Discover Šmarjeta: Culture, Wine and Trails

Šmarjeta offers several distinct ways to shape your stay: church art, wine experiences and routes for cycling or hiking. Would you like to explore a work of art and the history of a building, discover wine experiences or include a route in your plans? The local themes appeal to different interests and give you a concrete basis for choosing the character of your stay.

Church and cultural heritage

St. Margaret’s Church in Šmarjeta was built between 1909 and 1928. Visitors can see a 17th-century painting of the Crucifixion there. The painting therefore belongs to a much earlier period than the church building. Those interested in sacred art will find a specific artistic subject to focus on alongside the building.

Dvorec Gregorčič is the birthplace of Slovenian ornamental artist Jože Karlovšek. A selection of Slovenian wines is also served at Dvorec. The selection may change; if you plan to visit for this offering, check availability in advance. The cultural highlights differ: at St. Margaret’s Church, the focus is a sacred subject, while at Dvorec the emphasis is on an artist’s life.

Wine and orientation

The “Izvir cvička” wine fountain offers a different perspective on wine. It serves wines from the surrounding vineyards; four of its five automated taps are used for wine tasting. Unlike the selection of Slovenian wines served at Dvorec Gregorčič, the focus here is on tasting wine from the taps. This gives you a way to distinguish between served wines and tasting at the fountain when planning your trip.

Moletova hiša houses a tourist information centre that informs visitors about the Šmarješke Toplice destination and helps them find their way around. The information therefore relates to Šmarješke Toplice. There is also a small shop selling local products and souvenirs. The range may change; if you are looking for a particular product, ask in advance. Also check the tourist information centre’s operating arrangements before your visit.

Hiking and cycling

The Šmarjeta hiking route is a 6 km loop. Its circular layout and length give you concrete points of reference when planning a hike; route details may be updated. For cycling, there is the “Ob vznožju Gorjancev” route. It is suitable for all cyclists, including less experienced riders and families. The difference between the information provided can help you choose between the two activities: for the hike, the loop format and length are specified; for the cycling route, its suitability for different experience levels is highlighted. Conditions on the cycling route may also change, so check the latest information before setting out.

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