Šentjanž between hiking trails and mining history

Šentjanž combines hiking trails with a history shaped by mining and cultural points of interest. The trails and themes offer several concrete starting points for planning a stay. If you’re looking for a hotel in Šentjanž, you can first decide whether hiking, mining history, or culture should be the focus of your trip.

Hiking trails for different time budgets

The section of the Sevniška planinska pot between Sevnica and Šentjanž is about 23 km long and takes six to seven hours on foot. The mining-themed trail Rudarska tematska pot Tk pav starts in Šentjanž at Videm. It is 5.1 km long, takes about two hours, and has a moderate difficulty level. Along the way, it passes Črna mlaka, a pond formed on the site of a former open-pit mine. The Krekova pot starts in front of the church in Šentjanž, takes four to five hours, and is suitable for all hikers. It runs along forest paths and past vineyards.

Three different time slots are available for planning: about two hours, four to five hours, and six to seven hours on foot. In terms of duration, the Krekova pot falls between the shorter mining-themed trail and the longer section of the Sevniška planinska pot. This lets you choose a hike based on the time available and the theme you’re interested in.

Mining history and landscape

Tag bau is described as a young primeval forest on the site of a former open-pit lignite mine. The Šentjanž lignite mine near Krmelj operated from 1834 to 1962. These offer different perspectives on mining history: a landscape on a former mining site and the history of a named mine, set within a specific time period.

Church, remembrance, and art

The parish church of St. John the Baptist in Šentjanž was first mentioned in 1526 and is a three-nave building. “Three-nave” refers to the building’s division into three church naves. The first mention and the architectural form thus offer two distinct points of reference for understanding the church.

A memorial plaque to Janez Evangelist Krek, who died in Šentjanž in 1917, is located at the rectory. The Pot Milana Majcna trail commemorates the heroic struggle and resistance of local residents Milan Majcen and Janči Mevželj. A collection of paintings by Toman from Šentjanž is housed in the cultural centre.

Market and art academy

The Šentjanška tržnica has been held every year on the last Sunday in September since 2010. If you include a visit to the market in your travel plans, you can schedule your stay to coincide with it.

A description from 2021 portrays the ArtEko Šentjanž art academy as a week-long event that has been held for many years at the confluence of the Pekel and Mrzli potok streams. It is attended by artists from Slovenia, Italy, and Croatia.

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