{"id":20986,"date":"2025-07-18T09:17:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velikaplanina.si\/among-pastures-and-stories-self-guided-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T11:55:09","slug":"among-pastures-and-stories-self-guided-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.velikaplanina.si\/en\/activities\/book-your-experience-online\/among-pastures-and-stories-self-guided-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Velika planina experience \u2013 Self-Guided"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Among Stories and Pastures \u2013 Self-Guided Experience” h2_font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left” h4=”Experience Velika Planina at your own pace \u2013 where local flavors, rich history, and the serenity of untouched nature come together.” h4_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” color=”green” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true”]<\/p>\n

The perfect choice for those who value authenticity, cuisine, and tradition, but want to explore the day at their own pace. No guide \u2013 just clearly marked stops that lead you from breathtaking views to unforgettable flavors.<\/p>\n

With a panoramic cable car and chairlift, you\u2019ll rise above the valley into the world of shepherds. Along the way, you\u2019ll \u062a\u0648\u0642\u0641 for a tasting of local delicacies, discover the stories of the Preskar Museum, and experience a demonstration of making trni\u010d<\/em> \u2013 the \u201ccheese of love.\u201d Your day ends with a mountain lunch overlooking the Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps.<\/p>\n

Your time, your choice, your experience.<\/p>\n

The package includes:<\/h3>\n

Round-trip ride with cable car and six-seater chairlift<\/strong>
Enjoy a panoramic ride on one of the longest cable cars in Europe without support pillars. In just minutes, you rise above the valley and enter the world of Velika planina<\/span><\/span>, where views open in every direction. The new chairlift (installed in 2023) will quickly and sustainably take you from the top station to the highest point, Gradi\u0161\u010de. During the 7-minute ride, enjoy views of the Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps and cows grazing freely on alpine pastures.<\/p>\n

Tasting of homemade delicacies at Skodla<\/strong>
Indulge in the best the plateau has to offer \u2013 cheeses, cured meats, herbal spreads, and other local specialties. You\u2019ll also taste Ru\u0161ovec<\/em>, a sweet spirit made from dwarf pine shoots gathered on Velika planina. For the youngest guests, homemade lemonade is served.<\/p>\n

Visit to the Preskar Museum \u2013 an original shepherd\u2019s hut<\/strong>
Step into the only authentically restored shepherd\u2019s hut on the plateau. Experience the simple yet rich life of former shepherds and discover how they lived here for centuries.<\/p>\n

Demonstration of trni\u010d cheese making \u2013 the cheese of love<\/strong>
Learn the story behind one of Slovenia\u2019s most unique cheeses. The live demonstration brings you closer to the craftsmanship and symbolism of this traditional product, found only on Velika planina.<\/p>\n

Traditional mountain lunch with a view at Zeleni rob restaurant<\/strong>
Enjoy a warm meal \u2013 a hearty stew with sausage, a true mountain dish prepared using local recipes. Finish with delicious sweet cottage cheese dumplings (\u0161truklji<\/em>) and take in unforgettable views of the Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps. A drink is included.<\/p>\n

At the end of this wonderful trip, you will also receive a GIFT<\/strong> to remind you of your visit to Velika planina.<\/p>\n

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Prices:<\/h3>\n