SLOVENIAN OUTDOOR FAMILY ADVENTURE TRAILS
Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants
STORY
Between Vrhnika and Logatec, where the “Wall of Giants” – the longest Roman monument in Slovenia – winds its way towards Zaplana, you will find a special experience for the whole family: the Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants. The Wall of Giants (Ajdovski zid) is part of the defensive system known as the Claustra Alpium Iuliarum which the ancient Romans built between Rijeka in Croatia and Aquileia in Italy. It is around 7 km long and at one time 35 defensive towers stood along its length. Two of these towers have been partially reconstructed, making it possible to get a sense of the boldness of the vision of their ancient Roman builders. The wall has been abandoned for long centuries, yet life along it has never died out. The forest surrounding the wall is home to numerous plant and animal species and is part of a very interesting and diverse landscape.
EXPERIENCE
Children can learn about the ancient Romans and the traces they have left in our present-day landscape, and also about things from Roman times that are still part of life today (such as Roman numerals or Latin sayings), as well as about the unique natural environment of the area. Their guides along the route will be a young Roman boy called Julian and an interesting denizen of these forests, the emerald earthworm. They will also have an important task to complete as they follow this adventure trail: they must carefully observe the nature around them and try to discover the hidden Latin sayings and collect stamps. They will then write the former and stamp the latter in their Emerald Adventure Notebook.
You can visit Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants with Emerald Notebook.
WHAT
The trail runs along the Wall of Giants through the forest and continues on the road toward Zaplana, before coming to an end at Mesec Guesthouse. To get back to the starting point, you must retrace your steps. It is exactly 4 kilometers long round trip and will add 266 meters of elevation gain to your stats.
GUIDED TOURS
The Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants is designed for families, school and kindergarten children and all hikers looking for a well-managed thematic trail and a unique outdoor experience. Light hiking footwear is recommended along with the Emerald Adventure Notebook which will give structure to your visit. Alternatively, you can venture on this journey with an interpretive guide. The Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants with an interpretive guide, can be arranged for children from grades 1 through 6 of elementary school. The Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants is available in Slovenian, English and Croatian.
HOW
There are multiple pick up points and one main starting point.
The trail begins by the old road between Vrhnika and Logatec – by the turning toward Zaplana, to be precise. Upon receiving the notebook, head to the starting point of the trail.
- Vrhnika Tourist Information Center, (Tržaška cesta 9, Vrhnika)
- Mesec Guesthouse at Zaplana – where a special reward awaits them when they complete their task. (Jerinov Grič 44) na Zaplani
- Mantova Hotel in Vrhnika (Cankarjev trg 6, 1360 Vrhnika)
- You can also order Emerald Notebook online or call +386 51 398 843.
PATH
The Emerald Adventure Along the Wall of Giants trail starts by the old road between Vrhnika and Logatec, at the turning for Zaplana, and is well-marked (GPS: 45.944832, 14.246776). It is accessible by bus with the bus station located right at the starting point (Cesarski Vrh bus stop), where you can also park if using your own means of transport.
The trail begins here: https://goo.gl/maps/XLg6S733N7b3jbr29.
To organize a visit for private groups and school groups, contact ksenja@skrateljc.org or call +386 70 409 844.
PRICES
Children need notebook (map) to visit the adventure trail.
Notebook for trail visit – 7 EUR
Picture book Ajdovski zid – 20 EUR
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