The Dramlje Hiking Trail is considered one of the most beautiful and varied circular trails. Dramlje is known for its vineyards and small farm buildings. The well-marked trail leads us along roads, forest paths, and meadows through hills and valleys.
Trail description
The entire Dramlje hiking trail is 22 km long (6 hours of moderate walking), of which 8.5 km runs along the path of the legendary “Fourteenth Division”. The marked path leads from the Dramlje Primary School, past the birth house of Milan Zidanšek in Straža na Gori, by the Majger-Kožuh homestead, through Zgornje and Stare Slemene, by the Kumšek homestead, to the Charterhouse Žiče, across the valley of St. John to the church in Špitalič, where it turns right to Grušce by the Jankar homestead.
At Charterhouse Žiče, you can choose the second version of the path. At the oldest guest house in Slovenia (Gastuž), turn towards the south in the direction towards Dramlje to the top of the hill. At the house no. 15 in Stare Slemene, turn left up the hill, and enjoy the beautiful view of Dramlje and the entire eastern part of the Celje basin. The path along the watershed divide between the Sava and Drava rivers leads to Grušce. The path continues to Uršula hill, to the Alpine Post where the hike ends.
Alpine Post on Uršula
The Sacristan's House, which was transformed into an Alpine Post, is a cultural monument preserving the former appearance of the rural architectural heritage. Inside, there is a farmer’s room with a bread oven, black kitchen and a cellar with a press with a beam and stone. The mountain lodge is open during special events.
Traditional Hike on the Dramlje Hiking Trail
The traditional hike along the Dramlje mountain path is organised every year in February. Hike starts in Dramlje and ends at the mountain lodge on Uršula hill. Part of the route follows the path of the famous XIV Division.
Short summary:
- Easy circular hiking trail, 17 or 22 km, 800 meters of elevation gain
- Duration: 5 to 6 hours
- Trailhead at Dramlje Primary School (Dramlje 7a), with free parking available
- Self-service store at the starting point
- Two nearby dining options at the trailhead:
- Kava Bar Dramlje at the store
- Snack Bar Čater (Laze pri Dramljah 13)
