ROUTE 8: TO THE HALOZE VINEYARDS
A moderately difficult route across Ptujsko Polje to the foothills of Haloze.
TOP ATTRACTIONS ON THE ROUTE
- Ptuj Lake
- Muretinci Castle
- Borl Castle
- Cirkulane Heritage Park
- Church of Saint Anne
ATTRACTIONS ON THE ROUTE
- Ptuj Ring: A ring that will frame your unforgettable photo memory of Ptuj.
- TIC Ptuj: Tourist information, publications and souvenirs in the center of the Old Town
- Ptuj Castle: One of the most magnificent castles in Slovenia that houses exceptional collections of the Ptuj – Ormož Regional Museum.
- Panorama archaeological site: An archaeological site with abundant remains of Roman Poetovio, which now serves as the town’s promenade.
- Ptuj Lake: The largest Slovenian perennial lake is also one of the most attractive ones. Over 230 bird species can be found nesting in the protected area around the water.
- Muretinci Castle
- Ethnological heritage collection in Markovci: A collection of carnival masks and characters is exhibited in the Markovci town hall.
- Borl Castle: The caste has stood on the high, steep limestone rock just above the confluence of the Drava River and the Bela creek since the Middle Ages.
- Cirkulane Heritage Park: Open-air ethnological museum
- Church of Saint Anne: Magnificent views of the Borl Castle and Ptujsko Polje plain
Distance:
22 km
Difficulty:
moderately difficult
Elevation gain:
487 m
Type of foundation:
asphalt, macadam
Suitable for:
mountain/trekking/e-bikes, families
Starting point:
Ptuj
How is the route marked?
Red Drava Bike direction signs will guide you from Ptuj to Markovci and Muretinci.
Connections with other cycling routes
Route 3: Drava double loop
Route 5: Between homesteads and manors
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