Krškodabra

STORY

The story of the Krškodabra adventure is written in the picture book Krškodabra School Of Witchcraft and it's about four friends who are learning and training to become wizards. But on the very first day of school, they encounter a great challenge, as their school has been hit by a 300 year-old curse. Adam, Jurij, Veronika, and Val embark on an adventure to break the curse of Krškodabra and bring back the witchcraft school and the wizard teachers.

Krškodabra is the Seventh Path on the Fairy-Tale Adventure Trail across Slovenia combines forest adventures for children aged 6 to 12. However, there are plenty of interesting things for adventurers of all ages, connected to the history of Krško and the scholars who lived there (Bohorič, Dalmatin, Valvasor...), as well as with the energy and fascinating nature of the area.

EXPERIENCE

Krškodabra takes us to the Witchcraft school, where various trials await. Krškodabra has nine grades, each covering a different witchcraft skill and element. Along the way, children are accompanied by Wizard teachers who teach them magical skills and knowledge. We set off on the journey with the Booklet and Magic wand, and along the way, there are experiential points that will surprise and delight you. At these points, children solve wizarding tasks, earn a magic badge for each grade of the witchcraft school, learn new spells, discover their magic power, and much more unusual things. For mastering the witchcraft knowledge, they receive the Krškodabra Diploma at the end.

The story of Krškodabra Witchcraft School was created at a time of pandemics when the world suddenly became different. The legend of the school, struck by the curse of invisibility, is a story about remote learning. It's a tale of teachers guiding pupils through new paths into the unknown. Krškodabra is a story of good spirits and good energy!

WHO

Krškodabra is designed for families, schools, preschoolers, and all hikers looking for well-maintained trails with a story and original nature experiences. Light hiking shoes are recommended, and the trail will also be operational in winter, as snow in this part of Slovenia has been rare in recent years. You can walk the trail independently, as the Booklet provides all the experiences and offers a structured visit. Alternatively, you can embark on the trail with an interpretive guide (upon request or during organized events). The recommended age for children is 5+.

GUIDED TOURS

Krškodabra is one of the Slovenian Outdoor Family Trails that combines forest adventures for children aged 6 to 12. However, there is plenty of interesting content for adventurers of all ages, connected to the history of Krško and the famous Slovene scholars who lived there (Adam Bohorič, Jurij Dalmatin, J.V. Valvasor...), as well as the fascinating nature surrounding the path. It is advisable for children to read the original story from the picture book Krškodabra School Of Witchcraft written by Uroš Grilc and illustrated by Jure Engelsberger, before visiting the trail. Once a month we organize guided tours with interpretive guides.

WHERE

In the Krško City Museum or in the Fontana Pizzeria in the old town center of Krško, visitors can buy a Magic booklet (7 EUR), which enables a complete experience of the route, and you will also receive a magic wand. The collected seals and charms for the completed 9 classes of the wizarding school bring the children a Storyteller along the way, which they also get in the Krško City Museum / Pizzeria Fontana, which is an extremely friendly place for families as well, and on top of all that, it has a delicious offer!

PATH

The trail is 4,000 meters long, well-maintained, undemanding, and well-marked. Along the way, you'll ascend 151 meters in elevation. Families should plan around 3 hours for the journey, though exploring the wizarding secrets at the experiential points and enjoying the adventure can easily extend into a full-day excursion in Posavje. The Krškodabra Adventure begins at Krškočara Café in the atrium of City museum Krško, Valvasorjevo nabrežje 3, Krško (GPS 45.96795, 1548467). From there, the path leads through the town of Krško towards the hill Gora, where it’s followed by a roughly 400 meter ascent up a nicely steep serpentine path to the top of the hill, where the remains of Krško Castle are still visible. You then continue along the ridge towards Abracadabra Forest, where you turn back towards Krško. The trail is well-marked with signposts and is solidly paved.

PARKING

Near the City Museum of Krško, there are several well-maintained parking areas, the largest being next to the Krško Municipality building (Cesta krških žrtev 14). Parking is free, but during the week, you'll need a parking ticket from the parking machine.

PRICES

Children need notebook (map) to visit the adventure trail.

Picture book Krškodabra School Of Witchcraft – 20 EUR

Information: info@skrateljc.org, 051 398 843. School an group visits: ksenja@skrateljc.org, 070 409 844.