Walk around Metlika and through the old town centre

WALK AROUND METLIKA SINCE 1998

The Metlika circular walking route begins at Pungart, which serves as the starting point for all hiking trails. The first organised walk around Metlika took place on 26 April 1998, organised by the Metlika Local Community in celebration of the town’s holiday, marking 29 April 1365, when Metlika was granted town rights.

Anyone eager to explore the historical and cultural landmarks of the old town squares and the surrounding area can join the walk. The route is not demanding and is suitable for all generations.

Points of interest along the route

Old town centre of Metlika (Metlika Castle, Bela Krajina Museum, Slovenian Firefighting Museum Dr Branko Božič, the first savings and loan bank in the Dolenjska region, the first reading room in Dolenjska, the former Wach Pharmacy, Obelisk of Friendship, Kambič Gallery, source of the Suhor stream, town hall, Parish Church of St Nicholas, birthplace of sculptor Alojz Gangl and writer Engelbert Gangl, commandery of the Teutonic Order, birthplace of mathematician Franc Hočevar, retirement home, birthplace of actor, director, writer and scenographer Osip Šest, Crafts Centre, birthplace of linguist and ethnologist Ivan Navratil and national awakener Anton Navratil, source of the Obrh stream, Ušivec spring, Metlika town bathing area, Church of St Roch with the town cemetery, Greek Catholic Church of St Cyril and Methodius.