The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Radlje Ob Dravi

Great excursion destination, no special equipment necessary

We're camping here tonight, too. Besides us, there's only one other camper with a caravan. The staff is very friendly, but they don't seem to promote camping here much. A beautiful and refreshing swimming lake, a bar, and a restaurant with simple (fast food) meals. I can recommend it, especially since it's the first campsite after Maribor.

The Church of St. Pancras, which belongs to the parish of Remšnik, stands at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, at the end of the Radelce ridge right next to the border with Austria. It was first mentioned in 1490, and after being destroyed during the Turkish invasions in 1532, it was rebuilt around 1655. For centuries, it was a popular pilgrimage and excursion point due to its location and observation tower, from which a view opens towards Austria, Kapla, Duh na Ostre Vrh, Brezni Vrh and Remšnik. After the First World War, the border between the Kingdom of SHS and Austria ran right through the middle of the church, until, according to an agreement in 1966, it was entirely on the Slovenian side. During the time of Yugoslavia, it suffered severe damage – it was used as a stable and the interior was damaged – but it was restored between 1962 and 1966. The church consists of a rectangular nave, a presbytery, a sacristy and a separate bell tower with a viewing platform, which is closed in winter. Masses are held only a few times a year, usually bilingual, as many believers also come from Austria. Of particular importance are Pancras Sunday in May, Pentecost Monday, the feast of St. Aleš in July and "Beautiful Sunday" in mid-September. Saint Pancras, who is often depicted as a young man with a martyr's crown and a sword or palm, is the patron saint of early Christians, an intercessor against false testimony, headaches and cramps, and one of the fourteen intercessors in emergencies.

Mahrenberg Castle is a former medieval castle, the ruins of which are located above the settlement of Radlje ob Dravi. It was built in the 12th century as an important fortress to control the Drava valley. Today, only the remains of the walls and some buildings have been preserved, testifying to its former strategic and architectural value. The ruins are accessible via a marked path and offer a beautiful view of the surroundings.

It's also a great place to camp overnight, but the owners don't seem to be that well-prepared for bike campers. 😉 A good option for a stop on the leg to Maribor.

From the top of the bell tower you have a sensational view of the valley to Slovenia and Austria

The bell tower offers a fantastic view of both Slovenia and Austria. It's worth climbing up to the viewing platform.

Tertinek Restaurant