Litija: Hotels, Mine and Hiking Trails

Litija’s history includes the wooden bridge that was built in 1855 as the first bridge in Zasavje. It connected Litija and Gradec and became a landmark of the town as well as an urban promenade.

Culture and History

The Litija Town Museum presents the history and urban life of Litija. This includes timber rafting and shipping on the Sava, the railway and Sitarjevec Mine. In the old town stands the parish church of St Nicholas; it was expanded into a cross-shaped church in several construction phases. The church in Litija is open daily from morning until evening for personal prayer.

Farbar Turn, also known as Litijski Turn, is considered the oldest building in Litija. Historians date its construction to the 14th century. On the outskirts of Klenik stands an enlarged replica of the Vačer Situla. It can be reached on foot via the Avenue of Creativity, across prehistoric ground.

Nature

Limonite stalactites can be seen in the main tunnel of Sitarjevec Mine. The mine is considered the only known place in Central Europe with growing limonite stalactites. More than 60 different mineral species have been found in the mine; some of them can be seen in the tourist area of the mine. The tour of the main tunnel leads through an authentic mining environment and lasts up to two hours.

Hiking and Activities

The Levstik Trail connects Litija and Čatež. It begins on Levstikova ulica in the old town of Litija and is marked with more than 80 information boards. The Badjura Trail runs through the surrounding hills and encircles the valley of Litija and Šmartno. It is one of the circular mountain hiking trails registered by the Alpine Association of Slovenia.

The GEOSS Adventure Park features seven different treetop climbing courses and a 915-metre-long zip line. From Laze, you can return to Litija by train.

Local Experiences

In Oglarska dežela near Dole Pri Litiji, visitors can learn about the long-standing tradition of making charcoal kilns and producing charcoal, and actively take part in this work with wood and fire. Traditional miners’ food, “Sitarjevška mal'ca”, is served at Sitarjevec Mine.

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