAM - Šaleška dolina
Interaktivni tematski zemljevid GEO kazalo KAM - Šaleška dolina je namenjen prebivalcem, obiskovalcem in vsem, ki živijo v dolini. Na enem mestu združuje naravne znamenitosti, kulturno dediščino ter lokalno ponudbo in omogoča enostavno odkrivanje najbolj zanimivih točk v okolici.
Odkrijte več kot le najbolj znane točke.
Sistem vas usmerja tudi k manj obiskanih, skritim in avtentičnim doživetjem po celotni dolini – brez gneče, bolj lokalno, bolj doživeto.
Podjetnike vabimo, da se nam pridružijo in predstavijo svojo ponudbo.
Želim sodelovati Prebivalce in obiskovalce spodbujamo, da z nami delite svoje predloge in ideje, kaj še vključiti v portal.
Skupaj ustvarjamo pregledno, sodobno in privlačno predstavitev Šaleške doline.
Odkrijte več kot le najbolj znane točke.
Sistem vas usmerja tudi k manj obiskanih, skritim in avtentičnim doživetjem po celotni dolini – brez gneče, bolj lokalno, bolj doživeto.
Podjetnike vabimo, da se nam pridružijo in predstavijo svojo ponudbo.
Želim sodelovati Prebivalce in obiskovalce spodbujamo, da z nami delite svoje predloge in ideje, kaj še vključiti v portal.
Skupaj ustvarjamo pregledno, sodobno in privlačno predstavitev Šaleške doline.
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Church of St Mary
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