Rogašovci: Hiking Trails and Cultural Heritage

There are several themes to explore during a stay in Rogašovci: hiking trails, natural sites, churches, a historic mill and village architecture. The municipality is part of Goričko Landscape Park and the Goričko Wine Route.

Hiking Trails, High Points and Natural Sites

At 418 metres, Sotinski breg is the highest point in Prekmurje and Goričko. Locals also call it Kugla or Prekmurski Triglav. The tower on the hill can be reached via a geological educational trail, which forms part of the Pomurska Mountain Trail. Sotinski breg is a prominent high point; the Vrbova pot hiking trail offers a different experience: it starts at Slatinski vrelec in Nuskova, follows the Ledava between Rogašovci, Sveti Jurij and Večeslavci, then leads to Pertoča, passing the Church of St Helena.

Distinctive reddish-orange iron oxide deposits can be found at Slatinski vrelec in Nuskova and along the stream flowing from it. There is an information board and a covered rest area for hikers and cyclists beside the spring. This spot therefore combines a natural feature with a practical place to take a break. At Čarni kamen in Ocinje, by contrast, visitors can enjoy a peaceful woodland setting right on the Austrian border: a small clearing with two wooden benches and an information board serves as a rest area in nature.

The local legend about Čarni kamen is also part of the site’s character. It tells of three black stones that once lay in the forest around Ocinje. The gravel road to Čarni kamen forms part of a cross-border hiking route between Slovenia and Austria. Visitors interested in Serdiški breg can reach it via an access road or on foot. The hut there is often used for social and cultural events and can be rented for private celebrations or picnics.

Another hiking destination is the Klopca ljubezni in Serdica. It has been there since November 2023 and is part of a nationwide Slovenian project. Hikers can scan the QR code to create a personalised interactive album. These places offer a variety of experiences: a high point, a riverside trail, a woodland rest area and an interactive feature for hikers.

Churches, a Mill and Village Architecture

The Church of St George in Sveti Jurij dates back to the 12th or 13th century. The present-day church preserves the original presbytery and bell tower. The Church of St Helena at Pertoča is first mentioned in historical sources in 1425. Its presbytery was renovated in 2009 according to the vision of Marko Ivan Rupnik. The religious and symbolic ensemble includes a new altar, ambo, baptismal font, tabernacle and mosaic.

Dajčev mlin in Sotina is a complex consisting of a multi-storey roller mill building and a ground-level sawmill on the Ledava. The complex was powered by water, using water turbines, until 1959; after that, it switched to electric power.

A wooden bell tower stands in the Ocinje cemetery. It is believed to have been built around 1750 and was restored to its original form in 2000. It is one of the best-preserved examples of architectural heritage in Pomurje. In Sveti Jurij, Farovški vodnjak is an important surviving monument of local cultural heritage. It was extensively restored in 2010 and is now considered a well-preserved example of traditional village architecture. Locals estimate that it is more than 100 years old.

The Binkoštna Church in Nuskova is an important part of the municipality’s religious and cultural heritage and belongs to one of Slovenia’s oldest Pentecostal communities. Its community dates back to 1939, when the first religious service was held there. The church gives visitors the opportunity to discover Goričko’s diverse religious and cultural heritage.

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For the wider travel overview: Murska Sobota.